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Thrive Events
Children & Education Thrive Action Group (TAG): Moving From Theoretical Policies to Action
Tues, June 14, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
During the Candidate Forum on Children's Issues in May, many interesting ideas were proposed. Let's discuss how some of these ideas would impact community-based organizations (CBOs) and youth in San Mateo County and reflect on what effective collaboration looks like between CBOs and the San Mateo County Office of Education.
Here are some questions to get us thinking:
How can we bridge the gap between thought and action?
What are the wins and challenges of past partnerships?
What does the ideal relationship between the County and CBOs look like?
In partnership with other community-based organizations, Thrive hosted a series of candidate forums designed to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. Watch our recordings of past forums and view the San Mateo County Sheriff pre-questionnaire and statements on our candidate forum webpage.
Statewide Direct Primary Election
Last Chance To Vote!
The voting deadline is upon us and now is the time to vote and have your voice heard. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to make a difference and be counted in the Statewide Direct Primary Election. Return your ballot by mail or in person by 8:00 pm on June 7, 2022. Visit SMCvote.org today to start the voting process before it's too late.
Note: Some local elections will be decided in June.
Community Announcements
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: 2023 Community Fund RFA
Deadline: Thurs, June 30, 5:00 pm
The Community team at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is pleased to announce the RFA launch for CZI’s annual Community Fund, which will help support organizations that are creating a more socially, economically, and racially just San Mateo County. Through this funding opportunity, selected partners will be awarded two-year grants up to $200,000, along with opportunities to participate in capacity-building programming.
The application cycle will open on Tues, June 7, at 9:00 am and close on Thurs, June 30, at 5:00 pm.
Active as of Sun, May 1, all California residents who are 50 years of age or older and who meet all Medi-Cal eligibility criteria will qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal. For more information click here.
Community Events
Sanchez Art Center: Intensity of Silence - Gale Antokal
Fri, June 3 - Sun, June 26
Join Sanchez Art Center as they approach the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring Intensity of Silence by artist Gale Antokal, 5 Wishes by Dr. Martina Ayala, and Tell Me a Story by the Art Guild of Pacifica.
The opening reception for all three shows is on Friday, June 3, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, with music by The Breeze (aka Jamey Brzezinski). A daytime reception for artist Gale Antokal will also be held on Saturday, June 4, 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Sunday Funday with San Mateo PAL at Hillsdale Shopping Center
Sun, June 5 - Sun, July 24
Join San Mateo Police Activities League (PAL) for their upcoming Sunday Funday this summer at Hillsdale Shopping Center. PAL staff and police officers will be at the North Block between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm for fun, games and chit-chat. Come have some fun on the following dates:
Join Coastal Arts League for an All Media Art Exhibition. During this exhibition, six artists will collaborate to bring their own views of life on earth to the exhibition gallery at 300 Main St. in Half Moon Bay.
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 has provided COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. To access the communications click here.
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