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A Fresh Food Oasis in Fruitvale
Twelve years ago it was tough to find local, fresh, organic vegetables around Fruitvale. There were many small corner markets and a few grocery stores,…
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Meet Leslie Lopez “DIME,” Winner of the 2017 Fruitvale Dia de los Muertos Festival Poster Art Contest
There are so many things that we love about the Dia de los Muertos Festival in Fruitvale, but one of our all time favorite…
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OYE: We Know What You Did This Summer!
Do you remember your first summer job? The excitement of learning new things and the feeling of happiness when you received your first paycheck.…
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Create An Altar at the Dia de los Muertos Festival!
Join us for the 22nd Annual Fruitvale Día de Los Muertos Festival, scheduled for Sunday, October 29, 2017, from 10 am to 5 pm…
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Coming Soon! 4,928 SQFT of Retail Space
4,928 SQFT of retail space available in Oakland’s fastest growing neighborhood. The location is everything when you are located in the heart of the…
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Meet Armando Hernandez, Community Programs Director
Armando joined The Unity Council almost two years ago. Starting as the Director of Workforce Development, Armando’s position recently transitioned to the Director of…
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Help Your Child Be Kindergarten Ready!
Transitions are not easy, especially for young children. That is why we asked The Unity Council’s Head Start experts to help us compile five…
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10 Things to Do This Summer: The Fruitvale Edition
1.Experience the Fruitvale Night Markets! Enjoy music, kids’ activities and live performances at Avenida de La Fuente every second and fourth Thursday of the…
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The San Francisco Foundation Awards $75,000 Equity Grant to The Unity Council!
As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing racial and economic equity in the San Francisco Bay Area, The San Francisco Foundation announced today…
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Mayor Announces 300 New Summer Jobs for Oakland Youth, Bringing Total to 2,000 Jobs
On July 11, 2017 Mayor Libby Schaaf joined representatives from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, OUSD, and young Oakland residents to announce that 300 additional…
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