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Tag: Client story

Client success stories

Meet Montana, Former Workforce Development Client

Posted on December 15, 2021June 1, 2022

When we first met Montana in 2017, he wasn’t satisfied with the direction in which his career was going. The Oakland resident longed for stability and a better-earning wage to support his family, including his then-one-year-old son. He wanted a career […]... Read More ➞

The Unity Council’s Partnership With Keep Oakland Housed Prevents Displacement of Family Affected by Pandemic

Posted on August 3, 2020February 18, 2021

Oakland resident Sofia and her husband lost their jobs in the beginning of the year due to the stay-at-home order, their savings were quickly depleting as they struggled to cover their housing and other basic living expenses.  “We quickly had […]... Read More ➞

The Unity Council (officially known as the Spanish Speaking Unity Council) envisions a joyful, united, and engaged community where people have the power to shape their lives. Founded in 1964 as a nonprofit community development organization committed to enriching the quality of life primarily in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, its Mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn and thrive.
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