Jan. 22, 2025 – Oakland, CA – The Unity Council, alongside our dedicated partners, is committed to protecting and uplifting Oakland’s immigrant families and undocumented residents. In uncertain times, we choose power over panic. Now more than ever, it’s essential to know your rights, understand your responsibilities, and access the legal, healthcare, and community resources […]
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The Unity Council Joins Forces with Local Artist Jet Martinez to Create This Year’s Oakland Día de los Muertos Poster Art
Oakland, CA – September 12th, 2023 – The Unity Council is excited to announce a dynamic collaboration with renowned local artist Jet Martinez to produce the official poster art for this year’s Oakland Día de los Muertos celebration. This partnership brings together the rich cultural heritage of Oakland and the vibrant artistic talent of Jet […]
The Unity Council Awarded a $850,000 Wells Fargo Grant to Support Fruitvale and East Oakland Small Businesses
Oakland, CA – The Unity Council received a $850,000 grant from Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Fund to support Fruitvale and East Oakland businesses manage the economic effects of COVID-19 by providing needed capital, technical assistance, and long-term recovery and resiliency support. The Unity Council’s Small Business Services program is designed to help families create […]
For Immediate Release: SVA Architects and The Unity Council Join Project Partners for Groundbreaking of Fruitvale Transit Village Phase IIB, Casa Sueños
National Model for TOD Development Continues Legacy with Third Stage of Redevelopment Oakland, CA, August 26, 2021 – This morning, SVA Architects and The Unity Council joined BRIDGE Housing to celebrate the Groundbreaking of Casa Sueños, the third stage of the award-willing Fruitvale Transit Village in Oakland, CA. Located at 3511 East 12th Street in […]
Head Start Program: Annual Report 2016-2017
The Unity Council serves 187 Early Head Start children, and 180 Head Start children throughout our Concord and Oakland grantee-operated programs. The 2016-2017 school year was the third full year of operation for the Concord programs. We have two child care partners in Concord. Concord Child Care Center, a NAEYC Accredited program, serves both Early […]
