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Major Investment from the #StartSmall Initiative for Covid-19 Relief in Fruitvale
The Unity Council is thrilled to announce a $2 Million investment in our COVID-19 response and recovery efforts from Jack Dorsey’s #StartSmall initiative! This…
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The Unity Council’s Partnership With Keep Oakland Housed Prevents Displacement of Family Affected by Pandemic
Oakland resident Sofia and her husband lost their jobs in the beginning of the year due to the stay-at-home order, their savings were quickly…
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The Unity Council Stands in Solidarity with Asylum Seekers in Our Communities in the Bay Area.
We have submitted a Unique Organizational letter in opposition to DHS’ Asylum system proposal urging them to withdraw the rule in its entirety (read…
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Youth Find Jobs Despite the Shelter-in-Place
With the nation at a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, job seekers like Antonio are at a crossroads as businesses have closed and…
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State of California Grants $30 Million for Housing, Community Development in Fruitvale
On Thursday, The Unity Council and BRIDGE Housing were awarded $30M for the Fruitvale Transit Village Phase IIB from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable…
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True Story: Getting Tested for Covid-19 in Fruitvale
Oakland resident Jessica was recently exposed to Covid-19 after shopping at a local market. After hearing of the outbreak, she felt it was right…
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From Client to PSC Staff: Connecting Community Members with Employment and Much Needed Resources
Jesse says being a client of The Unity Council has drastically changed his life for the better. He first learned of TUC as a…
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Accepting Rental Applications for Casa Velasco Affordable Senior Housing
ACCEPTING APPLICANTS 62 OR OLDER OR HANDICAPPED/DISABLED. Must be Income Qualified. Located at 3430 Foothill Blvd, Oakland CA 94601, Casa Velasco Senior Housing is…
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Cash Assistance and Supportive Services Available to Eligible Workers Affected by the Pandemic!
The Unity Council received funds from the Oakland Workforce Development Board to help workers most impacted financially by the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic. Individuals must…
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Standing in Solidarity for Black Lives
The past few days have been full of grief and anger at the police brutality and injustices that continue to plague our communities. The…
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