When we first met Montana in 2017, he wasn’t satisfied with the direction in which his career was going. The Oakland resident longed for stability and a better-earning wage to support his family, including his then-one-year-old son. He wanted a career […]... Read More ➞
Oakland, CA – The Unity Council received a $850,000 grant from Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Fund to support Fruitvale and East Oakland businesses manage the economic effects of COVID-19 by providing needed capital, technical assistance, and long-term recovery and […]... Read More ➞
If COVID-19 has impacted your ability to pay or receive rent and utility payments, the State of California is here to help you. The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program supports eligible renters and landlords by providing 100 percent financial assistance for […]... Read More ➞
Children 5-11 Years-Old Are Now Eligible for Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine Last week, the CDC recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be safely administered to children to prevent severe illness and death. The vaccine was shown to have a 90.9 percent […]... Read More ➞
In efforts of creating an equitable future for girls and gender-expansive youth in Oakland, The Unity Council is partnering with a global organization committed to creating girl leaders and drive exponential change for themselves and their communities. Currently in its planning […]... Read More ➞
The Unity Council mourns the sudden passing of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan and the conclusion of over four decades of extraordinary service to Bay Area residents. Supervisor Chan was the first Asian American to be elected to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, first serving from 1995-2000. She was elected to […]... Read More ➞
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 […]... Read More ➞
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 […]... Read More ➞
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 […]... Read More ➞
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 […]... Read More ➞
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: […]... Read More ➞
The Unity Council recently celebrated another significant milestone, The Unity Council’s founder and former CEO’s first-ever tour inside Casa Arabella! As Arabella Martinez took her first steps inside Casa Arabella, the 94-unit affordable housing units next to the current construction site of Casa Sueños, she was overjoyed with the idea […]... Read More ➞
Affordable housing advocates and community members and leaders gathered in the heart of Fruitvale to celebrate the launch of construction for Casa Sueños, a 181-unit affordable housing development steps away from the Fruitvale BART Station. Last month’s groundbreaking of Casa Sueños was a […]... Read More ➞
National Model for TOD Development Continues Legacy with Third Stage of Redevelopment Oakland, CA, August 26, 2021 – This morning, SVA Architects and The Unity Council joined BRIDGE Housing to celebrate the Groundbreaking of Casa Sueños, the third stage of […]... Read More ➞
181 Affordable Homes for Families in Oakland’s Fruitvale District OAKLAND, August 26, 2021–Today, state and local dignitaries and the Oakland community will join nonprofit co-developers The Unity Council and BRIDGE Housing to celebrate the groundbreaking of Casa Sueños, which will […]... Read More ➞
Winners are automatically entered in the ULI Global Awards for Excellence competition. Twelve impressive developments from across North America have been selected as winners of the 2021 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence. The winners include 10 from the United States […]... Read More ➞
For Immediate Release Funding will support 17 community-based organizations that provide critical services to residents experiencing hunger, loss of income, and housing issues OAKLAND, CA – July 27, 2021- As cases of the Covid-19 delta variant continue to rise in […]... Read More ➞
For Immediate Release Campaign runs through end of the year; Data shows Latinos and Blacks highest infections rates, lowest vaccination rates in Alameda County OAKLAND, CA — July 27, 2021 — COVID-19 is a leading cause of death in […]... Read More ➞
Since 1996, the Fruitvale Business Improvement District (BID) has been promoting vibrant, thriving, and safe streets along the commercial corridors of International Boulevard, Fruitvale Avenue, and Foothill Boulevard. The Fruitvale BID works directly with over 350 locally, minority-owned businesses and […]... Read More ➞
Governor Newsom came to The Unity Council today to make a big announcement. The State of California has a $75.7 Billion budget surplus, and Governor Newsom announced today that much of that surplus is going back into the communities that […]... Read More ➞
Daniel was first introduced to the Latino Men & Boys (LMB) program in 2019 as a 7th grader at United for Success Academy. His friends, participants of the program shared they enjoyed the interactive activities, events, and the Latino mentors who led the program. “Most of my teachers were white so I liked that the mentors looked like me,” Daniel said. […]... Read More ➞
Do not stress about the resume, job search, and interview. The Unity Council’s Fruitvale Neighborhood Career Center can help you search and apply for a job! How?: Virtual Job Readiness Workshops When? Ongoing – click on the sign-up button below […]... Read More ➞
In September 2020, The Unity Council’s Small Business Services Kickoff with its Marketing Segment of what is now Onward Oakland/ Adelante Oakland, a campaign that provides small businesses with technical support to help small businesses to move towards the 21st […]... Read More ➞
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 […]... Read More ➞