To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Fruitvale, our Business Improvement District team distributed more than 225 sneeze guards to more than 90 locally-owned, small businesses throughout the neighborhood last month. The sneezeguards, donated by the City of Oakland’s Office of Economic & Workforce Development were assembled and distributed throughout the […]... Read More ➞
Do not stress about the resume, job search, and interview. The Unity Council’s Fruitvale Neighborhood Career Center can help you search and apply for a job! How?: Virtual Job Readiness Workshops When? Ongoing – click on the sign-up button below […]... Read More ➞
Each week, nearly 1,000 Fruitvale families and seniors wait in line at the Fruitvale Transit Village to receive bagged groceries at no cost. Over the last few months, the distribution line continues to grow. To help fill the gap, we’ve […]... Read More ➞
The Unity Council stands in solidarity with our AAPI community members – our employees, our clients, our neighbors – and commits to upholding our value of equity: that all people have the right to be free from violence and to […]... Read More ➞
Do you need help applying to the CA small business Covid-19 relief grant? The Fruitvale BID Business Services Team will be assisting applicants to fill out their California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant applications and assisting with questions about the next […]... Read More ➞
Starting March 15, 2021, Contra Costa County tenants and landlords impactedby COVID-19 can apply for assistance from the COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Over $75 millionis Contra Costa County’s allocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds fromthe Consolidated Appropriations Act […]... Read More ➞
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. […]... Read More ➞
Rosie Jara’s journey to The Unity Council first started nearly 30 years ago as a young child enrolled in the program. Today, she is a leader behind the same program that gave her the encouragement to learn and thrive. “I’ve always felt at home and connected to Head Start,” Jara said. […]... Read More ➞
In October 2020, Children & Family Services welcomed a Professional Development Coordinator to strengthen the program’s workforce development program. A new role for the department, the Professional Development Coordinator oversees curriculum development, professional development, and new staff training at seven Head Start sites. The Coordinator provides individualized coaching and training for Head Start educators using a curriculum that reflects the […]... Read More ➞
Our Head Start & Early Head Start program reopened its centers in February after several weeks of remote learning for Oakland and Concord young children. “Closing wasn’t easy because many of the families we serve are essential workers,” said Luis Arenas, Director of Children & Family Services. “Taking into consideration the spike in COVID […]... Read More ➞