This event is in person. We will provide a zoom link for those unable to attend, but participation will be limited. This event will be held at the Sobrato Community Conference Center in Redwood Shores. COVID-19 masks are required for all guests.
Ballot Initiatives Pros and Cons Presented by San Mateo County Leagues of Women Voters
Thurs, October 13, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, Virtual
Join Thrive and the two Leagues of Women Voters (LWV) of San Mateo County at this event. As part of its mission to provide non-partisan political information, LWV provides impartial information about the ballot measures each election cycle.
LWV will present a non-partisan breakdown of each ballot initiative on the November General Election ballot.
You will learn:
The intent of each initiative
What does a “yes” vote means; what a “no” vote means
Supporting and opposing arguments
How the proposition is funded and its budget impact
Organizations that support and oppose the proposition
Thrive's Election Education 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, Atkinson Foundation, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Email Yajaira Ortega, Thrive's Policy & Advocacy Associate for more information.
Looking for office space or other nonprofits interested in sharing a location? Contact Thrive and we will help to facilitate a connection.
Community Announcements
On Democracy’s Front Line: Help Conduct Fair, Accurate, Secure and Transparent Elections
Want to help on the front line of democracy? The County’s Registration and Elections Division is seeking candidates for numerous positions. Election workers can earn $22.30 an hour to start as an Office Assistant, helping with the run-up to the general election on Nov. 8, 2022. Numerous other short-term paid positions are also available to help conduct a fair, accurate, secure, and transparent election. For more information click here.
Housing Industry Foundation: Emergency Housing Fund — Applications Are Open
Housing Industry Foundation (HIF) distributes 500 emergency housing grants every year to individuals and families in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties so they can remain securely housed. These grants of up to $2,500 bridge the gap between crisis and stability to help pay rent, security deposits, and utility bills. To learn more about HIF’s Emergency Housing Fund click here.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Environment - Community Action Grants
For decades, studies have shown that low-income families and communities of color are less likely to live in a healthy environment. Through the Environment: Community Action Grant program, Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) supports BIPOC-led and allied organizations that prioritize improving access to clean air, water, open space, and food in communities of color and undocumented communities. This program will also support local organizations engaged in countering the climate crisis.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Health - Community Action Grants
The United States spends more on healthcare than any other country, but we have not been able to achieve equitable health outcomes for all members of our communities. Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) believes that all communities should have an equal role in deciding our region's future. The Health: Community Action Grants aims to address these disparities and improve access to care, strengthen primary care, address upstream health factors, and offer mental health services.
Discover Stanford for You: Accelerating Solutions for Global Sustainability
Wed, October 19, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
How do Stanford researchers collaborate with partners to solve some of our most pressing sustainability problems? This session is designed to discuss how Stanford faculty from across the university are working alongside practitioners to co-create and scale solutions for climate and sustainability challenges that threaten people globally.
This event will feature Georgia Farooq, Executive Director at Thrive Alliance as a guest speaker.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Finance Fundamentals - Understanding Key Language, Concepts, and Practices
Tues, October 11, Thurs, October 13, & Thurs, October 20
Join Silicon Valley Community Foundation for a three-session training designed to provide core language and skills about nonprofit finance in an expressly political context. Participants will have the opportunity to critically examine how capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy shape nonprofit financial reporting and systems – and how we can work to reverse these long-standing injustices.
Join Acterra for a virtual event in their Fall Lecture Series. During this event, a panel discussion will feature six dedicated high school students from the Cupertino Youth Climate Action Team describing their advocacy vision, goals, and wins. Audience questions are encouraged.
This event will be moderated by Crystal Hernandez of Acterra's Student Ambassador Program.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation: From Fundraiser to Resource Mobilizer - Changing Our Perspectives and Practices to Shift Power
Wed, October 24, Fri, October 26 & Thurs, October 28
Join Silicon Valley Community Foundation for a three-session training designed to provide fundraisers, leaders, organizers, and volunteers at all levels a chance to reimagine their roles and embrace approaches to mobilizing resources that build and amplify community power.
Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County: Housing Leadership Day 2022
Fri, October 21, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join the Housing Leadership Council at their annual premier housing conference: Housing Leadership Day 2022! Network with housing professionals, city and county staff, elected officials, and housing advocates and activists!
Note: This will be an in-person conference with a virtual option. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Maximum Capacity for in-person: 100.
Disruption + Transformation: Creating New Futures for Nonprofit Capacity Building
Thurs, October 27 - Fri, October 28 & Thurs, November 10
During the past few years, we have lived in seemingly constant disruption. We have all been trying to forge our paths in numerous “new normal” settings, which begs the question: are we truly making progress toward the future we want to see? Disruption + Transformation is an opportunity to continue that disruption in a hopeful way and create new futures in nonprofit capacity building. This national conference truly reflects the values of inclusion, diversity, community, and environmental stewardship, with an intention to disrupt the status quo and help nonprofit capacity builders forge new, more inclusive pathways to desired futures.
Note: Regular cost is $375 for all three days, however, Thrive members will receive a $75 discount by entering the discount code thrive during registration.
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.
United we keep our communities safe and vibrant!
Visit myturn.ca.gov or call 1(833)422-4255 to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine or booster.
Don’t miss the Community Crew this week – they’ll be distributing at-home COVID-19 test kits and masks:
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