Council for Unity

Council for Unity "Council for Unity's methodology is simple When You Bring Everyone Together There is No One Left to Fight" -Robert J. Desena

Focus
National and local media testify to the fact that the youth of America face violence, bias, bullying and alienation every day. Council for Unity has taken a leadership role in helping communities create broader safety nets for our children. All the programs and activities of the Council for Unity confront the following very complex and challenging issues:

Violence
When a community is faced

with violence, Council for Unity provides its anti-gang, violence reduction models to schools and community centers. The child's need for family, safety, self-esteem and responsibility are met through the application of our customized curriculum, obviating the tendency to join anti-social peer groups. By empowering alienated youth to address the problems that plague them, by teaching them values and democratic approaches to solving problems, their sense of impotency dissipates. They become part of the solution to the problems that beset them and, in turn, become productive citizens. Racial Tensions
When a community is confronted with racial or ethnic tension, Council for Unity applies its unity model to bring conflicting groups together. Agendas are established that focus on attacking problems rather than individuals. Participants are then directed to seek a common good that benefits all parties. In addition, the Council's “building bridges strategy” reaches out to recently arrived immigrant youth, helping them to feel safe and accepted in their new communities. Isolation
Many youth feel helpless, alone and alienated. Council for Unity provides a support system for life that gives much needed predictability to youngsters who feel lost. By providing social, cultural and educational opportunities, by including parents, educators and mentors as care givers, these children become confident and reconnected to society.

05/27/2026

Happy Birthday Robert J. De Sena!

Happy Birthday to Council for Unity’ Founder, everyone’s favorite advisor, personal chef, mythologist, friend, leader, a...
05/27/2026

Happy Birthday to Council for Unity’ Founder, everyone’s favorite advisor, personal chef, mythologist, friend, leader, and to many, “Dad”. Enjoy your special day. Love Ya, Bob #
Robert J. De Sena

From Founder to Trailblazer to our newest alumni, CFU preserves legacy, tradition while always welcomes and supports ou...
05/17/2026

From Founder to Trailblazer to our newest alumni, CFU preserves legacy, tradition while always welcomes and supports our future members, students and youth.

He’s so happy everyone is Inducted!
05/14/2026

He’s so happy everyone is Inducted!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/51st-annual-induction-ceremony. We are almost there -pulling together all the det...
05/11/2026

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/51st-annual-induction-ceremony. We are almost there -pulling together all the details for this year's Induction Celebration. We have almost met our goal to support all students that are in need of support to attend. Check out our sponsorship opportunities and be remembered for your legacy of leadership and generosity. Thanks so much and hope to see you there!

Be a Part of this Milestone Event!Join us in celebrating 51 years of educating and empowering young people and transforming their schools and communities. This annual tradition honors the hard work and achievements of Council for Unity (CFU) newest members—future leaders dedicated to creating a sa...

We hope you are excited as we are - for our 51st annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration at El Caribe Caterers next we...
05/05/2026

We hope you are excited as we are - for our 51st annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration at El Caribe Caterers next week - may 14th at 10 am - 2pm. Please join us and welcome in our newest Inductees for 2026. Tickets can be purchased here!

Be a Part of this Milestone Event!Join us in celebrating 51 years of educating and empowering young people and transforming their schools and communities. This annual tradition honors the hard work and achievements of Council for Unity (CFU) newest members—future leaders dedicated to creating a sa...

We hope you are freeing up your calendars for Thursday, May 14th for our 51st annual Induction Celebration. We are back ...
04/16/2026

We hope you are freeing up your calendars for Thursday, May 14th for our 51st annual Induction Celebration. We are back in Brooklyn to welcome and celebrate our 2026 Inductees! Buy tickets today:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/51st-annual-induction-ceremony

Cant make it? A great way to support is to sponsor. We are seeking sponsors for Quads (supporting 4 students) Duos (supporting 2 students) as well as major sponsors to make our Induction so memorable for hundreds of young people in our chapters. Join Us!

12/04/2025
We are still awed by Council For Unity’s participation in CIBC 2025 Miracle Day. Thank you so much to the incredible Mar...
12/04/2025

We are still awed by Council For Unity’s participation in CIBC 2025 Miracle Day. Thank you so much to the incredible Marlon A. Greer for the wonderful opportunity!

Council for Unity students had the best day meeting, greeting and even performing with so many New York Legends in the sports and entertainment industries but just as special was the time employees gave to our youth.

Address

50 Avenue X, Rm 301
New York, NY
11223

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17183337270

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