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Día de los Muertos Festival Named Arts and Festival of the Year!
We are excited to share that Oakland’s Día de los Muertos Festival has been recognized as the Arts and Festival of the Year by…
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The Unity Council and Community Partners Announce Protections and Resources for Immigrant Families
Jan. 22, 2025 – Oakland, CA – The Unity Council, alongside our dedicated partners, is committed to protecting and uplifting Oakland’s immigrant families and…
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Fruitvale-Based Nonprofits Unite to Support Community Post-Election
(Oakland, CA) – As Fruitvale-based nonprofits with over 200 years of combinedcommitment to Oakland’s Fruitvale district, La Clínica de La Raza, Centro Legal de La Raza,…
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The Unity Council Advocates for Expanded Support for Head Start Programs
Last month, The Unity Council joined forces with the National Head Start Association to take action on Capitol Hill, advocating for the future of…
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The Unity Council Announces Major Grant Award and Expansion of Head Start Services
Concord, CA – September 27th, 2024 – The Unity Council is thrilled to announce that the Office of Head Start has awarded a competitive grant…
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Honoring Tradition: Maria Sanchez Celebrates Culture and Community
“In our culture, we don’t forget our loved ones. We remember them with so much love,” shares Maria Sanchez, a proud Oakland resident originally…
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Celebrating 60 Years of Change: The Unity Council Marks a Historic Milestone
The Unity Council recently celebrated six decades of transformative work in the Oakland community, and the energy at Fruitvale Village was nothing short of…
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Unveiling the Official Poster for Oakland’s 2024 Día de los Muertos Festival
We are thrilled to announce the official poster art for this year’s Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival, created by the incredibly talented artist…
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Chris Iglesias Honored with Champion for Youth Award at East Oakland Youth Development Center’s Black Futures Ball
The Unity Council is proud to announce that our CEO, Chris Iglesias, was recognized with the prestigious Champion for Youth Award at the East…
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Save the Date: The Unity Council’s 3rd Annual Festival Latino Comes to Todos Santos Plaza
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Latin American culture and community as The Unity Council hosts its 3rd Annual Festival Latino on September…
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