Have you gotten to know your candidates? Join Thrive's candidate forums to learn more! Sign up to attend (all are virtual or have a virtual option) or see recordings of past forums on our candidate forum webpage.
Do you have all the information you need to vote and encourage others in your communities to vote? Thrive can supply you with any voter outreach materials you might need and can even add your branding to them. Email me to request information or join us on Wednesday for our next VEOAC meeting.
Do you know what your new districts are? See below for map links to see how districts have changed.
Do you know when to vote? Voting starts May 9! The last day to vote is June 7.
Do you know that some local races will be decided in June, even though these are called June “primaries”? The language is confusing, but in all County-level races, if any one candidate gets a majority of the votes (i.e., more than 50%), the race is decided in June.
Thrive is a nonpartisan and non-endorsing organization. We treat all candidates equally. We value voter engagement and voter turnout, and we want to give the voters as much information as possible to make decisions before voting starts.
Are you prepared to respond to an emergency?
When responding to an emergency, do you know how to coordinate with nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and the private sector? Does your organization have a continuity of operations plan?
With the support of the local philanthropic, public sector, and nonprofit community, Thrive is launching a San Mateo County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster). The COAD will enhance community resilience and facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration across sectors during all phases of a disaster. Please take our (very short!) survey to help us understand your needs and capabilities to prepare for and respond to an emergency! The survey deadline is Friday, April 22.
We hope that you are ready to see us in person at our Earth Day Social on Thursday or our Leadership Circle Luncheon for executives next week.
Warmly,
Petra Silton, Director of Advocacy & Education
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COAD Survey
Thrive Alliance: San Mateo County COAD Survey
The pandemic has made crystal clear the value of preparation and collaboration during times of crisis. In light of this, Thrive is creating a network called a COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) in San Mateo County. This COAD will enhance community resilience, and facilitate communication, coordination, and collaboration among nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and the private sector during all phases of a disaster.
As a trusted network of over 200 nonprofits, Thrive is well-positioned to support the mission of the COAD and coordinate among the nonprofit, government, and private sectors. With the financial support of the philanthropic community, we’ve taken on this role to strengthen the ability of San Mateo County to respond effectively to disasters. But we need your help!
Please complete the survey below to help us understand your organization’s needs and capabilities to prepare for and respond to an emergency (e.g. earthquake, wildfire, pandemic, etc).
We’re in this together and together we can do more!
In partnership with other nonprofits, Thrive will be hosting a series of candidate forums to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. Please join us!
Candidate Forum: U.S. Representative, 15th District
TOMORROW, April 20, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The U.S. Representative of District 15 will represent our local interests in the U.S. Congress by making and voting on federal laws, introducing bills, resolutions, and amendments, and serving on committees.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. Congressional District 15 includes the cities of Daly City, Colma, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Hillsborough, Highlands, Foster City, Belmont, Redwood City, San Carlos, Emerald Lake Hills, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto.
*On Zoom, with Spanish interpretation and live transcript available.
Candidate Forum: Board of Supervisors, 3rd District
Thurs, April 21, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors oversees county departments, programs, and property, with an annual budget of over $3 billion.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. District 3 includes the cities of Atherton, Southeast Belmont, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside, Unincorporated Devonshire Canyon, El Granada, Emerald Lake Hills, Harbor Industrial Park, La Honda, Ladera, Loma Mar, Los Trancos Woods, Miramar, Montara, Moss Beach, Palomar Park, Pescadero, Princeton By-The-Sea, San Gregorio, Skyline, Skylonda, Stanford Lands, Vista Verde, and West Menlo Park.
*On Zoom, with Spanish interpretation and live transcript available.
Candidate Forum: Board of Supervisors, 2nd District
Mon, May 2, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors oversees county departments, programs, and property, with an annual budget of over $3 billion.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. District 2 includes the cities of San Mateo, Foster City, and most of Belmont (excluding the southeast portion).
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees. A live transcript will also be made available during the event.
Candidate Forum: State Assembly, 21st District
Wed, May 4, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
California State Assembly passes bills on public policy matters, sets levels for state spending, raises and lowers taxes, and votes to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes. Along with the State Senate, it is the legislative branch of the California State Government.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. State Assembly District 21 includes South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Baywood Park Highlands, Belmont, San Carlos, Foster City, Redwood City, Emerald Lake Hills, and North Fair Oaks, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees. A live transcript will also be made available during the event.
Candidate Forum: San Mateo County Sheriff
Thurs, May 12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
The San Mateo County Sheriff is responsible for overseeing patrolling, correctional facilities, security for the court system, the homeland security division, and the civil department. This position primarily serves as a top law enforcement official for the whole county.
Featuring:Carlos Bolanos, current Sheriff of San Mateo County, and Christina Corpus, Chief of Police Services for the City of Millbrae.
*On Zoom, with Spanish interpretation and live transcript available.
Children & Education
Instead of our typical Children & Education TAG Peer Learning Series meeting, we encourage everyone to attend the Candidate Forum for Children's Issues: Board of Supervisors, 2nd & 3rd Districts. The TAG Program Committee has crafted questions to pose to the candidates at this forum regarding a number of issues ranging from bridging the community to nonprofits and working on a sustainable budget for children, to how candidates plan to connect to the community.
Candidate Forum for Children's Issues: Board of Supervisors, 2nd & 3rd Districts
Thurs, May 5, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Thrive Alliance and Choose Children 2022, a project of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, invite you to attend a forum for candidates for San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Districts 2 and 3 to discuss critical children’s issues and their plans to shape a county where children and families can thrive.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors oversees county departments, programs, and property, with an annual budget of over $3 billion.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. District 2 includes the cities of San Mateo, Foster City, and most of Belmont (excluding the southeast portion). District 3 includes the cities of Atherton, Southeast Belmont, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside, Unincorporated Devonshire Canyon, El Granada, Emerald Lake Hills, Harbor Industrial Park, La Honda, Ladera, Loma Mar, Los Trancos Woods, Miramar, Montara, Moss Beach, Palomar Park, Pescadero, Princeton By-The-Sea, San Gregorio, Skyline, Skylonda, Stanford Lands, Vista Verde, and West Menlo Park.
*On Zoom, with Spanish interpretation and live transcript available.
Dr. Mindy Romero, Founder, and Director, Center for Inclusive Democracy, USC Price - Sol Price School of Public Policy will report her findings on the 2020 General Election Voter Outreach and Education in Counties Adopting California's Voters Choice Act. We will also strategize about election outreach and share our plans.
Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance.
Join us at Central Park, San Mateo (picnic area #4) for our first in-person social in years! Celebrate Earth Day by getting together in person and catching up with the environment & sustainability community while also enjoying a delicious, vegetarian taco bar from Sauvectio and drinks!
Thrive Leadership Circle Luncheon: Community Space Nonprofit Connection Series
Tues, April 26, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
*Registration is now closed for this event, however if you would like to be added to a waitlist, please email Keirstan.
Nonprofit executives are invited to a special in-person luncheon at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Space in Redwood City. This will be the first event in our Community Space Nonprofit Connection Series, which will create a meaningful space for local nonprofit leaders to connect and engage in thoughtful dialogue, co-create solutions to pressing challenges in an ever-changing landscape, and thrive in a joyful community with a sense of optimism for the possibilities of the future.
Join us for this opportunity to engage with peers in a trusted group setting and participate in sharing ideas and wisdom about the nonprofit sector's current issues.
We will:
Reconnect as a nonprofit community over lunch, art, and networking
Preview Thrive & CZI's Nonprofit Connection Series calendar
Present Thrive’s Strategic Alliances Initiative recommendations and actions are taken, including the launch of a COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster)
With support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, we will be hosting this luncheon in Redwood City, with a limit of 100 participants, at the CZI Community Space. The event program and location details will be sent to registered attendees.
Thrive Wellness Wednesday:
Mental Health Awareness Month
Wed, May 11, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team as we dive into Mental Health Awareness Month in our virtual series: Thrive Wellness Wednesdays. These sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every other month and incorporate practices like self-massage, mindful art, movement exercises meditation, and an exploration of ways that we can take care of ourselves for optimal health and well-being.
This month will feature a special speaker and a self-assessment practice in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. We hope you and your team will join us!
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
The County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs provides these COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. For additional communications click here.
Did you know that April is National Month of Hope? Everyone needs hope, so spread a little sunshine and bring hope into the lives of others. Find resources and more here: https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/community-resources
COVID-19 boosters help keep you strong and protected. #GetBoosted to supercharge your immunity. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 to find a vaccine near you.
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