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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
Not Sure How To Vote?
Not sure how or where to vote for the Statewide Direct Primary Election? Visit SMCvote.org for voter registration information, Vote Center locations, hours, and to track your ballot. For questions regarding candidate forums or to request voter outreach materials please contact, Thrive's Policy & Advocacy Associate, Yajaira Ortega.
Find non-partisan, non-endorsing information about what is on your ballot by clicking the links below:
View past candidate forums in English and Spanish and see the Sheriff Candidate questionnaire on Thrive’s Candidate Forum webpage.
Find in-depth information about what's on your ballot at votersedge.org.
Community Announcement
Affordable Connectivity Program: High-Speed Internet at No Cost
As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, President Biden and Vice President Harris worked with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents to create the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bills. To deliver maximum cost savings to families, the Biden-Harris Administration has secured commitments from 20 leading internet providers to offer ACP-eligible households a high-speed internet plan for no more than $30 per month. Eligible families who pair their ACP benefits with one of these plans can receive high-speed internet at no cost. For more information and to find out if you qualify click here.
Community Events
Fuse Theatre: Feeling Home
Fri, May 20 - Sun, June 5
Join Fuse Theatre for Feeling Home, an immersive, sensorial theatre experience to create empathy and compassion towards those in our community making a new home. During this event, the audience will explore themes of rebuilding a home, keeping traditions alive, and facing discrimination in multiple rooms throughout the San Mateo County History Museum.
Opening Night is a private event at the museum and includes a reception with the artist. Sponsored and catered by Riggs Distributing.
Peninsula Jewish Community Center: The Plastic Crisis - Science and Solutions
Wed, May 25, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
We urgently need inclusive solutions to drastically reduce the number of plastics entering the environment—solutions that require a shift away from the current model of excessive plastic consumption and where sustainable solutions are still a privilege. Join Peninsula Jewish Community Center for a chance to learn more about the plastic crisis from Plastic Free Future founders, Alejandra Warren and Dr. Matt Warren. Dr. Warren will introduce us to the science behind the plastic crisis and Alejandra will discuss the solutions that could lead us to a healthier, cleaner, plastic-free future.
Join Edgewood Center for Children and Families for a Lunch and Learn Series to connect and collaborate around addressing emerging trends in the mental health space.
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 these COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications to share with your community. For additional communications click here.
Vaccinating your family against COVID-19 can mean less time sick and away from work, school and childcare. Ensure your child has the best start by getting them and yourself vaccinated against COVID-19. Talk to your child’s doctor or visit MyTurn.ca.gov to find a vaccine.
Anyone can experience mental illness, regardless of race, ethnicity or gender identity. Visit the County’s webpage for resources and information to help you find an ally and get help.
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