The Unity Council

The Unity Council The Unity Council’s mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

TUC serves as an anchor organization and social equity corporation devoted to improving the quality of life in Fruitvale and like communities through its innovative and neighborhood-focused economic equity and intergenerational pathway approach. We offer services in five languages and represent the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of our communities in our programming, staff, events and communit

y initiatives. Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Concord. For more info visit: www.unitycouncil.org

This Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we are proud to celebrate the staff mem...
05/28/2026

This Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we are proud to celebrate the staff members who help shape The Unity Council and the communities we serve every day. 💛

From Guåhan to the Philippines, from Cambodia to China, from Tonga to Fiji, from Vietnam to Nepal—our AANHPI staff bring the languages, cultures, traditions, and lived experiences of their families into the work they do across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. 🌏✨

They teach our children, steward affordable housing, support small businesses, strengthen community programs, and help build a future rooted in equity, care, and opportunity. 💫

For more than 60 years, The Unity Council has been a place where many peoples, cultures, and stories come together to build one community.

Saina Ma'åse' • Maraming Salamat po • Vinaka vakalevu • Mahalo nui loa • ありがとうございます • សូមអរគុណច្រើន • 非常感谢 • Mālō 'aupito • हार्दिक धन्यवाद • Cảm ơn rất nhiều • Thank you very much • Muchísimas gracias 💛

To our AANHPI staff—this month and every month, thank you for all that you do. 🤩

05/27/2026

Congratulations to The Unity Council and all partners, funders, and collaborators on the groundbreaking of 2700 International in Oakland, a transformative mixed-use development that will bring 75 units of permanently affordable housing, including 22 supportive homes for formerly homeless veterans. In addition to housing, the project will provide commercial space and community-centered amenities designed to promote wellness, education, cultural enrichment, and neighborhood connection. This milestone reflects the values of Alameda County Vision 2036 by advancing housing stability, equity, and thriving, inclusive communities for all residents.

In observance of Memorial Day, The Unity Council offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.We wish our community a safe a...
05/26/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, The Unity Council offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.

We wish our community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 💙

Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

Affordable Housing Month is a reminder that strong communities start with stable homes! 🏘️💛This month, we were proud to ...
05/22/2026

Affordable Housing Month is a reminder that strong communities start with stable homes! 🏘️💛

This month, we were proud to celebrate a major milestone alongside partners, supporters, and community leaders at the groundbreaking of 2700 International Blvd — a future home for 75 permanently affordable housing units, including 22 supportive housing units for previously homeless veterans.

Every shovel in the ground represents something bigger: investment in Oakland families, pathways toward stability, and a future where more neighbors can thrive. 🌳✨

Thank you to the incredible partners helping make this vision possible: City of Oakland , Oakland Housing Authority, Bank of America , Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Enterprise , Raza Development Fund , co-developer Eden Housing , contractor Branagh Inc., architect Pyatok , and Insight Housing . 💛

Affordable housing changes lives — and together, we are building a stronger and more equitable Oakland.

La lucha continúa. Aquí estamos y no nos vamos.✊

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05/21/2026

Alrighty now, Chris said it. See you Saturday at 2pm. Ya dijo el señor Chris Iglesia del council (como decía my papa) nos vemos este Sábado para la celebración de nuestros 25 años en la Fruitvale, Oakland

¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso hacia tus metas financieras? 💰✨Únase a The Unity Council en nuestros próximos Talleres...
05/20/2026

¿Listo para dar el siguiente paso hacia tus metas financieras? 💰✨

Únase a The Unity Council en nuestros próximos Talleres de Educación Financiera y aprenda herramientas prácticas para desarrollar y alcanzar sus metas financieras con confianza.

Los temas incluyen:
• Comprender las metas financieras
• Crear metas SMART
• Identificar prioridades
• Pasos para alcanzar el éxito financiero
• Acceder a apoyo y recursos

Los talleres estarán disponibles en español, inglés y mam, con opciones presenciales y virtuales para hacer la participación más accesible. 💛

¡Además, asista a un taller y participe para tener la oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de $25! 🎟️✨ ¡Lo esperamos!
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Ready to take the next step toward your financial goals? 💰✨

Join The Unity Council for our upcoming Financial Education Workshops and learn practical tools to help you build and achieve your goals with confidence.

Topics include:
• Understanding financial goals
• Creating SMART goals
• Identifying priorities
• Steps toward financial success
• Accessing support and resources

Workshops will be offered in Spanish, English, and Mam, with both in-person and virtual options available to make participation more accessible. 💛

Plus, attend a workshop for a chance to win a $25 gift card! 🎟️✨

05/18/2026

Affordable Housing Month hits different this year! 🤩🏘️

We’re proud to celebrate the groundbreaking of 2700 International Blvd — a new affordable housing development rooted in community, opportunity, and long-term stability for Oakland residents. 🌳✨

This project was made possible through the support of our incredible community and financial partners: the City of Oakland , Oakland Housing Authority, Bank of America , Housing Trust Silicon Valley, Enterprise , Raza Development Fund , co-developer Eden Housing , contractor Branagh Inc., architect Pyatok , and Insight Housing .

2700 International will include 22 supportive housing units for previously homeless veterans, helping create pathways toward stability, dignity, and care.

La lucha continúa. Aquí estamos y no nos vamos. Thank you to everyone helping build a stronger and more equitable Oakland. 💛

The Roots of Success Spring 2026 Cohort is officially halfway through their pre-apprenticeship journey! 🌱✨Our youth part...
05/13/2026

The Roots of Success Spring 2026 Cohort is officially halfway through their pre-apprenticeship journey! 🌱✨

Our youth participants have been working hard, building environmental knowledge, career readiness skills, and hands-on experience that will prepare them for future success. Soon, they will be graduating and earning:
✅ 3 Certifications
✅ A Stipend
✅ A Paid Internship Opportunity

We are incredibly proud of their growth, dedication, and commitment throughout this program and cannot wait to see what they accomplish next. 💚

We are also excited to welcome new youth into our upcoming Summer Environmental Internship opportunities! If you or someone you know is interested in gaining paid work experience while making a positive impact in the community, please reach out. 🌳

📩 Contact: Everlyn Roque: [email protected]

The VITA Team at The Unity Council did it again! 🎉💛 This season, we reached record-breaking numbers with 853 tax returns...
05/11/2026

The VITA Team at The Unity Council did it again! 🎉💛 This season, we reached record-breaking numbers with 853 tax returns filed and $1.39 million in tax refunds returned directly to our community. 💸✨

Thank you to every volunteer, staff member, and community member who made this incredible impact possible. Your dedication helped connect families with critical resources and put money back into the hands of our community. We couldn’t have done it without you! 🌟

Want to be part of this impact? Stay tuned for ways to become a VITA volunteer for the 2027 tax season! 🙌💼

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Tomorrow! 🚨 Don’t miss Pachanga de Oportunidades—our Career & Resource Fair in the heart of Fruitvale! 🤩Join us for a da...
05/06/2026

Tomorrow! 🚨 Don’t miss Pachanga de Oportunidades—our Career & Resource Fair in the heart of Fruitvale! 🤩

Join us for a day full of connection, opportunity, and community. Meet 60+ employers and resource partners, explore job opportunities, and access valuable services, all in one place. 💼✨

Whether you’re looking for your next step or want to connect with community, this event is for you!

Fruitvale Transit Village Plaza
📅 Tomorrow, May 7, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM

Nos vemos mañana—see you there! 💛🌳


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🚨 ¡Mañana! No te pierdas Pachanga de Oportunidades—nuestra Feria de Empleo y Recursos en el corazón de Fruitvale. 🤩

Acompáñanos para un día lleno de conexión, oportunidades y comunidad. Conoce a más de 60 empleadores y organizaciones de recursos, explora oportunidades laborales y accede a servicios valiosos, todo en un solo lugar. 💼✨

Ya sea que estés buscando tu próxima oportunidad o quieras conectarte con la comunidad, ¡este evento es para ti!

Fruitvale Transit Village Plaza
📅 Mañana, 7 de mayo de 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM

¡Nos vemos mañana en Fruitvale! 💛🌳

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1900 Fruitvale Avenue Suite 2A
Oakland, CA
94601

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