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Thrive Events
The California Grants Portal: Learning to Navigate This New Resource for Nonprofits
Wed, September 22, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Learn how to fully leverage the new California Grants Portal, a project by the California State Library, to showcase on one website the grants being offered on a competitive or first-come basis by over 50 California state agencies.
Shivani Bose-Varela, California Grants Portal Program Manager, will explain how you can utilize the portal to run searches for grants and loans being offered to nonprofits, find contact information for the state agency administering the grant, subscribe to a newsletter alerting you to the latest grant opportunities posted by state agencies, and more.
Environment & Sustainability TAG: Planning for Collective Climate Goals
Thurs, September 23, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Today’s fires, droughts, and hurricanes are continually reminding us that climate change is happening now, and that overwhelmingly, the disadvantaged suffer the most. The recent IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report emphasized the need for urgent action. There are many nonprofits and agencies working locally on different aspects of mitigation and resilience. What are the collective goals across sectors? How can we work together more effectively to reach those goals?
Join Thrive for this series designed to collectively focus climate goals based on your priorities. Even if you cannot make it to the event, please feel free to complete the survey. Come prepared to be an active part of the conversation.
This session will be facilitated by Matt Biggar, Ph.D., Founder of Connected to Place.
Everyone is welcome to complete this one question survey about your climate priorities whether or not you can join the event.
Children & Education TAG: Peer Learning Series - Afterschool Advocacy Partnerships
Tues, September 28, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Innovate Public Schools, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and Thrive Alliance invite you to an in-depth conversation about extended learning opportunities and advocating for after school programs for schools, local districts, school boards, elected representatives, as well as funders.
Learn about what Innovate is currently exploring and their vision to support the expansion of tutoring for students, collaborate with after school providers, raise funding, and obtain the resources our students need to Thrive. We will explore how to collaborate on future advocacy. If you are an after school care provider, please join us.
Mon, October 4 - Wed, October 6, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Registration is now LIVE for the FREE Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit! Join nonprofit leaders to:
Renew our collective commitment to fight against systemic racism
Reflect on and learn how we can do better as organizations
Be inspired and move forward to co-create, centering community voice, a racially just community
The Summit -- with the theme of "No Going Back" -- will be a learning space where we can deepen our understanding about how to meet the nonprofit racial equity pledge and to advance racial justice and equity within our institutions and in our community. It is also a call to action for nonprofits.
Note: The summit is being offered as a six-part series of webinars from Mon, October 4 to Wed, October 6, at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm each day. The art and theme for the Summit -- No Going Back -- was created by Bay Area artist and activist Favianna Rodriguez.
The Official Redistricting Database Is Now Publicly Available
The official redistricting database is now publicly available on the Statewide Database’s website. This data will allow the redistricting Commissions at all levels to begin the process of drawing the lines with the newly released data.
Harvard Business School Community Partners: Now Accepting Nonprofit Applications for Virtual Alumni Brainstorming Sessions
Application Deadline: Fri, October 1
Have big decisions to make for your organization that could use fast, focused and impactful help? Harvard Business School Community Partners is now accepting applications from social impact organizations interested in receiving an Alumni Brainstorming Session this fall. Alumni Brainstorming Sessions enable local nonprofits to obtain real-time advice on a specific business challenge they are facing from Harvard Business School alumni volunteers who are interested in helping to create social good. For more information or to apply click here.
SMC Arts Commission Launches the 2021 Grants Program
Deadline: Fri, October 15
The County's Office of Arts & Culture is set to administer the San Mateo County Arts Commission’s 2021 grants program, providing a streamlined trust-based grant opportunity for general support for all arts and culture nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County. The grant opportunity will be open from Wed, September 29 to Fri, October 15 through the Common Grant Application. Trust-based funding provides grantees with the flexibility to use the funds in a way that makes the most sense for your individual organization.
A Grant Workshop will be held on Tues, September 21, 2:00 - 3:00 pm to go over the process and answer questions. The workshop will be recorded and available later for those that cannot attend. For more information and to register click here.
Community Events
The Parent Venture: #ReachOut: Community Resources for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Tues, September 28, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
September is Suicide Prevention Month! In this collaborative event, San Mateo County Health (Suicide Prevention Committee / Office of Diversity & Equity), StarVista, Sequoia Healthcare District, and The Parent Venture offer community resources for youth mental health and suicide prevention. This webinar will provide important information for parents/caregivers and supportive adults about suicide prevention, including warning signs, risk factors, and how to support a child/youth who is struggling.
This presentation is sponsored by San Mateo County Health, Sequoia Healthcare District, StarVista, and The Parent Venture.
Note: Parents, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome! Free admission. Spanish interpretation will be available. Questions? Contact Charlene Margot, MA, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture (The Parent Education Series).
Arts Unity Movement: Seeds of Change - Four Week Workshop Series (Online & In Person)
Tues, September 28, 6:30 pm to Tues, October 19, 8:45 pm
Join Arts Unity Movement for a four-week workshop series led by AUM's Roberta Wentzel-Walter, ATR-BC, and Coleen Lorenz,BC-DMT, where they will introduce movement and art strategies designed to reinvent ourselves. Each session will consist of gentle movement, guided meditation, and art experience, followed by discussion. We will explore the power of our breath, mind, and voice to embody our authentic selves and view this time as an opportunity to help create a new way of being in this world.
In Concert With Caminar: Complimentary Event Benefitting Caminar’s Behavioral Health Equity Fund
Sat, October 9, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Join Caminar for their 11th annual In Concert event benefitting Caminar's Behavioral Health Equity Fund. The Behavioral Health Equity Fund was created to continue their response to the urgent behavioral health needs of the Bay Area’s underserved populations.
Featuring: Judith Hill, a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, CA, praised by Rolling Stone for her “stellar powerhouse vocals.” She’s had the distinct privilege of being one of the final musicians to be mentored by Prince, who co-produced her debut album Back In Time.
Note: This virtual event is 100% donation-based. For event questions, reservation assistance, or sponsorship opportunities, email events@caminar.org.
PG&E and California Fire Foundation have provided the following wildfire safety and evacuation social media messages and graphics that can be downloaded and shared with your community.
For COVID-19 health and vaccine information for San Mateo County, visit San Mateo County Health.
COVID-19 Communications
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.
The CDC has followed more than 35,000 people who were vaccinated during or just before pregnancy. Researchers have found no safety concerns for pregnant people receiving the #COVID19 vaccine. For more information on pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccines: https://bit.ly/CDPHVAP
If someone you know hasn't been able to pay rent or utilities due to #COVID19, have them visit http://HousingIsKey.com before eviction protections end on Sept. 30th! The #CARentRelief program helps income-eligible renters and their landlords with 100% unpaid rent or utilities.
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