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  • The Unity Council’s Annual Report Is Here: Aquí Estamos y No Nos Vamos

    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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  • Oakland Advances Historic Protections: The Unity Council Stands with Immigrant Communities

    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

    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

    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…

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  • 17th Annual Three Wise Men Toy Giveaway Brings Joy to Fruitvale Families

    17th Annual Three Wise Men Toy Giveaway Brings Joy to Fruitvale Families

    Families gathered at the Fruitvale Transit Village to celebrate the 17th Annual Three Wise Men Toy Giveaway, a beloved community tradition rooted in culture,…

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  • Now Accepting Head Start & Early Head Start Applications!

    Now Accepting Head Start & Early Head Start Applications!

    Getting started is easy. Complete the eligibility application in English or Español, and a member of our Family Advocates team will follow up with…

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  • The Unity Council Reaffirms Commitment to Celebrate the 30th Annual Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival

    The Unity Council Reaffirms Commitment to Celebrate the 30th Annual Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival

    For more than 60 years, The Unity Council has stood as a trusted voice and steadfast advocate for the families, children, and seniors who…

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  • Thanks to our incredible community, BBQ Without Borders 2025 raised over $27,000 in mutual aid!  

    Thanks to our incredible community, BBQ Without Borders 2025 raised over $27,000 in mutual aid!  

    We were honored to welcome our partners from No Immigrants No Spice (NINS), who delivered mutual aid funds to The Unity Council to support…

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  • The Unity Council Joins Latino Coalition for a Healthy California in Launch of Latine and Indigenous Regional Power Hubs

    The Unity Council Joins Latino Coalition for a Healthy California in Launch of Latine and Indigenous Regional Power Hubs

    [Oakland, CA] – The Unity Council is proud to partner with the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC) in the launch of the…

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  • Oakland’s Fruitvale District Celebrated for Hispanic Heritage Month

    Oakland’s Fruitvale District Celebrated for Hispanic Heritage Month

    We are honored to be recognized by KTVU during Hispanic Heritage Month. This recognition is a meaningful opportunity to highlight Fruitvale’s rich culture and…

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  • The Unity Council Awarded $2 Million in Funding from Google to Bridge Oakland’s Digital Divide

    The Unity Council Awarded $2 Million in Funding from Google to Bridge Oakland’s Digital Divide

    For Immediate Release Oakland, CA — September 25, 2025 — The Unity Council is proud to announce it has been awarded a transformative $2…

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