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Thrive Events
Candidate Forum: U.S. Representative, 15th District
Wed, September 7, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Virtual
Thrive, in partnership with other nonprofits, is hosting a series of candidate forums to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County.
The U.S. Representative of District 15 will represent our local interests in the U.S. Congress by making and voting on federal laws, introducing bills, resolutions, and amendments, and serving on committees.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. Congressional District 15 includes the cities of Daly City, Colma, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Hillsborough, Highlands, Foster City, Belmont, Redwood City, San Carlos, Emerald Lake Hills, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees. Spanish interpretation and live transcripts will also be made available during the event.
Note: Thrive Alliance is a non-endorsing and nonpartisan organization.
Nonprofits and Housing: What To Know and What To Do
Thurs, September 8, 9:00 - 11:00 am, In Person
Every city and town in San Mateo County—and the county itself—is currently drafting housing plans for the next eight years, work that will impact every nonprofit in the county and its clients. Called a Housing Element, this planning blueprint will determine in January 2023 how much housing each city will commit to building by 2031.
In a process that started in Sacramento, every jurisdiction is assigned how many housing units they must build at varying income levels, starting with very low income. The availability of affordable housing for the rest of the decade, an issue of huge importance to nonprofits and their clients, is being determined now.
Learn how nonprofits can affect the housing supply. Join the Thrive and housing advocate Yimby Action for an informative, action-oriented session. The panel will feature Jordan Grimes of Greenbelt Alliance, Jeremy Levine of Housing Leadership Council, Christine Padilla of Build Up SMC, and Kalisha Webster of Housing Choices.
Our minds, bodies, and spirits are each an important component of our being and contribute greatly to our overall sense of wellness. Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team as we build strength in each of these areas, and learn skills that can be used daily.
This month's exercises are designed to help improve our minds, bodies, and spirits, and will feature music therapy, chair yoga, a journaling activity, and a collaborative and fun group poem.
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Candidate Forum: U.S. Representative, 2nd District
Tues, September 20, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, In Person
Thrive, in partnership with other nonprofits, is hosting a series of candidate forums to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors oversees county departments, programs, and property, with an annual budget of over $3 billion.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. District 2 includes the cities of San Mateo, Foster City, and most of Belmont (excluding the southeast portion).
*Register for location details.
Note: Thrive Alliance is a non-endorsing and nonpartisan organization, and Choose Children is a non-endorsing and nonpartisan effort.
Thrive Community Forum: A Summit of Education Leaders on Partnerships in Education
Thurs, September 22, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, In Person
Join Thrive Alliance, San Mateo County Office of Education, and Haas Center for Public Service For Stanford for a summit for out-of-school-time providers and school district leaders. This summit will provide an opportunity for districts and providers to network and collaborate, as well as gain understanding and perspective, and identify the next steps for our work together.
As a community of action-oriented practitioners, we will:
Strengthen relationships between schools and providers to better address equity gaps
Explore successful partnership models
Lay the groundwork to build a coordinated approach for holistic programming
This event is in person, however, we will provide a zoom link for those unable to attend. Virtual attendees will have limited ability to participate. This event will be at the CZI Community Space in Redwood City. COVID-19 vaccines and masks are required for all CZI Community Space guests. Learn about policies here.
Candidate Forum: Board of Supervisors, 3rd District
Tues, September 27, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, In Person
Thrive, in partnership with other nonprofits, is hosting a series of candidate forums to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors oversees county departments, programs, and property, with an annual budget of over $3 billion.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. District 3 includes the cities of Atherton, Southeast Belmont, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside, Unincorporated Devonshire Canyon, El Granada, Emerald Lake Hills, Harbor Industrial Park, La Honda, Ladera, Loma Mar, Los Trancos Woods, Miramar, Montara, Moss Beach, Palomar Park, Pescadero, Princeton By-The-Sea, San Gregorio, Skyline, Skylonda, Stanford Lands, Vista Verde, and West Menlo Park.
*Register for location details.
Note: Thrive Alliance is a non-endorsing and nonpartisan organization, and Choose Children is a non-endorsing and nonpartisan effort.
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
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits & Thrive Alliance Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit - Call for Speakers
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) and Thrive Alliance are hosting our second annual Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit this fall. The Summit is designed for the region's nonprofit organizations' leadership, staff, and board members to engage in dialogue about how to meet the promises made in the nonprofit racial equity pledge, as well as to gain tools and learn strategies to advance racial justice and equity within their institutions and in our community.
This year’s Summit theme is Healing Justice. We invite speakers -- panelists, presenters, trainers, and facilitators -- to submit proposals that speak to our theme by addressing ways that the nonprofits can act on their commitments to be antiracists through a healing justice framework at systemic, community, and individual levels.
We are accepting speaker proposals through Fri, September 9. The Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit is a hybrid event tentatively scheduled for the week of Mon, October 31 - Fri, November 4, 2022. Some sessions will be virtual (via Zoom) and some will be in person (in San Mateo & Santa Clara counties).
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, if you are interested in more information about receiving the stipend.
Looking for office space or other nonprofits interested in sharing a location? Contact Thrive and we will help to facilitate a connection.
Community Announcements
County Health Pauses COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinics: To Resume Mid-September with New Boosters
San Mateo County Health’s community COVID-19 vaccine clinics are temporarily closed and are expected to reopen after Mon, September 12 when they will offer the new booster shot. Read the full news release here.
San Mateo County Health: Vaccine Site Interest Form
The County of San Mateo is extending opportunities to partner with local groups to bring Vaccination Pop-up Events to your neighborhood. The purpose of the small, targeted Pop-up events is to reduce barriers to getting vaccinated for individuals and families who have been historically underserved and are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Please fill out this form if you are interested in hosting a vaccination event at your site.
Note: Priority will be given to groups in areas with low vaccination rates. This is not for private companies looking to vaccinate their employees.
Volunteer Now With Healthy Cities Tutoring!
Become a Healthy Cities Tutor and provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to public school students to improve their academic performance, engagement in learning, and self-esteem. Tutoring sessions are held in person, once a week for 45 minutes to an hour, on a school campus or at a public library. No tutoring experience is required.
Note: Students can receive community service hours, and use the experience for resume building and college applications.
Fill out a form to submit your written comments. Comments will remain confidential and will not include attribution. You may submit written comments in any language through Thurs, September 8, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.
Participate in the upcoming Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, which includes a Community Workshop on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion (DEAI) on Thurs, September 8, 2022, from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
To participate by phone: Call +1 253-215-8782 (ID: 849-7539-0654; Passcode: 2075)
The community workshop will be held virtually in collaboration with GCAP Services and the Peninsula Clean Energy Citizens Advisory Committee. The workshop will be conducted in English, and closed captioning will be available. Please contact Shayna Barnes with questions at 650-761-6784 or sbarnes@pencleanenergy.com.
Stanford Athletics: Complimentary Tickets to Bay Area Nonprofits
Sat, September 10, 4:30 pm
Stanford Athletics is offering a limited number of complimentary tickets to bay area nonprofits for their biggest home football game of the season this weekend. To claim tickets, click here and enter SUCOMMUNITY.
Note: There is a limit of 4 tickets per person (while supplies last).
Community Events
CalNonprofits: Updates on Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Thurs, September 8, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Burdened by student loans? Did you know that for a limited time you might receive credit for past periods of repayment on loans that would otherwise not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program? But time is running out on this PSLF waiver; the deadline is October 31st.
Join CalNonprofits for an update on where things stand with PSLF and the waiver, and learn the best course of action for you to take to move closer to student loan forgiveness. During this event, you will hear from Celina Damian, the Student Loan Servicing Ombudsperson for the CA Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (CDFPI).
Youth Community Service: 2022 Mid-Peninsula National Day of Service
Sunday, September 11
Join Youth Community Service for their 2022 Mid-Peninsula National Day of Service to volunteer your time at multiple service sites, as well as at-home projects, to help serve the community.
Acterra: Getting Environmentalists to Vote - Big Data and Behavioral Change
Wed, September 14, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Join Acterra for their upcoming lecture with Nathaniel Stinnett, Founder & Executive Director of the Environmental Voter Project. This non-partisan nonprofit is successfully using data analytics and behavioral science to get environmentalists to the polls. Named one of five global “climate visionaries” by The New York Times in 2018, and dubbed “The Voting Guru” by Grist magazine, Stinnett is an expert on cutting-edge campaign techniques and the behavioral science behind getting people to vote.
Note: This event will include Q&A. The event is free but registration is required.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition: Bike to the Future
Sun, September 18
Join Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) for their 2nd Annual Fundraising Ride, held in partnership with Viva Calle SJ. This year’s three route options are 10, 25, or 50 miles with plenty of time to enjoy Viva Calle and the after-party at Camino Brewing.
Want to support and get this year's gaiter, but can't make the ride in-person ride? Imvizar has taken the San José Department of Transportation’s design drafts and transformed them into an augmented reality experience that everyone can enjoy.
Redwood City Library Foundation: Upscale Pub Crawl to Support the Redwood City Public Library
Wed, September 21, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
In recognition of Banned Books Week, the Redwood City Library Foundation (RCLF) is holding an Upscale Pub Crawl (Pub-Libations) on September 21. Ticket holders will start at the Downtown Library and stroll downtown to enjoy a discounted libation (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) at participating establishments, including Alhambra Irish House, Angelicas, City Pub, CRU Wine Bar, Gourmet Haus Staudt, LV Mar, Quinto Sol, The BottleShop, The Hub, Blacksmith, Little Green, and The Sandwich Spot. Each pub will feature a banned book with an RCLF board member present to answer questions.
Join CalNonprofits for a chance to explore how to take your nonprofit idea from dream to reality. This discussion will cover the crucial nuts and bolts of what it takes to get your organization up and running in this perennially popular webinar led by CalNonprofits CEO Jan Masaoka.
Asian American Pacific Islander Voter Engagement Training for San Mateo County Leaders
Sun, October 1, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join this interactive voter engagement training for AAPI-identified leaders in San Mateo County led by Christine Chen, Executive Director and Founder of the Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), a nationally recognized and leading nonprofit in AAPI civic engagement.
During this half-day training, you will learn about voter mobilization strategies and develop skills to get our AAPI community registered and turning out to vote in November.
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.
California’s #COVID19 toolkit is full of options to prevent infection and serious illness. Vaccines, masking, testing, ventilation, and treatments all play an important role in keeping you and our community safe. Learn how to protect you + your family: https://bit.ly/Prevent_COVID19
More protection is here for your littlest family members! COVID-19 vaccines are now available for kids 6 months+ and can help keep the whole family safer from serious illness & hospitalization. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 to find a vaccine near you.
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