Greetings!
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In case you have not heard, in January the Unity Council relocated our administrative offices from the Fruitvale Village to a building that we own at 1900 Fruitvale Avenue.
The move has already benefited us tremendously. First, the new tenants have leased the 13,000 square feet of office space that we formerly inhabited. Not only has this development helped us financially, but our new tenants are now part of the thriving community at the Fruitvale Village, which is completely leased. The Fruitvale Village has truly achieved our vision of community development and neighborhood transformation.
Also, for the first time in three years the Unity Council's program and administrative staff are housed under the same roof, facilitating ease of communication, cohesiveness and coordinated service delivery.
As we settle in together, all of us at the Unity Council look forward to an incredible year of continuing to help families and individuals in our community to build wealth and assets.
Warmly,
Gilda Gonzales
CEO
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Fruitvale Cultural and Performing Arts Center |
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The Unity Council is busy planning the renovation of the Fruitvale Masonic Temple, a long-term project that will transform the historic site into a neighborhood cultural and performing arts center for youth and families. We gratefully acknowledge Congresswoman Barbara Lee and the California Council for History Education for supporting the planning and future renovation of this vital community institution.
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| Foreclosure Prevention Workshops |
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As the mortgage pandemic grows, the Homeownership Center (HOC) continues to expand its services to help families at risk of losing their home. In addition to free foreclosure prevention workshops, the HOC's qualified staff of real estate professionals offers individual counseling in the areas of mortgage delinquency, loss mitigation, and default resolution. Space is still open at the following foreclosure prevention workshops, all of which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:
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Saturday, March 22 (Emeryville)
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Saturday, March 29 (Fairfield - Spanish workshop)
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Saturday, April 12 (Oakland)
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Sunday, June 14 (Oakland)
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Saturday, August 9 (Oakland)
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Saturday, October 11 (Oakland)
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Saturday, November 8 (Oakland)
The HOC will offer additional workshops in partnership with the Black Economic Council on the following dates:
- Wednesday, March 19 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
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Saturday, May 24 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
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Wednesday, July 23 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
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Saturday, September 27 (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
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Wednesday, November 19 (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
To register for workshops, please call 510-535-6943. |
| Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program |
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The Unity Council's AmeriCorps members are once again offering free income tax assistance for families with household incomes under $42,000. The Oakland Tribune recently featured an article about our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Click here to read the article.
Tax preparation appointments are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Services are offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian. U.S. Citizenship is not a requirement for receiving assistance. To schedule an appointment, please call 510-535-6101. |
members are once again offering free income tax assistance for families |
| Recap of the Fruitvale Public Market Grand Opening |
Special thanks to our friends and supporters who attended the PG&E Presents the Fruitvale Public Market Grand Opening on Friday, January 18. Guests were treated to an Aztec ceremony by dancers Connie Rivera and Ricardo Peņa, a ribbon cutting ceremony and a taste of all the market has to offer. Open seven days a week, the Fruitvale Public Market offers a vibrant array of artisan goods, edible treats and services.
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Upcoming Events: Ultimo Sabado |
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Mark your calendars for the Unity Council's brand new Comcast Presents Ultimo Sabado event series! Join us for music, family fun and entertainment on June 28, July 26 and August 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Fruitvale Village and the Avenida de la Fuente.
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| Contact Us |
1900 Fruitvale Avenue, Suite 2A
Oakland, CA 94601
Tel: 510.535.6900
Fax: 510.534.7771
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Oakland Rotary Donates Flagpole |
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The Rotary Club of Oakland recently made a contribution to the Unity Council to install a flagpole at the Fruitvale Village. The United States flag now proudly flies over our site.
Above: Oakland Rotary members David Stein, Gilda Gonzales, Alex McIntyre and Rotary President Iris Brody-Lopez stand in front of the flagpole. |
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| Citizenship Fair: Call for Volunteers |
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The Unity Council and Congresswoman Barbara Lee proudly announce the 2008 Citizenship Fair! The event will take place on Saturday, June 14 in the Fruitvale Village from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed! Please call 510-535-6943 for more information. |
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| Donate Now |
| Your tax-deductible contribution to the Unity Council will help sustain our work in building wealth and assets for families and individuals in our community. Please click on button and make an online contribution today!
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