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SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF

CA · EIN 941670490 · $34.3M rev · operational · advocacy · www.unitycouncil.org
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The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with over 60 years of history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, California. It provides holistic programs and services in early childhood education, youth mentorship, employment, housing, financial stability, senior services, and affordable housing development. The organization aims to promote social equity and improve the quality of life for individuals and families.

activities · 41

what they do

direct service · 28
  • Houses 866 residents in affordable housing units developed and managed by the organization.
  • Affordable housing operations
    Manages affordable housing units, housing 866 residents as part of long-term community development efforts in the Fruitvale neighborhood.
  • Community development programs Multi-Language Family Support Services
    Serves tens of thousands of families annually through a range of community development initiatives, with a total of 10,585 clients served across all programs in the most recent reporting period.
  • Community development programs serving families Family Support and Resource Connection
    Serves tens of thousands of families annually through community development programs, including housing and social services.
  • Direct service programs for individuals and families Multi-Language Family Support Services
    Provides holistic programs and services to over 8,000 individuals and families annually in five languages, serving a total of 10,585 clients across all programs in the most recent reporting period.
  • Direct service provision in multiple languages Multi-Language Family Support Services
    Provides holistic programs and services to over 8,000 individuals and families annually in five languages, serving a total of 10,585 clients across all programs in the most recent reporting period.
  • Direct social services in multiple languages Multi-Language Family Support Services
    Provides holistic social services to over 8,000 individuals and families annually in five languages, serving a diverse population across the Bay Area.
  • Early childhood education programs Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Operates Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs in Oakland and Concord, enrolling 667 children annually.
  • Early childhood education programs Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Operates Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs in Oakland and Concord, enrolling 667 children in the most recent year.
  • Early childhood education through Head Start programs Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Operates Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs in Oakland and Concord, enrolling 667 children.
  • Employment and career services Spanish-Language Employment Center Services
    Operates the first Spanish-language focused employment center in Oakland, providing career-related services to 1,334 clients annually.
  • Employment services and workforce development Spanish-Language Employment Center Services
    Operated the first Spanish-language focused employment center in Oakland, providing career-related services to 1,334 clients.
  • Management of affordable housing units Permanent and Transitional Housing Support
    Owns and manages affordable housing units, housing 866 residents in the most recent reporting period.
  • Operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Operates Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs in Oakland and Concord, enrolling 667 children.
  • Operated the first Spanish-language focused employment center in Oakland and provides career-related services to 1,334 clients.
  • Operates Head Start and Early Head Start programs Subsidized Child Care Access Programs
    Operates Head Start and Early Head Start preschool programs in Oakland and Concord, enrolling 667 children.
  • Operated the first Spanish-language focused employment center in Oakland and provided career-related services to 1,334 clients.
  • Houses 866 residents in affordable housing units.
  • Provide children and family services Youth and Family Support Services Expansion
    Expanded Children and Family Services to include support for teen parents and medically fragile infants.
  • Provide holistic programs and services Multi-Language Family Support Services
    Provides holistic programs and services to over 8,000 individuals and families annually in five languages, serving a total of 10,585 clients across all programs.
  • Expanded youth services, including the creation of the Latino Men and Boys Program.
  • Provides Children and Family Services Youth and Family Support Services Expansion
    Expanded Children and Family Services to include support for teen parents and medically fragile infants.
  • Provides holistic programs and services Multi-Language Family Support Services
    Provides holistic programs and services to over 8,000 individuals and families annually in five languages, serving 10,585 clients across all programs.
  • Expanded youth services, including the creation of the Latino Men and Boys Program.
  • Spanish-language employment services Spanish-Language Employment Center Services
    Operates the first Spanish-language focused employment center in Oakland, providing career-related services to 1,334 clients annually.
  • Youth and family support programs Youth and Family Support Services Expansion
    Expands youth services to meet community needs, including the creation of the Latino Men and Boys Program and enhanced Children and Family Services for teen parents and medically fragile infants.
  • Youth and family support services expansion Youth and Family Support Services Expansion
    Expanded youth services, including the creation of the Latino Men and Boys Program, and expanded Children and Family Services to support teen parents and medically fragile infants.
  • Expands youth services including the Latino Men and Boys Program and support for teen parents and medically fragile infants, contributing to comprehensive youth and family development.
capacity building · 13
  • Affordable housing and community asset development Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
    Has invested over $100 million in community assets, including the development and management of affordable housing units and community benefit projects such as the Fruitvale Transit Village.
  • Community development and affordable housing development Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
    Invested over $100 million in community assets, including the development of affordable housing and community benefit projects such as the Fruitvale Transit Village.
  • Community-led disaster preparedness in Fruitvale
    Operates the Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative to support community-led disaster preparedness and response planning in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland.
  • Convene Latinx-led organizations Latinx Community Advocacy & Organizing
    Convenes 10 Latinx-led organizations across the Bay Area to strengthen power building and advocacy infrastructure.
  • Convenes Latinx-led organizations for power building and advocacy Latinx Community Advocacy & Organizing
    Convenes 10 Latinx-led organizations across the Bay Area to strengthen power building and advocacy infrastructure.
  • Convening Latinx-led organizations for power building Latinx Community Advocacy & Organizing
    Convenes 10 Latinx-led organizations across the Bay Area to strengthen power building and advocacy infrastructure.
  • Convening Latinx-led organizations for power building Latinx Community Advocacy & Organizing
    Convenes 10 Latinx-led organizations across the Bay Area to strengthen collective power building and advocacy infrastructure.
  • Invested over $100 million in community assets, including affordable housing and community benefit developments such as the Fruitvale Transit Village.
  • Investment in community assets and affordable development Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
    Has invested over $100 million in community assets, including the development of affordable housing and mixed-use community benefit projects such as the Fruitvale Transit Village.
  • Invests in community assets and affordable housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
    Invested over $100 million in community assets, including affordable housing and community benefit developments such as the Fruitvale Transit Village, housing 866 residents in affordable housing units.
  • Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative for disaster preparedness
    Operates the Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative to support community-led disaster preparedness and response planning in the Fruitvale neighborhood.
  • Support community-led disaster preparedness
    Operates the Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative to support community-led disaster preparedness and response planning in the Fruitvale neighborhood.
  • Supports community-led disaster preparedness
    Operates the Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative to support community-led disaster preparedness and response planning in the Fruitvale neighborhood.
strategies · 24

how they think

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named programs · 18

what they call their work

Affordable Housing
Management of affordable housing units housing 866 residents, including development of the Fruitvale Transit Village
Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Development
Develops and manages affordable housing properties and community benefit developments like the Fruitvale Transit Village.
Arts and Cultural Events
Organizes events to celebrate and promote the diverse culture of the community.
Bay Area Latinx Power Building Initiative
Regional collaboration with 10 Latinx-led organizations to strengthen advocacy and power-building infrastructure
Career-Related Services
Employment services and career readiness training, including a Medical Assistant Program, serving 1,334 clients annually
Children and Family Services
Provides support services to families, including teen parents and medically fragile infants.
Early Childhood Education
Provides educational services for young children, including Head Start and Early Head Start programs, with both center-based and home-based care options.
Employment Services
Offers services to help individuals find employment, including career readiness training and a Medical Assistant Program.
Financial and Housing Stability Services
Provides financial assistance, coaching, and housing support to low-income individuals and families
Food Security Program
Provides hot meals and CalFresh application assistance to food-insecure individuals and families
Head Start & Early Head Start
Preschool program offering center-based and home-based care for children in Oakland and Concord, serving 667 children annually
Housing and Financial Stability
Provides services related to housing, financial literacy, and stability, including affordable housing units and VITA Tax Services.
Resilience Fund
A fund designed to provide financial resilience to the community.
Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative
Community-led disaster preparedness and resiliency planning initiative in the Fruitvale neighborhood
Senior Citizen Services
Programs specifically designed to support and serve senior citizens.
VITA Tax Services
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program providing free tax preparation services to low-income community members
Youth Achievement Programs
Youth mentorship and leadership development initiatives including the Latino Men and Boys Program and Latinx Mentoring & Achievement
Youth Mentorship and Leadership Development
Programs focused on guiding and developing young individuals, including the Latino Men and Boys Program and Latinx Mentoring & Achievement.
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Fruitvale Transit Village Partner — Jointly developed and operates the Fruitvale Transit Village as a transit-oriented community asset.
  • Galeria de la Raza Partner — Partner organization in convening Latinx-led organizations for power building and advocacy infrastructure.
  • Head Start Partner — Partners with Head Start to operate preschool programs for low-income families.