The Unity Council (for ES 389 class)

Organization Description

Our Mission: The Unity Council’s mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive. Our Vision: We envision a joyful, united, and engaged community where people have the power to shape their lives

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • RISK: Building, Repair, Community Clean up - Risk includes but not limited to: sun exposure, cuts, bruises, chemical exposure such as paint, tools and machinery, etc.
  • RISK: Event Set-up - Risk includes but not limited to: Lifting, cuts, bruises, etc.
  • RISK: Serving and Preparation - risk includes but not limited to handling kitchen items, cuts, burns, lifting, etc.
  • SAFETY (HIGH RISK): The location can be described as a high-crime area.
Address 
1900 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Karely Ordaz
Job Title
Chief of Staff
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Center for Community Engagement
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, English Language Learners, Families, Females, Formerly Incarcerated People, Guardians/Parents, Immigrants/Refugees, LGBTQA, Males, Non-cisgendered, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Illness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, People Impacted by Crime, Seniors, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group, Survivors of Sexual or Domestic Violence, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development
Additional Focus Area(s)
Social Transformation
Maximum students 
6