Thrive RISE will be in communication with nonprofits, emergency managers, and other agencies throughout the storm to help communicate needs and coordinate responses. Sign up for notifications by subscribing to the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) mailing list or by filling out this Google Form.
Storm Impacts Survey for San Mateo County Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations
Recent storms have resulted in flooding, mudslides, high winds, and power outages across San Mateo County. Initial damage assessments may not reflect neighborhood- or household-level storm impacts, because local damage data can be difficult to track and organize during the early phases of a disaster, particularly in underserved communities. Underreported damages can result in fewer recovery resources being allocated to a community.
Thrive RISE is asking nonprofits and community-based organizations to report storm impacts on their facilities and services, as well as impacts on the communities they serve. This survey will be shared with the County and cities to ensure they have a thorough understanding of household-level storm impacts and can target their own damage assessments to the hardest hit areas with the lowest capacity for recovery. This survey may also be shared with flood control agencies to gain a better understanding of evolving flood patterns.
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, January 18, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Virtual Only
Join us for 2022 Wrapped - Election Edition, where we will share our most memorable election moments of the year: challenges and successes of our outreach strategies, voter education highlights, and engagement lessons learned. The County Elections Office will present the final election data for discussion. We will have a Q&A session to discuss any questions regarding the past or future elections. Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance.
Thrive Resource Room: Local Media, Strategic Planning, and Your Nonprofit
Tues, January 24, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Welcome to Thrive Resource Room, where you will hear about Thrive updates and learn about free and affordable community resources to help your organization!
Learn about opportunities for pro bono consulting on how to create a successful strategic planning process for your nonprofit and the importance of local media and how to engage with the press. You will also get an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector network.
During this session you will learn about:
Launching a successful strategic planning process for your nonprofit: David Rhode, Deputy Director of PennPAC will discuss the key steps and considerations that will enable your organization to carry out an effective strategic planning process. David Rhode is the Deputy Director of PennPAC, an organization that utilizes University of Pennsylvania alumni to provide pro bono consulting to the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining PennPAC, David founded and scaled a global nonprofit organization for 14 years. He has his MBA from The Wharton School and teaches Nonprofit Branding at the University of Pennsylvania.
Local media impacts: Michelle Iracheta,Editor & Reporter, Redwood City Pulse, will speak about Redwood City Pulse's mission, and how it intersects with both the nonprofit sector and the community at large. Michelle will also discuss the impact of local media on the community and how you can spotlight your organization on the Redwood City Pulse website. In her career spanning nearly a decade, Michelle has covered mental health, public safety, disability rights, education, and city government. Her work has also appeared in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Seattle Times, and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. She is the recipient of a first-place Blethen Award from the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association and has earned recognition from nonprofit Investigative Reporters and Editors. Prior to joining the Pulse, Michelle worked at the Houston Chronicle.
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 regular basis. We encourage you to send staff members and volunteers (especially new ones!) to one of our 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 (TAG): One Billion Dollars for Arts Education - What Happens Next with Prop. 28 Funds?
Wed, January 25, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, In-Person, Location TBD
On Nov. 8, Californians overwhelmingly passed Proposition 28, bringing a windfall of arts education funding to schools. While arts education is mandated in grades 1-12, each district must decide how to fund and implement it. The result has been inconsistent arts programming that leaves many children, especially those in low-income areas, with little exposure or access to the arts and creative forms of expression. Many dedicated and experienced arts education nonprofits have emerged to address this issue.
Prop. 28 will provide about $1 billion each year in funding to California public schools using 80% of the money on teachers and aides, and the balance will be used for art supplies and materials. How will this affect our nonprofit arts education providers?
Children & Education Thrive Action Group (TAG): Funding Streams & Partnerships in Education
Thurs, January 26, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Join us for a conversation with Rubie Acosta Macaraeg, Expanded Learning and Community Partnerships Coordinator, and Niambi Clay, Executive Director of Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion with the San Mateo County Office of Education about:
Expanded learning and community partnerships funding streams
How to leverage current state initiatives to develop strong partnerships between community-based organizations and school districts
What SMCOE's role is and what it offers providers
We will also reflect on and build on the success of September's Summit of Education Leaders on Partnerships in Education.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Thurs, January 26, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, In-Person, Location TBD
President Biden made an emergency declaration for California counties impacted by winter storms that caused widespread flooding, mudslides, high winds, and power outages. As San Mateo County begins its recovery journey, we invite stakeholders to reconsider what we know about a "typical" flood event and explore methods for radically reducing our future flood risk through nature-based solutions. Join our panel of experts to learn about the complexity of calculating flood risk, regulatory frameworks for mandating green infrastructure, and community-implemented nature-based solutions.
OneShoreline Project Manager, Makena Wong,will present an overview of flood risk in San Mateo County and categories of mitigation.
County/City Association of Governments (C/CAG) for San Mateo County Senior Program Specialist, Reid Bogert, will address the regulatory framework for and government implementation of green infrastructure.
Climate Resilient Communities Resilient Adaptation Program Manager, Cade Cannedy, will share a case study of locally-implemented green infrastructure and recommend duplicating those efforts in other communities.
Peninsula Clean Energy Senior Manager of Community Relations, Kirsten Andrews-Schwind, will share the Home Upgrade programs available to residents who have been affected by the storms.
Resource Conservation District San Mateo Executive Director, Kellyx Nelson, will present their work on nature-based solutions for climate mitigation, watershed protection to mitigate disasters, and emergency response to mitigate hazards after a fire or flooding.
Thrive Wellness Wednesdays Survey: Help Us Plan Next Year
This year, Thrive explored a variety of wellness and self-care techniques to bring to our everyday lives through our Thrive Wellness Wednesdays program. Together, we learned about laughter yoga, mindful art, progressive muscle relaxation, medication, and more.
Please take a quick survey and help us plan next year's Thrive Wellness Wednesdays, events and tell us what you would like to learn about in 2023.
Looking for office space or other nonprofits interested in sharing a location? Contact Thrive and we will help to facilitate a connection.
Community Announcement
County of San Mateo: Storm Updates - Where to Find News and Information
The County of San Mateo has created a webpage with a list of websites and telephone numbers that can help you stay safe and prepare for future emergencies. Click here to learn more.
Community Events
The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment: Whiplash Weather - Lessons from California’s Deadly 2023 Storms
Wed, January 18, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Join The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment for a panel discussion exploring the extent to which climate change is contributing to the intensity of California’s ongoing deadly storms, what modeling is telling us to expect in the future, and how residents and decision-makers can plan and prepare for those projected impacts, particularly in overburdened communities.
A panel of Stanford scientists joined by community leaders and responders will discuss the science behind this latest example of climate-fueled weather extremes, in addition to assessing implications for the state’s drought recovery and lessons for community preparedness. The discussion will also explore where resilience and adaptation or emergency planning efforts paid off at the local level and what tools and methods are available to provide solutions to both drought and flooding water storage challenges.
Sanchez Art Center: Elaine Badgley Arnoux - Along the Way - The Space of Remembering
Fri, January 20 - Sun, February 12
Join Sanchez Art Center for three new exhibitions. In the Main Gallery, established artist Elaine Badgley Arnoux (b. 1926) will be showcasing paintings and mixed media pieces in Along the Way — The Space of Remembering. Concurrently, in the West Gallery, the Art Guild of Pacifica will begin the year with a group show entitled Dreams. Lastly, a showing of the return of the Fog Fest Invitational Photography Show will be featured in the East Gallery.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Strategic Planning Workshop
Tues, January 24, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Whether it is time for your organization to develop a new plan or you're looking for a guide to adjust your current plan, this workshop will leave you with the tools and resources you need to get the process going. Join the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) for a chance to review the three basic steps to effective strategic planning and explore the various ways that organizations can utilize the process to increase impact and meet goals.
South Bay Food Justice Collaborative: Building Equity in the Silicon Valley Food System
Wed, January 25, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Join South Bay Food Justice Collaborative for a professional development webinar series that examines equity issues in Silicon Valley's food system. We will learn about the historical origin of disparities in farming and food security in our region and leave with strategies for promoting food justice in our work. Speakers will include community members, practitioners, and other food system leaders.
Note: Webinars will take place once a month from January to April and conclude with an in-person gathering at the Stanford Educational Farm in May.
Community Convening: Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Wed, January 25, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Join Reach (a coalition of elected officials in San Mateo County), Fly (Youth Partners), and The San Mateo-Foster City School District as they host a community convening to discuss policy and practice as it relates to dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline.
Note: The presentations and break-out sessions will be held at the San Mateo-Foster City School District Office (1170 Chess. Dr. Foster City). Dinner and childcare will be provided.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Passing the Torch - Nonprofit Succession Planning Workshop
Thurs, January 26, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Is your organization prepared for the transition or departure of your executive or key staff? The Center for Excellence in Nonprofits’ (CEN) upcoming workshop will develop attendees’ understanding of succession planning and the unique challenges and opportunities organizations and leaders face in their wake. They will also explore the components of an effective transition plan which include clarifying the roles and responsibilities of board members as well as incoming and outgoing staff.
Participants in this course will leave with skills to develop succession planning goals and outline action steps for future success and increased sustainability for your organization. Planning for transitions is a critical strategic process that you can – and should - start working towards well before a departure is expected.
Children Now: Introducing the 2023 California County Scorecard of Children’s Well-Being
Tues, January 31, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join Children Now for a webinar about how you can use the 2023 California County Scorecard of Children’s Well-Being to support kids in your community. The California County Scorecard of Children’s Well-Being delivers a current and comprehensive picture of children’s health, education, and welfare in every one of California’s 58 counties. This report provides county-level data mapping, tracking key indicators of child well-being across counties, over time, and by race and ethnicity.
The webinar will provide an overview of the findings in the Scorecard; trends in children’s health, early childhood, education, and child welfare; and opportunities for local and state advocates to work together to build power, amplify community voices, and improve children’s outcomes. Please bring your thoughts and questions! There will be ample time for Q&A and discussion.
Reusable San Mateo County: Ring in the New Year with OKAPI Reusables!
Tues, January 31, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Join Reusable San Mateo County for a conversation with Emily Chueh, co-founder of Okapi Reusables, on the launch of the Reusable Cup Network in San Mateo. OKAPI has been working with the City and County of San Mateo to launch a reusable cup network in downtown San Mateo, CA.
San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture: Arts as LIFE!
Wed, February 1, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join the San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture for a virtual day-long arts experience that will be rich with opportunities to practice creativity and its connections to learning. Arts as Life! is open to all K-12 teachers, administration, staff, and counselors. This immersive experience will include many dynamic presenters, a rockstar line-up for the keynote, student performances, AND MORE!
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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