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Thrive Events
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, August 17, 9:00 - 10:30 am, virtual
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. The toolkit is sponsored by The Grove Foundation.
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, 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 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, in person
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.
Join Thrive's Strategic Planning Cohort, a unique and customizable program where you and your nonprofit leaders will create a practical and dynamic strategic plan and process that can result in:
Greater fundraising success
Clarity of your organization's mission, vision, and values
An increase in programmatic focus that minimizes "mission creep"
An improved organizational culture
Attraction of stronger board members
Reduced staff turnover
Who Is This Program For?
Nonprofit leadership teams of up to three people from small nonprofits
Nonprofits with an annual budget of roughly $250,000 to $1.5M
Organizations that are dedicated to transforming effectiveness through strategic planning
If you are interested in joining this program, please fill out the application by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. You will be notified by Friday, August 26, 2022, if you and your organization have been selected to join the program.
For more information on this opportunity, you can view the recording of our information session with Eric Ryan, co-founder of Mission Met onThrive's YouTube Page.
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 Health: Monkeypox Vaccination Interest Form
San Mateo County Health is offering residents who are interested in receiving the JYNNEOS vaccine (Monkeypox vaccine) to complete the Monkeypox Vaccination Interest Form. The monkeypox vaccine is in very limited supply throughout the United States. San Mateo County will be prioritizing those community members who are at the highest risk of exposure, or who were in close contact or potential close contact with an infected person, AND who are unable to obtain the vaccine from their healthcare provider. In addition, first vaccinations will be prioritized over second vaccinations, until there is a greater supply of vaccines.
For more information on monkeypox and the JYNNEOS vaccine please visit the links below:
Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation Art Advisory Work Group Volunteer
Application Deadline: Fri, September 2
The Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation (RWCPAF) is looking to recruit 5 community members as volunteers for an Art Advisory Work Group. The Art Advisory Work Group will assist the RWCPAF to create opportunities for local professional, emerging, and amateur artists and community groups to showcase their work in the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Community Space in downtown Redwood City.
Individuals interested in the Art Advisory Work Group should be able to commit to 40 hours of participation over the 12-month period beginning September 2022. Art Advisory Work Group members are eligible to receive a total of $2,000 for their participation over the course of one year.
Note: You are welcome to attend a virtual informational meeting on Tues, August 30, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Please register in advance for this meeting.
Community Event
SMC Asian American Pacific Islander Inaugural Civic Leadership Forum & Dinner
Fri, August 19, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
You are cordially invited to the inaugural Civic Leadership Forum and Quarterly Dinner co-hosted by Civic Leadership USA, San Mateo County Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Task Force, and San Mateo County API Caucus. The event program will highlight the Public Safety and Civic Engagement Initiatives with three keynote presentations: AAPI Voter Representation in San Mateo County by Dr. Mindy Romero, Founder & Director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy; AAPI Voter Education & Engagement Best Practices by Christine Chen, co-founder and Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote); Community Policing: Strategies that Serve & Protect AAPI Communities by San Mateo Police Chief Ed Barberini.
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.
Get kids ready to go back to school with COVID-19 vaccines! Vaccines help kids stay engaged with in-school learning, socializing, and after-school activities. To learn more about the vaccines, talk to your child’s doctor or visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
Masks may no longer be required in schools or childcare facilities, but they are still strongly recommended to help protect your children, family, and community against COVID-19.
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