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Casa Arabella Selected as one of the Winners of the Urban Land Institute’s Americas Awards for Excellence
Winners are automatically entered in the ULI Global Awards for Excellence competition. Twelve impressive developments from across North America have been selected as winners…
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Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative Submits $40M Emergency Fund Budget Request to Alameda County to Help Communities Hit Hard by the Pandemic
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,…
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The Unity Council, La Clinica, and UCSF Join Forces to Fight COVID-19 With Vaccine and Community Ambassadors in Oakland’s Hardest-Hit Fruitvale District
For Immediate Release Campaign runs through end of the year; Data shows Latinos and Blacks highest infections rates, lowest vaccination rates in Alameda…
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Historic Child Tax Credit will Start Delivering Checks to East Bay Families in July
OAKLAND, CA – On Monday, June 21, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) will urge East Bay families to apply for the new Child Tax Credit –…
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Fruitvale Senior Receives Free Tax Services in Fruitvale, Plus Vital Services to Weather the Pandemic
Luis first visited The Unity Council in March 2021 after hearing about our free tax services through our partners at the Spanish Speaking Citizens…
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U.S. Veteran is Connected with Transformative Resources at Casa Arabella
Michael lived a life of many achievements. The Oakland resident served in the U.S. Navy, graduated from UC Berkeley with his Master’s degree, and…
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Jessica Peregrina’s Career Goal: To Help Oakland Youth Thrive
Jessica Peregrina has always known she wanted to work in a nonprofit setting: she has been an advocate for creating a welcoming space for…
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Small Businesses and Commercial Property Owners in Fruitvale at Risk of Losing Crucial Services
Since 1996, the Fruitvale Business Improvement District (BID) has been promoting vibrant, thriving, and safe streets along the commercial corridors of International Boulevard, Fruitvale…
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Escuela Para Promotoras: Help End Covid-19 in Your Community!
The Unity Council and La Clinica de la Raza are partnering to launch a promotoras cohort with a focus on Covid-19. The four-week workshop series will…
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Governor Newsom Visits The Unity Council to Announce Stimulus
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…