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Thrive Events
Children & Education Thrive Action Group (TAG): Childcare and Out-of-School Grant Programs Updates
Thurs, August 11, 10:00 - 11:00 am
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has approved two grant programs which will allocate $4M for childcare centers and family day care home providers and $2.5M for out-of-school care providers.
Join Thrive for an information session featuring hot-off-the-press guidance directly from the San Mateo County Manager’s Office.
The out-of-school program grants will accept applications from August 11 - August 22, and the childcare grants from August 26 - September 9.
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, August 17, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Join us at our next VEOAC meeting to learn what, where, when, and why to engage potential voters for the November election. Everyone is welcome to this training and receive resources for voter education branded for your organization.
In addition, you will learn about Thrive's Election Education Toolkit. This 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.
Email Yajaira Ortega, Thrive's Policy & Advocacy Associate, if you are interested in more information about receiving the stipend.
Nonprofits and Housing: What To Know and What To Do
Thurs, September 8, 9:00 - 11:00 am
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 assigns 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. Panelists to be announced.
With support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, we will host this event in Redwood City at the CZI Community Space. Location details will be sent to registered attendees. A Zoom option will be available for those who would like to listen.
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.
Thrive Community Forum: A Summit of Education Leaders on Partnerships in Education
Thurs, September 22, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join Thrive Alliance, The San Mateo County Office of Education, and The Haas Center for Public Service at 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
Agenda and speakers coming soon!
We will provide lunch and ample opportunity for networking. This event is in person, however, we will provide a zoom link for those unable to attend, but you will not be able to participate.
Looking for office space or other nonprofits interested in sharing a location? Contact Thrive and we will help to facilitate a connection.
Community Announcements
San Mateo County Strong: Child Care Grant Program
On July 26, 2022, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved $4,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create the San Mateo County 2022 Childcare Grant Program. Given the widespread financial impacts of the pandemic on the childcare sector, this grant intends to provide financial assistance to childcare facilities so that the most vulnerable communities have care available for their children.
The grant application will be open online from Fri,August 26 to Fri, September 9, on the SMC Strong website.
San Mateo County Strong: Out-of-School Care Grant Program
On July 26, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved $2,500,000 in ARPA funds to create the 2022-2023 Out-of-School Care Grant Program to expand access to quality out-of-school care for socio-economically disadvantaged youth. Grants of $50,000 will be provided to programs serving, or having the capacity to serve, up to 100 students. Programs serving more than 100 students will be eligible for $75,000 grants.
The grant application will be open online from Thurs, August 11 to Fri, August 26, on the SMC Strong website.
COVID-19 Community Transmission High in San Mateo County
Transmission of COVID-19 remains high in San Mateo County, reflecting the continued dominance of the BA.5 variant. Vaccination remains very important to protect against severe illness and death. As many families begin to think about kids returning to classrooms SMC Health is grateful to our education partners for their work to update prevention policies and protocols to enable safe in-person learning. To read the latest message from SMC's Health Chief Louise Rogers click here.
County Health Provides Guidance on Monkeypox
With the monkeypox vaccine supply constrained, County Health is making its allocation of doses available to local health care providers and to neighboring jurisdictions that are offering large-scale vaccinations available. A small supply is being kept locally on hand for individuals identified through contact tracing. County Health officials urge people to protect themselves against the monkeypox virus, which spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids. Residents at high risk should contact their primary care provider for vaccination information.
San Mateo County Supervisors Approve Advocacy Agenda to Support Women’s Reproductive Rights
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an advocacy agenda to support women’s health and reproductive rights following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Click here to learn more.
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits: Submit Your Nominations for the 2022 Nonprofit Impact Awards
Every year, Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits recognizes leaders and organizations in the nonprofit community who make a positive impact on the community, as well as the efforts of those who support local nonprofits. This year's award categories include the Patricia A. Gardner Changemaker Award, Nonprofit of the Year Award, Collaborative Impact Award, Nonprofit Leadership Award, and Nonprofit Ally Award. SVCN will accept nominations from anyone familiar with the nominee.
Citizens Climate Lobby: Climate Change - What Works and Why (Via Zoom)
Mon, August 15, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Join Citizens Climate Lobby for a presentation designed to compare climate change solutions using En-ROADS, a climate change simulation website created by MIT Sloan. They will also discuss why solutions are more or less effective and share easy actions that all of us can do to help.
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.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Stay up to date with your vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine or boosters. Find a location here: myturn.ca.gov #ivax2protect
Through continued safety monitoring, COVID-19 vaccination has been found to be safe for children and teens. Scientists conducted clinical trials with thousands of children and teens to establish their safety and effectiveness. Find a location here: myturn.ca.gov #ivax2protect
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