We are heartened by the mutual aid and solidarity that our nonprofit organizations and neighbors have demonstrated in the face of multiple community crises over the past month.
We join the entire San Mateo County community in mourning the victims of the recent shooting in Half Moon Bay. The following organizations are providing critical support to
Half Moon Bay Support Fund (organized by The Asian Pacific Fund to increase access to AAPI resources and services support and to aid community nonprofits to provide in-language and culturally appropriate services for the survivors and families who are affected by this tragedy)
In addition to the work of Thrive RISE, we had three TAG meetings this past week. The rainstorms inspired our Environment & Sustainability TAG: Rain, Rain, Drain Away. Our panel of experts discussed the flooding and green infrastructure initiatives -- both government-led and community-driven -- that will help mitigate the effects of similar events in the future.
We focused on connecting funding sources to our CBOs this month. The Arts & Culture TAG addressed Prop 28's billion dollars for arts education funding, while the Children & Education TAG focused on state funding for Community Schools and After School Programs.
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State Policy Updates
Nonprofits Are on Governor's Radar
Nonprofits around the state can now get involved with CalNonprofits to advocate for legislative change from our Governor. Their press release provides CalNonprofits CEO Jan Masaoka and the chairs of the legislative Select Committees on the Nonprofit Sector, AssemblymemberLuz Rivas (D-San Fernando Valley) and SenatorMonique Limon (D-Santa Barbara) reactions to the proposed state's budget. Governor Newsom acknowledged that nonprofits are the backbone of society and is committed to investing in our sector through new opportunities.
Welcome to Our New Members of Board of Supervisors and New Board President
Noelia Corzo and Ray Mueller were sworn into office and Supervisor Dave Pine was elected president of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 3.
Supervisor Canepa and Supervisor Mueller were elected to sit on the board of SamTrans, where they will serve a four-year term.
Organizations around the county are beginning to establish long-term partnerships with the new supervisors. Fixin' San Mateo County hosted a conversation with Supervisor Corzo. She committed to supporting independent civilian oversight of the Sheriff's Office, including a civilian board and an inspector general. They will host their second conversation with Supervisor Mueller on Tuesday, February 7.
Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, and Redwood City Awarded Grants To Help End Homelessness
Get Healthy San Mateo: 2023 Community Implementation Funding RFP
Get Healthy San Mateo County is accepting applications for their 2023 Community Implementation Funding Opportunity. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will fund the following project areas: Civic Engagement, Community Collaboration for Children’s Success (CCCS) Action Plan priorities, Community Health Worker Collaboration, Resident Engagement, and Restorative Justice Practices in School Settings. The anticipated funding is up to $70,000 per year per project, and contracts awarded will be for a two-year term: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 10
Fixin' San Mateo County Presents
Keep Families Together in San Mateo County
The Board of Supervisors has decided to delay the ordinance's introduction, which would stop local law enforcement from working with ICE. Supervisor Pine and SupervisorCanepa were planning to introduce this ordinance on Tuesday, January 31. They have yet to set a new date. You can sign up here, and the San Mateo County Coalition for Immigrant Rights will get you all the information you need to consider this proposal.
Thrive News
Thrive RISE
Thrive RISE continues to coordinate with nonprofits and the County in storm recovery efforts, with updated information on our Storm & Flood Recovery page. Be sure to register for our first Working Meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 10:00 - 11:00 am. We will reflect on lessons from the January winter storms, learn about the mechanics of disaster response, and establish a work plan to preemptively reduce hazard risks between disasters and increase nonprofit-government coordination during disasters.
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC)
Our first meeting of the year was an elections 2022 wrap up, with Thrive, many CBOs and Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer sharing a post-election debrief.
The Children & Education TAG met to discuss funding streams, tips for community-based organizations to apply for funding, and how to engage in partnerships between community-based organizations and school districts.
Prop 28 will require the state to set aside a portion of the State's General Fund to pay for arts and music education in K-12 public schools. Prop 28 will also allocate more funding to schools serving many low-income students to address equity issues, while larger schools must spend 80% of the financing on employing new staff and 20% on training and supplies. Last week, the Arts & Culture TAG met for an enlightening one-hour panel conversation with LettyKraus, Director of
The Environment & Sustainability TAG gathered virtually with a great panel of experts on flood risks and mitigation. At the event, we explored methods for radically reducing our future flood risk through nature-based solutions with both government and community- based initiatives. Recording and slides will be available soon.
Join us in February to talk about equity and access to parks and open spaces.
Upcoming Thrive Events
County & Nonprofit Partnerships Summit 2023
Tuesday, February 7, 11:00 - 1:30 pm, In-Person
After hosting virtual gatherings since the onset of COVID-19, the County of San Mateo (County) and co-sponsor Thrive Alliance invite you to join us at the summit on Tuesday, February 7! The County and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) aim to improve working relationships in meaningful ways. The themes identified over the last few years include open and honest workgroup settings to improve communication, support, and much more. The County and CBOs deeply understand the importance of partnership to positively impact our community members, especially those most in need, to the maximum extent possible.
Please join us to reconnect in person to discuss progress on joint effort recommendations, and explore opportunities to provide shared services to the community through an equity lens. County Executive Michael Callagy, County Chief Financial Officer Roberto Manchia, and County Chief Equity Officer Shireen Malekafzali, in collaboration with Executive Director of Thrive Alliance, Georgia Farooq, and Chief Executive Officer of Peninsula Family Services, Heather Cleary, will join us to provide updates on new initiatives and efforts. Thrive Alliance will also provide an update on the nonprofit landscape and Thrive RISE (Resilience in Shared Emergencies) in partnership with the County's Department of Emergency Management. This event is open to nonprofit leaders in San Mateo County, with a limit of two people per organization.
Registration deadline: Wed, February 1, 5:00 pm PST
Location: San Mateo County Event Center - 2495 South Delaware Street San Mateo, CA 94403
Join the countywide coalition of Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD), Thrive RISE, to begin an iterative process of organizing the nonprofit sector to respond to disasters. We will reflect on lessons learned from the January winter storms, learn about the mechanics of disaster response, and establish a work plan for preemptively reducing hazard risks between disasters and increasing nonprofit-government coordination during disasters. All organizations are welcome, regardless of sector or experience in responding to community emergencies.
Thrive RISE (Resilience in Shared Emergencies) Coordinating Staff Roles During Disasters
Thursday, March 9, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hybrid
Staff roles can shift drastically during emergencies; planning for who will take on what roles can greatly facilitate an organization's response to emergencies and orient staff to respond. This free 4-hour training will provide an overview of the Incident Command System (ICS) explicitly geared toward nonprofits and community-based organizations in San Mateo County, and organizations will then apply their new knowledge through group exercises. Participants will learn how to effectively prepare and coordinate staff to take on five roles crucial to disaster response and recovery.
The County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs has provided COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. To access updated communications click here.
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