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The Unity Council’s Annual Report Is Here: Aquí Estamos y No Nos Vamos
We’re proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, capturing how our programs, partnerships, and community shaped another powerful year in Fruitvale and beyond. This…
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The Unity Council Hosts Inaugural Estamos Unidos Funders Briefing
On Wednesday, April 22, The Unity Council hosted our inaugural funders briefing, Estamos Unidos, bringing together more than 50 philanthropic leaders and community champions…
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The Unity Council Celebrates Caheri Gutierrez as a San Francisco Business Times 40 Under 40 Honoree
The Unity Council is proud to celebrate our Director of Fund Development and Communications, Caheri Gutierrez, on her well-deserved recognition as one of the…
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Honoring Our Founder, Arabella Martinez: A Legacy Rooted in Community
As we close out Women’s History Month, The Unity Council proudly honors our founder, Arabella Martinez—a visionary leader whose dedication and compassion have helped…
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The Unity Council Featured in The Guardian on Public Safety in Oakland
The Unity Council’s Director of Fund Development and Communications, Caheri Gutierrez, was recently featured in The Guardian, contributing to a broader conversation on public…
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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon Visits The Unity Council’s Citizenship Class
The Unity Council had the honor of welcoming Congresswoman Lateefah Simon to our free citizenship class, held in partnership with Oakland Adult and Career…
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Affordable Housing Waitlists Opening in Oakland: Apply for Sen Lake Apartments and Casa Arabella
Affordable housing opportunities are opening soon in Oakland. If you are interested in applying for Sen Lake Apartments or Casa Arabella Apartments, you can…
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The Unity Council Featured in UCLA Research Highlighting Community-Led Economic Development in Fruitvale
We are proud to share that The Unity Council is featured in a newly released report from the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute…
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Oakland Advances Historic Protections: The Unity Council Stands with Immigrant Communities
For Immediate Release Oakland, CA — Community leaders, advocates, and residents gathered in late January as Barbara Lee signed executive orders directing City departments to…
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The Unity Council Hosts Community Conversation on Protecting Immigrant Communities
On Tuesday evening, The Unity Council, as part of the Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative, convened community and Oakland city leaders at Juntos Fruitvale for a…
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Free Tax Preparation Services Now Available Through VITA
Tax season is here, and The Unity Council’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) team is ready to support community members with free tax preparation…











