The Unity Council was honored to welcome Congresswoman Lateefah Simon to Fruitvale for a day centered on connection, listening, and community power. The visit began with a BART ride into the Fruitvale Transit Village, followed by conversations with small businesses, residents, and community leaders. At Casa Sueños, Congresswoman Simon met with residents and our Residential […]
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Support Head Start—Take Action Now
The Trump administration is considering a proposal to eliminate all federal funding for Head Start — a program that provides critical early childhood education, health, and support services to children and families across the country. This proposal would have devastating consequences for communities like ours. Now is the time to act. Here’s how you can take […]
The Unity Council Partners with Dalet Access Labs to Create Economic Empowerment Zone in Fruitvale Neighborhood
Oakland, CA – The Unity Council has entered into a strategic partnership with Dalet Access Labs, a forward-thinking tech startup, to establish an Intelligent Infrastructure Economic Zone (I2EZ) in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. This collaboration will create a transformative ecosystem designed to eliminate the digital divide and bring cutting-edge technological solutions to the community. […]
Get Housing Assistance at Our Oak Center Apartments Application Event
Looking for affordable housing? Join us on March 13th from 10 AM to 5 PM at 1900 Fruitvale Ave for in-person application assistance for Oak Center Apartments Low-Income Section 8 housing. No Social Security Number required—A-numbers are accepted. Applications are paper-only, so you can pick one up or receive assistance filling it out on-site. Be sure […]
Celebrating Our Medical Assistant Graduates at Juntos Fruitvale
On Friday, March 7th, we witnessed something truly special dreams becoming reality, families filled with pride, and a future full of possibilities for our Medical Assistant graduates. This unforgettable milestone was celebrated at Juntos Fruitvale, a space where our community comes together to honor achievements like this. To our graduates—your hard work, dedication, and […]
Connecting Communities: A Successful Phone Bank with Telemundo 48
A huge shoutout to our incredible outreach staff for their dedication and hard work during our recent phone bank with Telemundo 48 Area de la Bahia and our amazing community partners, Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation and Centro Legal de la Raza! Thanks to their efforts, we connected with immigrant communities, provided valuable resources, and answered important […]
