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Our Mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

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60 Years of Impact

The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with over 60 years of history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

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Need help applying to the Sen Lake affordable hous Need help applying to the Sen Lake affordable housing waitlist? The Unity Council is here to help! 🌳

The Unity Council is hosting housing application workshops where community members can complete their Sen Lake waitlist application online in the computer lab at our Fruitvale Career and Resource Center, while our team is there to support and guide you through the process. 💻

These workshops are available for anyone interested in applying for one of the 91 new affordable homes near Lake Merritt. 🏡

📍 Location: Fruitvale Career and Resource Center
1900 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland
📅 Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Available: March 12 – March 27, 2026

Stop by, apply, and get support along the way. 💛

#AffordableHousing #OaklandHousing #Fruitvale #EastOakland #TheUnityCouncil #HousingSupport #LakeMerritt
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¿Necesita ayuda para aplicar a la lista de espera de vivienda asequible de Sen Lake? ¡The Unity Council está aquí para ayudar! 🌳

The Unity Council estará ofreciendo talleres de solicitud de vivienda donde miembros de la comunidad podrán completar su solicitud para la lista de espera de Sen Lake en línea en el laboratorio de computación de nuestro Fruitvale Career and Resource Center, mientras nuestro equipo está disponible para brindar apoyo y orientación durante el proceso. 💻

Estos talleres están disponibles para cualquier persona interesada en aplicar para uno de los 91 nuevos hogares de vivienda asequible cerca de Lake Merritt. 🏡

📍 Ubicación: Fruitvale Career and Resource Center
1900 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland
📅 Fechas: Todos los martes y jueves
⏰ Horario: 11 AM – 4 PM
🗓 Disponible: Del 12 al 27 de marzo de 2026

Visítenos, aplique y reciba apoyo durante el proceso. 💛

#ViviendaAsequible #ViviendaOakland #Fruitvale #EastOakland #TheUnityCouncil #ApoyoDeVivienda #LakeMerritt
Affordable Housing Waitlists Opening in Oakland! 🏠 Affordable Housing Waitlists Opening in Oakland! 🏠🌳

Two affordable housing opportunities are opening soon! Waitlists for Sen Lake Apartments and Casa Arabella Apartments will open this March. 🤩

 Important Dates:
📅 Sen Lake Waitlist Opens: TODAY March 11
📅 Casa Arabella Waitlist Opens: March 13
⏳ Application Deadline: March 27, 2026, at 5 PM

Both waitlists will be managed by East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation.

Need help applying? The Unity Council will be hosting application support workshops — more information coming tomorrow. 

🔗 Click the link in our bio to visit EBALDC'S website and apply directly.

#OaklandHousing #AffordableHousing #Fruitvale #Oakland #TheUnityCouncil #EastOakland #housingopportunity 
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 ¡Apertura de Listas de Espera para Vivienda Asequible en Oakland! 🏠🌳

¡Dos oportunidades de vivienda asequible abrirán pronto! Las listas de espera para los apartamentos Sen Lake y Casa Arabella abrirán este mes de marzo. 🤩

Fechas Importantes:
📅 La lista de espera de Sen Lake abre: HOY, 11 de marzo
📅 La lista de espera de Casa Arabella abre: 13 de marzo
⏳ Fecha límite para aplicar: 27 de marzo de 2026 a las 5 PM

Ambas listas de espera serán administradas por East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation.

¿Necesita ayuda para aplicar? The Unity Council estará ofreciendo talleres de apoyo para completar la solicitud — más información mañana.

🔗 Haga clic en el enlace en nuestra biografía para visitar el sitio web de EBALDC y aplicar directamente.

#ViviendaAsequible #ViviendaOakland #Fruitvale #Oakland #TheUnityCouncil #EastOakland #OportunidadDeVivienda
Oakland showed up. ❤️ Thousands gathered at Fruit Oakland showed up. ❤️

Thousands gathered at Fruitvale Transit Village for Oakland Fan Fest to celebrate the culture, pride, sports and spirit that make this city so special. From music to community to pure Oakland love, it was a beautiful day filled with joy, celebration, and unity.

Thank you to all the sponsors, partners, and community members who helped make this moment possible. Together, we continue to uplift and preserve the culture that defines Oakland.

Oakland forever. ✊🏽🌉

#Oakland #Fruitvale #OaklandLove #TownBusiness #FruitvaleVillage
In late February, housing and community leaders ga In late February, housing and community leaders gathered at @juntosfruitvale  for the NPH Roadmap Home Convening, an important regional conversation focused on housing equity and community-driven solutions.🏡

The convening opened with welcoming remarks from our CEO, Chris Iglesias, who reflected on the cultural and historical significance of Fruitvale and the importance of grounding housing conversations in the lived experiences of the communities they impact. 💫

We’re grateful to the Nonprofit Housing Association of Northern California for hosting this convening at Juntos Fruitvale — bringing regional leaders directly into the community and reinforcing the importance of shaping housing strategies through both policy and the voices of the people most impacted.🌳💛

#Fruitvale #HousingEquity #TheUnityCouncil #Oakland #CommunityDevelopment
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