Block Club Chicago Article by Mina Bloom and Mauricio Peña When it opened in 2004, Fruitvale Village was considered one of the first transit-oriented developments in the country. It was born out of a decade-long community-led fight against a proposed parking garage on the transit agency-owned land. Essentially, BART — the CTA of Oakland — wanted to build a parking garage there,...
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Casa Arabella is the result of two major community organizations working together to increase affordable housing for East Oakland. Oakland, California – January 23, 2018 – The Unity Council (TUC), an Oakland-based social equity development corporation devoted to improving the quality of life in Fruitvale and like communities through an innovative, neighborhood-focused economic equity approach, working in partnership with East...
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The Unity Council cordially invites you to meet professionals in the fields of Business, Law, STEM, and Top TUC Executives. We encourage you to read about the panelists below. When: Wednesday, October 24 at 4:00 p.m Where: 1st-floor classroom at 1900 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland CA 94701 Erin Patch Erin Patch is a passionate and strategy oriented leader who has dedicated...
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For the first time in the history of the Fruitvale Dia de los Muertos Festival, we will be hosting a VIP area for supporters, donors, and sponsors! Do you want to get in on this VIP action? Join us by making a generous donation today. Tequila El Rey – VIP Area Sponsor! Special thanks to Tequila El Rey who will be...
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There is still time for you to register to vote – do so by October 22nd! You can register very quickly and easily at www.vote.org. And remember, the election is coming up on Monday, November 6th. BUT, WHAT IF YOU CAN’T VOTE? We all know that not everyone in our community can vote. If you are under 18, not a...
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On September 28, staff members gathered to celebrate the anniversaries of nine amazing staff members who have been at The Unity Council for over 20 years. Two of the employees recognized have been at The Unity Council for 30 years. All nine of the employees celebrated were women, and women make up nearly 75% of The Unity Council’s workforce. Founded...
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On Sunday, September 30, The Oakland Raiders honored Chris Iglesias, CEO with the 2018 NFL Heritage Leadership Award. Chris Iglesias has dedicated his career to executing a social equity agenda through innovative and strategic public-private partnerships. Today, Iglesias leads one of East Oakland’s most vital community assets—a 54-year-old social equity development organization devoted to improving the quality life for the...
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Every year The Unity Council hosts three traditional arts workshops before the Dia de los Muertos Festival in Fruitvale. Each one will feature different crafts and local artists. All workshops are free, open to the public, and include materials. All ages welcome! Tuesday, October 16 from 6-8PM – History of Dia de los Muertos & Paper Flowers by Ernesto Olmos Tuesday,...
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Last year, Daisy visited The Unity Council’s Career Center to help her mom enroll in a computer class. She did not count on enrolling her mom in a class and enrolling herself into the STEP program. STEP offers services for youth and young adults, age 16 to 24, who want help with job search, career exploration, resume and cover letter...
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Ofelia is originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco. In her words, she moved to Oakland “way before her hair was all white”. Ofelia loves dancing and does not let her broken arm get in the way of moving to the rhythm of cumbias. Ofelia joined the Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center ten years ago. She was referred to the center by her doctor...
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Eduardo Chaidez is the winner of the 2018 Dia de los Muertos poster art contest! His artwork quickly stood out among competitors because of the way he captured this year’s theme, “A Dream for All.” Eduardo is a big fan of political posters and in his work for the poster art, he wanted to embrace Oakland’s history of social justice...
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