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Thrive Events
Ballot Initiatives Pros and Cons Presented by San Mateo County Leagues of Women Voters
Thurs, October 13, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, Virtual
Join Thrive and the two Leagues of Women Voters (LWV) of San Mateo County at this event. As part of its mission to provide non-partisan political information, LWV provides impartial information about the ballot measures each election cycle.
LWV will present a non-partisan breakdown of each ballot initiative on the November General Election ballot.
You will learn:
The intent of each initiative
What does a “yes” vote means; what a “no” vote means
Supporting and opposing arguments
How the proposition is funded and its budget impact
Organizations that support and oppose the proposition
Thrive's Election Education Toolkit aims to amplify and strengthen voter outreach and education in traditionally less engaged communities by addressing the lack of knowledge about the process. Give this toolkit to leaders in your community for informal voter education. The toolkit is sponsored by The Grove Foundation, Atkinson Foundation, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Email Yajaira Ortega, Thrive's Policy & Advocacy Associate for more information.
Watch Past Candidate Forums Recordings
Thrive, in partnership with other nonprofits, hosted a series of candidate forums to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. If you would like to view a recording of these forums click here.
Looking for office space or other nonprofits interested in sharing a location? Contact Thrive and we will help to facilitate a connection.
Community Announcements
Football Tickets Available for Local Organizations Focused on Mental Health
As participants in College Football Mental Health Week, which coincides with Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 2-8 and culminates on World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, Stanford Football will recognize the work of the Defensive Line, an organization led by former Stanford football player Solomon Thomas and his parents, as well as other organizations working to promote mental health on the Stanford campus and beyond.
Stanford Athletics has set up a special promo for mental health organizations in our local region. Athletics is offering up to 2 complimentary tickets per person. Additional tickets can be purchased at a special rate of $10 each. To claim tickets, click here and enter the promotional code "WELLBEING". Stanford Athletics has also shared its mobile ticketing guide toreference if needed.
Note: These tickets are for the Stanford vs. Oregon State game taking place on Sat, October 8, at 8:00 pm.
Peninsula Clean Energy: 2023 Community Outreach Grants Call for Applications
Application Deadline: Mon, October 17
Peninsula Clean Energy invites nonprofit organizations to apply for grants up to $45,000 to collaborate on outreach to residents in San Mateo County or in the City of Los Banos. All 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or their fiscally sponsored projects with an established track record of public outreach, communications, providing social services, or case management in San Mateo County or the City of Los Banos are eligible and encouraged to apply. For more information click here.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Increasing Access to Affordable Housing Opportunities
Application Deadline: Fri, October 14
SVCF's Increasing Access to Affordable Housing Opportunities Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! This grant round will support grassroots community-organizing efforts that advance affordable housing solutions for low-income communities of color through at least one of the “3Ps of housing:” production, preservation, and tenant protection.
Community Foundation of San Carlos: 21-Day Social & Racial Equity Challenge
Sat, October 1 to Fri, October 21
Join Community Foundation of San Carlos for their upcoming 21-Day Social & Racial Equity Challenge. This 21-Day Social & Racial Equity Challenge is a powerful opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and our community. During this time, you, along with countless other community members, commit to deepening your understanding of and willingness to confront racism, bias, and other social inequities.
The Parent Venture: Learning by Heart - Creating “Innovation-Ready” Students for the Future
Thurs, October 6, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Join The Parent Venture and Tony Wagner, Ph.D., bestselling author of The Global Achievement Gapand Creating Innovators, for a discussion on how we can prepare our students to bring the skills of innovation to whatever they do. Tony will also show a short clip from the award-winning documentary film, “Most Likely to Succeed.”
Meet Rep Jackie Speier with Fixin' San Mateo County (Via Zoom)
Tues, October 11, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Join Fixin’ San Mateo County to hear from Congresswoman Jackie Speier about why civilian oversight of the Sheriff is so important and how you can get involved.
Fixin’ San Mateo County (FxSMC) is a local grassroots organization working to enact effective civilian oversight of the County Sheriff’s Office. Oversight is common sense and good government, providing transparency and accountability, supporting civil rights, and promoting effective policing. FxSMC is asking the Board of Supervisors to pass an ordinance this year to establish the framework for strong, independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office.
Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL): Climate Change - What Works and Why
Mon, October 17, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Join Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) for a Zoom presentation about climate change action on the third Monday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. During this presentation, CCL will compare climate change solutions using En-ROADS, a climate change simulation website created by MIT Sloan. They will also discuss why solutions are more or less effective and share easy actions that all of us can do to help.
The presentation is non-partisan and all are welcome.
Get the Facts on COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters & Additional Doses:
California Department of Public Health has created a COVID-19 webpage with the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and additional doses.
Note: To access fact sheets in multiple languages scroll to the bottom of the webpage.
San Mateo County Health has created a webpage where you can view the COVID-19 vaccination rates for individuals living in San Mateo County from 05/29/22-06/25/22. To download this information in PDF format click here.
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.
This fall, stay up to date on your vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Visit myturn.ca.gov to schedule your appointment or call 833-422-4255 and keep those your love safe.
Questions about the new booster? Get the facts on COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters, and Additional Doses here:
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