The Unity Council

Established in 1964, the Unity Council is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation known for its innovative and successful approaches to community development. Located in the Fruitvale district in Oakland, California, the Unity Council employs a comprehensive strategy to enable individuals to build assets by focusing on economic, social and neighborhood needs. Each year, an estimated 12,000 primarily low to moderate income clients are provided with the tools needed to transform their lives, build assets and ultimately achieve long-term educational, entrepreneurial or homeownership success.

The Unity Council’s multi-program service model emphasizes collaboration with numerous partners including: the City of Oakland, municipal agencies, partner organizations, merchants and residents and works to improve existing services and create new programs to meet the ever-evolving needs of the community.