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California Policy Forum: We Draw the Lines - What CA Nonprofits and Funders Need to Know About Redistricting

Wed, June 16, 10:00 - 11:15 am

Every ten years, California adjusts the boundaries of political districts throughout the state to reflect new demographic shifts revealed by data from the Census. These decisions shape how our communities are represented, how our public officials are held accountable, and how well our democracy works for the people of California. Join California Policy Forum to learn about the redistricting process and timeline, ways redistricting affects our communities, and strategies for nonprofits and funders to get involved.

Featuring: Pastor Trina Turner, Member of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission and Executive Director of Faith in the Valley; Petra Silton, Director of Advocacy and Education at Thrive Alliance; Jonathan Mehta Stein, Executive Director of California Common Cause. This event will be moderated by Christian Arana, Vice President of Policy, Latino Community Foundation.

Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting

Wed, June 16, 8:30 - 10:00 am

Join us this Wednesday for updates on the mechanics of the recall election, legislative advocacy, and a brainstorm session to get out the vote!

Open to everyone.

Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance. 

Summer Openings and Fall Plans: Sharing Ideas for Re-Entry

San Francisco Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative Acquisition Grant Application

Deadline: Fri, July 16, 12:00 pm

Community Vision, in partnership with the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development, have announced that Acquisition Grant applications are now being accepted through the San Francisco Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative. This Acquisition Grant program is designed to help organizations maintain and expand essential services and resources for residents by providing critical financial support for the acquisition of newly nonprofit-owned space. Grants can be used to fund the lesser of 25% or $1 million in acquisition costs or an upfront payment on a long-term lease (55-year minimum), also known as “effective ownership”. In the current funding round, up to $2.5 million will be available for distribution. For more information or to apply click here. 

Note: Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative Application webinar info sessions are scheduled for Thurs, June 17, 6:00 pm and Fri, June 25, 11:00 am.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families: Stay Healthy Generations Conference

Thurs, June 17, 2:00 - 6:00 pm 

Edgewood Center for Children and Families, in partnership with the Stanford Teen Health Van, will be hosting an event highlighting the importance of TAY-specific health and wellness by providing free COVID-19 and STI testing for persons ages 18 to 25 years. They will also be giving away several health related items such as first aid kits, hand warmers, weighted blankets, tablets, AirPod’s and more.

Dragon Productions Theatre Company: At the Port: Dragon's Drive-In Variety Show

Fri, June 18 to Sat, June 26

Get ready for a wild car-ride through the arts! Each night at this drive-in event, your host and industry veteran, Bora “Max” Koknar will introduce friends and collaborators from the Bay Area arts scene who will share performances which will move you to laughter, to tears, or simply drop your jaw in awe.

Mental Health Association of San Mateo County: Speaker Series on Schizophrenia

Thurs, June 24, 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Join Mental Health Association of San Mateo County for an in-depth virtual conversation about serious mental illness; what it is, how it is treated, what its effect is on families, and what could or should be different.

Featuring: Mimi Feldman, author of "He Came In With It."

Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC): Drought Resilience in San Mateo County

Thurs, June 24, 5:30 - 6:30 pm 

How is current drought impacting our region’s water supply, and is the region poised to tackle future or more extended droughts? Does the region have enough water in 2021 to meet the supply needs without a formal call to ration? What could happen to supplies if we are entering into a prolonged drought and how can we best plan for the future? Come explore these important issues with Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) and their guest speaker Tom Francis at their upcoming June Happy Hour.

Note: This event is free but preregistration is required.

For the latest news about the County of San Mateo's response to COVID-19, visit San Mateo County's COVID Response page.

For resources for nonprofits, visit Thrive's COVID-19 Response page.

For COVID-19 health and vaccine information for San Mateo County, visit San Mateo County Health.

Through the County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs, Thrive is providing COVID-19 prevention focused communications for you to share with your community. Simply copy the text and image provided and post it to your social media account. For additional communications options, please click here.

The State is fully reopening the economy on June 15 and here's what that means for Californians: 

 No more:  

🚫 Capacity limits  

🚫 Distancing required  

🚫 Color tier system 

 Learn more: covid19.ca.gov 

#VaxxUpSMC

Learn more about workplace COVID-19 safety practices and rights at SaferAtWork.ca.gov.

#VaxxUpSMC

The pandemic has caused a lot of anxiety and fear among people. It’s understandable that you want to make sure getting the vaccine is safe. The CDPH has relied on data and science to guide its response to COVID-19.

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/COVID-19Vaccine.aspx 

More Upcoming Community Events and Announcements

• Call for Candidates to Fill Committee Vacant Seat – Resource Management and Climate Protection Committee (RMCP)

• CA COVID-19 Rent Relief for San Mateo County Residents
• Silicon Valley Community Foundation: LatinXCEL Fund
• Power On Peninsula Program
• Youth Community Service: Summer of Service
• Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos: An Evening with Father Greg Boyle

For more information visit Thrivealliance.org