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Housing Success Team Sessions Now Available!

Housing search in the Bay Area is hard. You are not alone. Every other week, our Housing and Financial Staff are leading Housing Success Team Sessions. Sign up to join Zoom Housing Success Team Meetings. During the meetings, you can […]... Read More ➞

Former TUC Client Pays It Forward: Brian’s Story

We recently met Brian on the morning of our weekly food distribution at the Fruitvale Transit Village. He was on his way to the Fruitvale BART station when he approached a staff member and asked, “you work for The Spanish […]... Read More ➞

Press Conference: Oakland Community Leaders, UCSF, and Mayor Schaaf Announce Data Results of COVID-19 testing event and impact of the virus on Oakland’s Fruitvale’s Latino community

Sanando Juntos: Fruitvale COVID-19 Testing Campaign: Nearly 1100 people were tested; 39 tested positive for COVID-19 OAKLAND, CA – Oct. 14, 2020 –  Oakland community leaders, UCSF, and Mayor Libby Schaaf announced the full results of the two-day Sanando Juntos […]... Read More ➞

The Unity Council Partners with Black and Brown Artists to Highlight the Fruitvale’s Resilience and Cultural Vibrancy

The mini-documentary series commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Dia de los Muertos Festival, the largest Latinx cultural event in the East Bay. The Unity Council is partnering with Oakland artists to create a mini-documentary series showcasing stories of resilience […]... Read More ➞

$10,000 Grants for Oakland Small Businesses

The City of Oakland CARES Act Small Business Grant Program supports Oakland small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants may be used to cover day-to-day operating costs, such as worker payroll, rent and fixed debts. Check […]... Read More ➞

COVID-19 Videos in Mam

Resources and Services: COVID-19 – Mam The Unity Council Resources COVID-19 Symptoms: Corona Virus: En Maya Mam y Español Isolation and Quarantine Information: COVID-19 MAM – What Does PHD Do COVID-19 MAM – Preventing COVID-19 COVID-19 MAM – Shelter In […]... Read More ➞

¿Eres dueño de un restaurante? ¡Participa en la Semana de Restaurantes de Visit Oakland!

Como parte de la campaña de promoción de “Gasta. Quédate. Ama. Oakland.” Visit Oakland también están lanzando la Semana de Restaurantes de Oakland: Edición de Verano del 1 al 13 de septiembre para ayudar a promover restaurantes con comidas al […]... Read More ➞

Are you a restaurant owner? Participate in Visit Oakland’s Restaurant Week!

As part of Visit Oakland’s “Spend. Stay. Love. Oakland.” campaign, they are also launching Oakland Restaurant Week: Late Summer Edition from Sept.1 to Sept.13 to help promote restaurants with outdoor dining, takeout and delivery.  Different to January’s Restaurant Week, this […]... Read More ➞

The Unity Council will reopen all of its Head Start & Early Head Start sites starting Monday, August 17th, 2020.

The COVID-19 virus has deeply impacted Head Start and Early Head Start programs, enrolled children and families, and their communities. Throughout the pandemic, our team continued and continues to adapt and provide a range of services to better support all […]... Read More ➞

Major Investment from the #StartSmall Initiative for Covid-19 Relief in Fruitvale

The Unity Council is thrilled to announce a $2 Million investment in our COVID-19 response and recovery efforts from Jack Dorsey’s #StartSmall initiative! This gift is a transformational investment in our capacity. We are humbled by Jack Dorsey’s generosity, his bold […]... Read More ➞