2020 was a challenging year. The global pandemic, the social unrest around the world, the economic crisis, and persistent wildfires tested our resilience and pushed us to reimagine our programs and continue to stand side by side with the communities that we serve. […]... Read More ➞
For the past 19 years, The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has offered free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax […]... Read More ➞
The Unity Council, Construction Trades Workforce Initiative, and Social Policy Associates partnered to develop a “Guide for Connecting Immigrant Construction Workers to Quality Jobs and Training Opportunities.” This guide, which emerged from our team’s work, is intended for organizations seeking to assist immigrant workers not only in the […]... Read More ➞
The Unity Council and the Fruitvale Business Improvement District (BID) would like to gather information about the services provided by the BID. The BID is responsible for revitalizing the commercial corridors of International Boulevard, Fruitvale Avenue, and Foothill Boulevard. The […]... Read More ➞
We learned the tragic news last week that Tom Guarino, a long-time supporter, friend, and advocate of The Unity Council passed away due to Covid-19 on December 30, 2020. Tom was a longtime PG&E employee in the public relations team, and built solid relationships and partnerships with […]... Read More ➞
Sadly, I share the news that in December, The Unity Council lost one of its legendary founders, Alex Zermeño. Alex was one of the founders of the organization in the 1960’s, and later served as our Board Chair from the early 1990’s […]... Read More ➞
The Unity Council is now an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, which means our team can assist individuals who do not qualify for a Social Security Number apply for an ITIN number. If you are wondering why you should apply for […]... Read More ➞
Housing search in the Bay Area is hard. You are not alone. Every other week, our Housing and Financial Staff are leading Housing Success Team Sessions. Sign up to join Zoom Housing Success Team Meetings. During the meetings, you can […]... Read More ➞
We recently met Brian on the morning of our weekly food distribution at the Fruitvale Transit Village. He was on his way to the Fruitvale BART station when he approached a staff member and asked, “you work for The Spanish […]... Read More ➞
Sanando Juntos: Fruitvale COVID-19 Testing Campaign: Nearly 1100 people were tested; 39 tested positive for COVID-19 OAKLAND, CA – Oct. 14, 2020 – Oakland community leaders, UCSF, and Mayor Libby Schaaf announced the full results of the two-day Sanando Juntos […]... Read More ➞