The Unity Council

Celebrating 60 years of unwavering commitment, vision, and community-driven development, we acknowledge JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking pivotal role in helping us realize our vision. 🤝✨💫 Their catalytic investments have been instrumental throughout our journey. From a small group of local activists to the creation of the renowned Fruitvale Transit Village, the Unity Council’s transformation reflects the power of believing in the impossible. ❤️🌳 Together, we’ve turned challenges into triumphs, ensuring the heart of Fruitvale beats stronger than ever. Here’s to six decades of partnership and a future filled with hope, progress, and unity. 🥂✨6️⃣0️⃣✨ #TheUnityCouncil #FruitvaleTransitVillage #JPMorganChase #ArabellaMartinez #Fruitvale #Oakland

Be part of Oakland history this Saturday by joining us at the Oakland Ballers game! Every ticket sold means $10 goes to The Unity Council - who is celebrating 60 years of service to the East Oakland community and beyond! 🎉🎉🎉 Entertainment by amazing local artists as well as ceremonial first bat from our CEO, Chris Iglesias ⚾️🏟️ Let’s cheer on our team and support a great cause—come party with us and make a difference! 🎊⚾️✊ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://lnkd.in/gYuVirGB

The Oakland Ballers have teamed up with The Unity Council, to make history with the team’s first annual Latine heritage game on Saturday, August 17th. ⚾️🏟️💛 Día de los Ballers is a tribute to the leaders, artists, organizers, and everyday people that came before and built Oakland’s vibrant Latine community, and a celebration of those who continue to sustain and advance our community’s future. Everywhere we go, the neighborhood comes with us. So, we’re bringing the East to the West for a festive day of Oakland baseball at Raimondi Park, featuring our music, our food, and our people. 🌳❤️✨ Join us at Día de los Ballers for a day filled with culture, community, and celebration, and included in your ticket is a pre game “Tardeada” with music, drink specials, food, and face painting for the kids. 🎉🎶👧🍕🪇🎤🎸🥁 @losrakas @marthasoledadsol @reyesdeltrono The celebration continues through the game, as we honor, celebrate, and give thanks to the ✨🌸powerful women from the past and present✨🧠 who have relentlessly built, supported, and progressed our community. 💐💕🧠 👉Arabella Martinez, The Unity Council 👉Caheri Gutierrez The Unity Council 👉Sarah Chavez-Yoell Chavez, PG&E 👉Karely Ordaz Salto, MPA Ordaz, San Francisco Foundation 👉Daniela Medina, MSW Medina, City of Oakland 👉Maria Sanchez, The Unity Council 🫡⭐️Including those pioneers who came before us⭐️🫡 👉Noel Gallo, D5 Councilmember 👉Chris Iglesias, CEO of The Unity Council 👉Marsha Murrington, Former Executive VP of The Unity Council Every ticket purchased through the link below 🔗 will create a $10 donation to The Unity Council https://lnkd.in/gYuVirGB

🎉✨ We’re thrilled to share that Chris Iglesias CEO of The Unity Council, was honored with the Champion for Youth award at East Oakland Youth Development Center Black Futures Ball! 🌟💜 This recognition is a testament to Chris’s unwavering commitment to empowering and uplifting our youth. The evening was filled with joyful celebration of the expansiveness and limitless nature of Blackness and the divine culture of Oakland. As well as the collective contributions being made towards a secure and supportive future for students of East Oakland. Thank you to EOYDC and Selena Wilson for this incredible honor and for championing the next generation of leaders. Here’s to continuing the work and making a lasting impact together! 🌟👏💜 #ChampionForYouth #BlackFuturesBall2024 #TheUnityCouncil #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityImpact

🌼 💀SAVE THE DATE 💀🌼 For 29 years, the annual Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the vibrant, culturally-rich Fruitvale neighborhood for a free, outdoor, family-friendly event taking place to commemorate the Mexican traditions around the Día de los Muertos. Festival attendees enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans, and the stunning altares created by community members paying homage to los Muertos. ✨🙏 The 2024 Oakland Dia de los Muertos will take place on Sunday, November 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm on International Blvd between Fruitvale Avenue and 42nd Avenue. Please save the date and stay tuned for opportunities to participate! ❤🌼💀 #DiaOakland #Fruitvale #SavetheDate #DiadelosMuertos #Cultura #Oakland

Empowering leaders with a vision: over 40 elected officials from across the nation explored The Unity Council’s Fruitvale Transit Village, a national beacon of community development. Thanks to Local Progress for organizing this impactful tour. Together, we continue to build vibrant communities where all can work, learn, and thrive. #theunitycouncil

It's that time of year again! Roots of Success is back in session! 🌱 If you're 16-30 years old and want to learn about environmental issues and solutions while earning up to $750 and 4 certifications, this is for you! Enroll now with the QR above or with the link in our bio—our next cohort starts August 26th! 📅 For questions, contact Everlyn at eroque@unitycouncil.org 💚 #RootsOfSuccess #EnvironmentalEducation #GlobalWarmingSolutions

Where community meets opportunity: Juntos Fruitvale! 🌟 Nestled in the heart of the Fruitvale Transit Village, this new space is designed for the resilient Fruitvale community and Oakland! 🏢✨ Whether you need an office, meeting space, or event venue, we've got you covered! Our resources are here to support Oakland's creative entrepreneurs looking to grow and thrive. 🚀🌱 Come see how Juntos Fruitvale can elevate your next big idea! 🙌💡 Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to learn more or to reserve your space TODAY! #TheUnityCouncil #JuntosFruitvale #Fruitvale #UnityinCommunity #Oakland

The Unity Council is proud of our Director of Communications and Public Relations, Caheri Gutierrez for being selected as a panelist for the annual conference for MANA de North County San Diego , “Somos Una”. We are excited to support MANA’s Latina leadership by becoming sponsors of this event as well as supporting the fellow hermana panelists for the “Somos Una” MANA de North County San Diego 3rd Annual Latina Conference Main Panel. 📅 Date: Saturday, Aug 3 ⏰ Time: 9 AM - 3 PM 📍 Location: Palomar College Meet us in San Diego and don’t miss out on this empowering event! This year’s theme embodies unity, collaboration, and resilience within our community. Main Panel: • Caheri Gutierrez, The Unity Council • Lisette Islas, Lifeline Community Services • Meybol Guerrero, JPMorganChase • Connie Cepeda, San Diego Gas & Electric • Beatriz Palmer, MA, National University •Gina Lopez, California Center for the Arts, Escondido Tickets are SELLING OUT fast. Get yours today: https://shorturl.at/XZrVM #SomosUNA #LatinaConference #Empowerment #Community #Unity #Collaboration #MANAdeNorthCounty #LatinaLeaders #theunitycouncil

The Unity Council team Chris Iglesias Rosanna Salgado M. and Caheri Gutierrez was delighted to welcome Great Communities Collaborative members from San Francisco Foundation and Silicon Valley Community Foundation ( Ricardo G. H. Bianca Juarros Elisa Orona Pilar Lorenzana ) to Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood where they will be hosting an inaugural event at our newest Juntos Fruitvale cultural center! We are excited about the partnership and cannot wait to officially open the doors to our new cultural community space! #theunitycouncil #unityincommunity