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Thrive Events
ARPA Funding Updates for San Mateo County Nonprofits
Thurs, June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am
San Mateo County was awarded over 148 million dollars of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds in 2021. Thrive invites you to a special convening for nonprofits for updates on the status of the ARPA funds in the San Mateo County budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. Join Thrive and Peggy Jensen, Assistant County Executive, to discuss how ARPA funding is being allocated in the proposed San Mateo County Budget, and what funding nonprofits might be able to access. There will be a short presentation and then time for Q & A.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Environment & Sustainability and Basic Needs & Safety Net TAGs:
Food Waste Reduction & Recovery
Thurs, June 30, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Senate Bill 1383, also known as California's Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Law, targets short-lived climate pollutants such as methane by limiting organic wastes while also increasing food rescue and thereby addressing food insecurity. This bill, which went into effect on January 1 of this year, requires recovery 20% of edible food for human consumption that would otherwise be disposed of or be composted, by 2025.
Join Thrive as we address both sides of this bill: environmentally, how food rescue in the county has reduced pollutant levels; and socially, how nonprofit organizations have been receiving and distributing the recovered, edible food to our local communities. Find out how both sides have been working together, and how more organizations and businesses can participate in recovering food while reducing organic waste.
This meeting will be an opportunity for connection building between those involved in the Environment & Sustainability and Basic Needs & Safety Net Thrive Action Groups (TAGs) and opportunities to find out how your organization can participate in these programs.
With support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, we will be hosting this event in Redwood City at the CZI Community Space. Location details will be sent to registered attendees. Zoom option will be available for those who would like to listen.
Welcome to Thrive Resource Room, where you will hear about Thrive updates and learn about free and affordable community resources to help your organization! This month we will feature opportunities for job seekers and small business owners/entrepreneurs, as well as an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector community.
What to expect during this session:
Job seeker resources: Jennifer Cheyer, Program Manager, will speak about NOVAworks, which provides customized services to the job seekers of Silicon Valley through its job centers in Sunnyvale and San Mateo. NOVAworks staff are dedicated to providing job seekers with the necessary tools to enter or re-enter Silicon Valley’s workforce.
Entrepreneurship resources: Amanda Anthony, Program Manager, will speak about Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, which provides classes and workshops on business planning, marketing, financial management, and more, to help small business owners start and grow their businesses. With sites in South San Francisco, East Palo Alto, and Menlo Park, Renaissance also offers access to many capital, networking opportunities, and vendor opportunities.
If you have services or information that you would like to share at our next Thrive Resource Room meeting, please email Keirstan. These sessions occur on a monthly basis. We encourage you to send staff members and volunteers (especially new ones!) to one of our monthly sessions to ensure that they are taking advantage of Thrive's resources and opportunities.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Arts & Culture Thrive Action Group: Reconnecting the Arts
Tues, July 12, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Arts & Culture organizations have had a rough few years. To continue offering essential programs and services during a pandemic, many pivoted and reinvented themselves. Now they are faced with re-emerging. Thrive and the San Mateo Office of Arts & Culture invite you to reconnect with us, and each other, over lunch and exchange ideas and stories. This is an opportunity to share how you are doing, what you need, what is and isn’t working, and to reconnect with each other. How can we help you in promoting and supporting arts and culture organizations across the County? Are you participating in OAC’s Celebration of Arts and Culture in August? We look forward to getting together with you in person!
With support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, we will be hosting this event in Redwood City at the CZI Community Space. Location details will be sent to registered attendees. A Zoom option will be available for those who would like to listen.
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, July 13, 9:30 - 11:00 am
This month we want to hear your reflections on this election. What did you learn? Who were your partners and/or supporters? How did you succeed? How do your efforts compare to the rate of voting in San Mateo County? What learnings will you bring to the November election?
With support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, we will be hosting this event in Redwood City at the CZI Community Space. Location details will be sent to registered attendees. A Zoom option will be available for those who would like to join virtually.
The practice of gratitude has been scientifically proven to provide tremendous benefits. Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team as we explore how to cultivate an "attitude of gratitude" in our virtual series: Thrive Wellness Wednesdays. This month will feature exercises to help us develop our gratitude muscles, and learn how to incorporate a little more appreciation into our daily lives.
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. If you are looking to include additional wellness practices and learn about ways to take care of yourself both within and outside of the workplace, we hope you and your team will join us!
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
County of San Mateo is seeking community members from around San Mateo County to film themselves in a 5-20 second Welcoming Video. They encourage immigrant residents to participate and speak in their native languages. The videos will be used during Welcoming Week in September 2022, and also for other county programming.
Community Events
COVID Conversations #11: Preparing California for Infant/Toddler COVID-19 Vaccinations
Wed, June 22, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) invites you to join the California Immunization Coalition (CIC) for a conversation regarding preparing California for infant/toddler COVID-19 vaccinations.
Featuring: Dr. Yvonne A. Maldonado, MD, AAP, FPIDS, FIDSA, Standford University School of Medicine; Dr. Robert Schechter, MD, MSC, Cheif Immunization Branch, CDPH. The conversation will be moderated by CIC Board members Dr. Pia Pannaraj, Infectious Disease Specialist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Dr. Eric Ball, Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates, CHOC Children's Primary Care Network.
California Policy Forum: Midterms and Moving Lines - How Nonprofits and Philanthropy Can Support Safe and Secure Elections
Thurs, June 23, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join the California Policy Forum to learn from organizations on the ground about the opportunities and challenges of the new electoral maps and how the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors can support the crucial work of ensuring representation that serves the best interests of our communities.
Featuring: Jonathan Mehta Stein, Executive Director, Common Cause; Tavae Samuelu, Executive Director, Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC); Raúl Macías, Program Director, Democracy, Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr. Foundation.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits: Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Boot Camp (Via Zoom)
Tues, August 2, to Thurs, August 4
Join Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) for their upcoming Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Boot Camp for an opportunity to learn from industry experts, explore the nonprofit business model, develop or augment management skills, and gain a robust toolkit of resources to excel and sustain yourself in a nonprofit career.
The intensive Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Boot Camp is a 3-day, not-for-credit certificate course for new executives, managers, board members, and emerging professionals from the nonprofit sector.
Second Round of Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Now Available
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 2 sets of 4 free at-home tests. If you already ordered your first set, order a second today. If you need help ordering your tests, you can call 1-800-232-0233 (1-888-720-7489 for TTY). Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
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 has provided COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. To access the communications click here.
Proudly Me. Proudly Vaccinated. June is our time to celebrate and amplify love. Keep one another safe and healthy by getting your vaccination or booster today. Visit myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 422 - 4255 to find a vaccination location near you.
COVID-19 vaccines help protect everyone at home, especially those who can’t get vaccinated yet. Keep your whole family healthy by getting those aged 5 and up vaccinated. To find a vaccine near you, visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call (833) 422 - 4255.
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