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The Unity Council Reaffirms Commitment to Celebrate the 30th Annual Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival
For more than 60 years, The Unity Council has stood as a trusted voice and steadfast advocate for the families, children, and seniors who…
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Now Accepting Head Start & Early Head Start Applications!
Our early child-development play-based curriculum is designed to meet each family where it’s at on the path to school readiness and meeting each child’s…
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Thanks to our incredible community, BBQ Without Borders 2025 raised over $27,000 in mutual aid!
We were honored to welcome our partners from No Immigrants No Spice (NINS), who delivered mutual aid funds to The Unity Council to support…
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The Unity Council Joins Latino Coalition for a Healthy California in Launch of Latine and Indigenous Regional Power Hubs
[Oakland, CA] – The Unity Council is proud to partner with the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC) in the launch of the…
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Oakland’s Fruitvale District Celebrated for Hispanic Heritage Month
We are honored to be recognized by KTVU during Hispanic Heritage Month. This recognition is a meaningful opportunity to highlight Fruitvale’s rich culture and…
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The Unity Council Awarded $2 Million in Funding from Google to Bridge Oakland’s Digital Divide
For Immediate Release Oakland, CA — September 25, 2025 — The Unity Council is proud to announce it has been awarded a transformative $2…
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Celebrating the 2025 Oakland Día de los Muertos Poster Contest Winner & Our Honorable Mention
Honoring 30 Years of Art, Memory, and Community in Fruitvale This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival—three…
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The Unity Council proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
We honor the cultures, traditions, and contributions that have long enriched and uplifted our community. In this spirit, we also embrace the theme of…
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Honored to Welcome Supervisor Lena Tam: Building Toward Vision 2036
During her visit, Supervisor Tam shared Alameda County’s Vision 2036—a bold commitment to equity, resilience, and building safe, thriving communities across one of the…
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What an unforgettable day with the Oakland Ballers at Día de los Ballers!
From our CEO, Chris Iglesias, throwing the first pitch, to our staff connecting with fans at our community table, to receiving a generous donation…
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Unity Council Joins Congresswoman Simon and Congressman McGovern for Roundtable on Food Insecurity
On Friday, August 22, The Unity Council was honored to take part in a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Congressman Jim McGovern,…
