On October 14th, The Unity Council welcomed U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge to the Fruitvale Transit Village as part of a two-day stop in the Bay Area to address California’s affordable housing crisis. Secretary Fudge was inspired to see firsthand Fruitvale Transit Village’s national model of mixed-use development that includes prime retail […]
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Are You an Oakland Small Business Owner? Apply for the Comcast RISE grant!
From October 1 through October 14, eligible businesses in Oakland can apply for a $10,000 grant through the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, a multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in October 2020 to support small businesses owned by people of color. This second round of funding will provide $6 million dollars to hundreds of small businesses owned […]
California’s Eviction Moratorium Ends September 30th
The California Eviction Moratorium is set to end this month. At the moment, we don’t know if it will be extended. We know that many families may have questions about what to do and where to find help if this protection ends. However, the Alameda County Moratorium continues, so renters will continue to be protected. In a press […]
Meet Daniel Camacho, Artist of the Year – 2021 Oakland Dia de los Muertos
We are pleased to announce Daniel Camacho is this year’s Oakland Dia de los Muertos artist of the year! For more than two decades, the Oakland artist has been instrumental in amplifying community artistry and preserving nuestra cultura (our culture) in Fruitvale. This year’s art piece, Naturaleza Viva, Raíces del Corazón (Nature Lives, The Roots of the Heart) pays homage to women – the powerhouse that creates life, […]
Shop at Target and Support The Unity Council!
The Unity Council is participating in the Target Circle program! When you shop in person or online at Target from October 1st through December 31, your purchases directly supports our mission. For full program details and restrictions visit Target Circle. Not a member yet? Sign up today!
Adelante Fruitvale: Adelante Comerciante
A new initiative to empower and reimagine small business strategies in Fruitvale is currently underway at The Unity Council! This month, the Small Business Services team recently launched Onward Oakland: Adelante Oakland in an effort to help Oakland small businesses develop an innovative business model while providing the resources they need. Onward Oakland: Adelante Oakland’s first launch includes Adelante Fruitvale: Adelante Comericante (Forward Fruitvale, Forward Merchant), a segmented […]
