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News & Events

Are you a restaurant owner? Participate in Visit Oakland’s Restaurant Week!

Posted on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

As part of Visit Oakland’s “Spend. Stay. Love. Oakland.” campaign, they are also launching Oakland Restaurant Week: Late Summer Edition from Sept.1 to Sept.13 to help promote restaurants with outdoor dining, takeout and delivery.  Different to January’s Restaurant Week, this […]... Read More ➞

The Unity Council will reopen all of its Head Start & Early Head Start sites starting Monday, August 17th, 2020.

Posted on August 14, 2020December 9, 2020

The COVID-19 virus has deeply impacted Head Start and Early Head Start programs, enrolled children and families, and their communities. Throughout the pandemic, our team continued and continues to adapt and provide a range of services to better support all […]... Read More ➞

Major Investment from the #StartSmall Initiative for Covid-19 Relief in Fruitvale

Posted on August 10, 2020September 30, 2020

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 gift is a transformational investment in our capacity. We are humbled by Jack Dorsey’s generosity, his bold […]... Read More ➞

The Unity Council’s Partnership With Keep Oakland Housed Prevents Displacement of Family Affected by Pandemic

Posted on August 3, 2020August 25, 2020

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 depleting as they struggled to cover their housing and other basic living expenses.  “We quickly had […]... Read More ➞

The Unity Council Stands in Solidarity with Asylum Seekers in Our Communities in the Bay Area.

Posted on July 22, 2020December 9, 2020

We have submitted a Unique Organizational letter in opposition to DHS’ Asylum system proposal urging them to withdraw the rule in its entirety (read The Unity Council’s letter). “At The Unity Council, every day we get to serve people who […]... Read More ➞

Youth Find Jobs Despite the Shelter-in-Place

Posted on July 22, 2020July 23, 2020

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 ceased hiring at the moment.  Since January, Oakland resident Antonio has been looking high and low […]... Read More ➞

State of California Grants $30 Million for Housing, Community Development in Fruitvale

Posted on July 21, 2020August 25, 2020

On Thursday, The Unity Council and BRIDGE Housing were awarded $30M for the Fruitvale Transit Village Phase IIB from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant program. This was a competitive grant from the State of California Strategic Growth […]... Read More ➞

True Story: Getting Tested for Covid-19 in Fruitvale

Posted on July 21, 2020July 23, 2020

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 to get tested for the sake of her family. “My mom is considered high-risk,” said Jessica. […]... Read More ➞

From Client to PSC Staff: Connecting Community Members with Employment and Much Needed Resources

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Jesse says being a client of The Unity Council has drastically changed his life for the better. He first learned of TUC as a participant of the Talent Development Academy, a paid transit exploration training in partnership with AC Transit […]... Read More ➞

Accepting Rental Applications for Casa Velasco Affordable Senior Housing

Posted on June 6, 2020December 9, 2020

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 a four-story building with 20 apartments (8 one-bedroom and 12 studios). Casa Velasco is a HUD […]... Read More ➞

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The Unity Council (officially known as the Spanish Speaking Unity Council) envisions a joyful, united, and engaged community where people have the power to shape their lives. Founded in 1964 as a nonprofit community development organization committed to enriching the quality of life primarily in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, its Mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn and thrive.
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