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Thrive Events
Candidate Forum: State Assembly, 21st District
Wed, May 4, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
California State Assembly passes bills on public policy matters, sets levels for state spending, raises and lowers taxes, and votes to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes. Along with the State Senate, it is the legislative branch of the California State Government.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. State Assembly District 21 includes South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Baywood Park Highlands, Belmont, San Carlos, Foster City, Redwood City, Emerald Lake Hills, and North Fair Oaks, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto.
Candidate Forum for Children's Issues: Board of Supervisors, Districts 2 & 3
Thurs, May 5, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Thrive Alliance and Choose Children 2022, a project of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, invite you to attend a forum for candidates for San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Districts 2 and 3 to discuss critical children’s issues and their plans to shape a county where children and families can thrive.
If you are concerned about the issues facing children, including affordable and high-quality child care and learning environments, the effects of COVID-19 on parents, teachers and learners, and the mental health of children and families, plan on attending this forum to learn where the candidates stand on these issues and their plans for addressing them.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors oversees county departments, programs, and property, with an annual budget of over $3 billion.
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 pro bono consulting from the alumni of some of the top universities in the county 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 on pro bono consulting:
The Stanford Alumni Consulting Team (ACT): Susan Austin, Director, Alumni Consulting Team, Stanford Graduate School of Business will provide details on the Stanford ACT, which offers strategic pro bono consulting through a network of Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni volunteers. Bay Area nonprofits that meet ACT's client criteria - in addition to nonprofits anywhere in the US that focus on advancing racial equity - can apply for a customized ACT project, which is delivered in two rounds a year (deadlines in January and July for projects that kick-off in March and September).
Harvard Business School Community Partners: SallyAldridge, Executive Director, Community Partners - Harvard Business School Association of Northern California will discuss how your organization can work with HBS alumni for pro bono help in areas such as strategic planning, marketing, scaling growth, revenue diversification, and business planning. This program empowers HBS alumni to make a positive social impact in their community and leverage their skills and experience to help nonprofit organizations succeed.
University of Pennsylvania's PennPAC Pro Bono Alumni Consulting: Ellen Haude, Director of PennPAC Bay Area, will speak about the local chapter of PennPAC, an organization that brings together alumni of the University of Pennsylvania from a wide variety of backgrounds to serve as pro bono consultants to nonprofits. Alumni from all Penn schools work in teams over an 8-10 week timeframe to provide actionable recommendations in areas where the client may lack bandwidth or expertise.
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.
Thrive Wellness Wednesdays: Mental Health Awareness Month
Wed, May 11, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team as we dive into Mental Health Awareness Month in our virtual series: Thrive Wellness Wednesdays. 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.
This month will feature a special speaker and a self-assessment practice in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. We hope you and your team will join us!
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
In partnership with other community-based organizations, Thrive is hosting a series of candidate forums designed to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. Register or see recordings of past events here.
Statewide Direct Primary Election
The Last Day To Vote Is June 7!
Ballots will be mailed out starting Mon, May 9. Drop off your voted ballot, register to vote, get language or other voting assistance, or vote in person at any Vote Center. For election information, including voter registration, Vote Center locations, hours, and to track your ballot visit SMCvote.org.
For outreach materials in multiple languages for your community, reach out to Yajaira Ortega.
To view Thrive's upcoming candidate forums or catch up on past candidate forums visit Thrive's Civic Participation webpage.
Community Announcements
Board of Supervisors to Welcome Back In-Person Meetings
Beginning Tues, May 3, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will welcome the public back to its chambers in a limited capacity while still accommodating participation virtually. This way, residents are given a choice that works best for both their schedule and individual health concerns. The in-person meeting will mark the first time any County supervisors have met in Board Chambers since going fully virtual in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To read more on the County of San Mateo's press release, please click here.
Grant Opportunity: Promising Practices to End Rural Child Hunger
Deadline: Mon, May 9
Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign and Save the Children are soliciting applications from rural school districts, food banks, Tribal communities, faith-based organizations, and other community-based providers seeking support in their efforts to alleviate child hunger and food insecurity. Applications can come from a single organization or any lead organization representing a partnership effort. Funding can be applied to new and/or existing programs.
This project seeks to identify, document, and better understand promising practices within rural communities that achieve any of the following outcomes:
Increase food security among rural children
Increase participation in one or more of the federal Child Nutrition Programs
Decrease stigma associated with accessing federal Child Nutrition Programs and/or additional food assistance resources
Promoting and supporting enrollment of SNAP, WIC, and/or Pandemic - EBT programs as well as the Child Tax Credit.
Broad-based community engagement to understand and address community needs related to child food security and sustain partnerships to support meaningful interventions over time.
Grant requests will be considered for amounts up to $50,000 with a minimum grant amount of $10,000. For more information or to apply click here.
Community Events
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition: E-Bike Basics!
Wed, May 4, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Thinking about getting an e-bike? Wondering about what all the fuss is about? Not sure what kind of e-bike might be right for you? Did you buy an e-bike, but you're feeling a little intimidated about riding it? Join Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition for a discussion about e-bike basics. Not only will they be talking about all things e-bikes, but they will be giving all webinar attendees the opportunity to win a $25 gift card!
League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County: Candidate Forum for District 3 San Mateo Board of Supervisors
Wed, May 4, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Join the League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County for their upcoming virtual District 3 Candidate Forum for the San Mateo Board of Supervisors.
Disability Vote CA: Redistricting and Representation - What's It All About?
Fri, May 6, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Did you know that redistricting, a process that follows the 10-year U.S. Census, has possibly changed who your elected representatives are? Are you wondering how this will affect the upcoming Primary Election on June 7? Join Disability Vote California as they present "Redistricting and Representation: What's It All About?."
The following topics will be covered:
What is Redistricting? How and why does it happen?
What is a District? What type of districts exists in our communities?
How can we build a relationship with our elected representatives? Hear from disability community advocates on advice for building relationships with elected officials.
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 provides these COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. For additional 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 about how to protect you + your family: https://bit.ly/Prevent_COVID19
#California has led the nation’s fight against the #COVID19 pandemic with early public health measures that saved lives. The state’s SMARTER plan will prepare us for future public health emergencies.
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