During her visit, Supervisor Tam shared Alameda County’s Vision 2036—a bold commitment to equity, resilience, and building safe, thriving communities across one of the most diverse counties in the nation. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect and align around this vision for a brighter future.| The Unity Council
From our CEO, Chris Iglesias, throwing the first pitch, to our staff connecting with fans at our community table, to receiving a generous donation in support of Fruitvale families—this partnership is one we’re deeply grateful for. We also want to extend a special thank-you to everyone who purchased tickets using our code—your support makes a […]| The Unity Council
On Friday, August 22, The Unity Council was honored to take part in a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Congressman Jim McGovern, centered on the urgent issue of food insecurity.| The Unity Council
You can make a difference for our community with every Oakland Roots match you attend this season. When you purchase your tickets using code FSASC33, 20% of the ticket price goes directly to programs at our Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center — a welcoming space where elders gather, share stories, and stay active in the community […]| The Unity Council
We are proud to announce that our CEO, Chris Iglesias, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of UnidosUS—the nation’s largest and most influential Latino civil rights and advocacy organization.| The Unity Council
Momentum is building behind The Unity Council’s Rooted and Resilient Campaign—a bold effort to strengthen Fruitvale and communities across Oakland through continued investment in programs that uplift, protect, and empower. Following the launch of the campaign at our Summer Soirée, an anonymous donor stepped up with a generous $10,000 gift. Now, we’re calling on our […]| The Unity Council
The Unity Council has officially launched the Rooted and Resilient Campaign—a bold effort to close a critical $8.6 million funding gap and continue providing essential programs and services to the communities we serve. This initiative comes at a pivotal time. Vulnerable, low-income, and communities of color are being hit first and hardest by today’s economic […]| The Unity Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday June 13th, 2025 (Fruitvale – Oakland, CA) — The Unity Council was founded in 1964, during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, to support families facing barriers to opportunity—and that mission remains as urgent today as it was then. We firmly believe that every person—no matter their background or circumstance—deserves […]| The Unity Council
On Thursday May 29th, The Unity Council proudly hosted the Bay Area Latine Regional Convening at Juntos Fruitvale—a powerful gathering dedicated to advancing equity and economic inclusion for Latine communities across the region.| The Unity Council
On Wednesday, May 21st, The Unity Council was honored to be recognized by Assemblymember Mia Bonta as the District 18 California Nonprofit of the Year at the State Capitol in Sacramento. | The Unity Council