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Thrive Events
Thrive RISE (Resilience in Shared Emergencies): Coordinating Staff Roles During Disasters
Thurs, March 9, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Virtual
Staff roles can shift drastically during emergencies; planning for who will take on what roles can greatly facilitate an organization's response to emergencies and orient staff to respond. This free 4-hour training will provide an overview of the Incident Command System (ICS) explicitly geared toward nonprofits and community-based organizations in San Mateo County, and organizations will then apply their new knowledge through group exercises. Participants will learn how to effectively prepare and coordinate staff to take on five roles crucial to disaster response and recovery.
* Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Last Chance to Join the Executive Peer Coaching Series!
Opportunities for peer learning among nonprofit leaders can be limited, difficult to time, and expensive. Nonprofit executives need access to a safe space to talk ideas through with like-minded peers in order to scale their organizations and prioritize growth.
Thrive is excited to offer Executive Peer Coaching, led by Bart Charlow, retired CEO of Samaritan House. These groups will provide an opportunity to share knowledge, support each other, and discuss leadership challenges in 90-minute monthly sessions with eight other peers. Bring your concerns, challenges, and items that need to be talked through to these judgment-free and confidential sessions.
If you would like to request a spot in this free program, please complete the Executive Peer Coaching Interest Form. You can also learn more about Bart Charlow's impact at Samaritan House here.
We hope you are able to join other knowledgeable peers to share inspiration, ideas, resources, and more.
IRS: May 15 Tax Deadline Extended to Oct. 16 for Disaster Area Taxpayers in California, Alabama and Georgia
Disaster-area taxpayers in most of California and parts of Alabama and Georgia now have until Mon, October 16, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Previously, the deadline had been postponed to May 15 for these areas.
The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in these three states. There are four different eligible FEMA declarations, and the start dates and other details vary for each of these disasters. The current list of eligible localities and other details for each disaster are always available on the Tax Relief in Disaster Situations page on IRS.gov.
Deadlines Approaching for FEMA Assistance Due to Storm Impacts
San Mateo County has been approved for categories of FEMA Public Assistance that allow the County, cities, special districts, and eligible private nonprofits to apply for funds for permanent repair and restoration work needed as a result of the January storms. To be considered for Public Assistance funds, nonprofits must be a registered 501(c)(3) and own or operate a facility that provides an eligible critical or essential community service. Details about nonprofit and facility eligibility can be found on PDF page 44 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide.
Applicant Briefing on March 8
Nonprofits interested in applying should attend the applicant's briefing on Wednesday, March 8 at 9am at the Regional Operations Center at 501 Winslow Street Redwood City, CA 94063. Please register for the event in advance. The briefing will cover the application procedures, cost eligibility, documentation requirements, payment processing, and deadlines.
Deadlines
Nonprofits must submit Requests for Public Assistance (RPA) by March 18, 2023 via the Public Assistance Grants Portal.
Individuals and households applying for FEMA assistance must file their applications by March 16, 2023 at www.disasterassistance.gov.
Disaster Recovery Center to Reduce Hours, Services
Beginning Monday, March 6, the Disaster Recovery Center located at the Event Center for residents impacted by the January storms will reduce its hours due to waning attendance.
On Monday, the hours will change from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The center will be closed on Sunday. At the end of the business day on Tuesday, March 7, Cal OES will pull out the state services.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will remain on site from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm through Tuesday, March 14 when the site closes for good. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Thurs, March 16, 2023. To learn more click here.
Board of Supervisors Agrees to Seek State Grant to Provide New Housing for Farmworkers
The County will seek $5 million in state funds to help local farmworkers become homeowners. That is the unanimous decision by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. The five-member Board voted to authorize staff to apply for a $5 million grant that would fund the purchase of manufactured homes, potentially in partnership with the City of Half Moon Bay. These homes would be located on an as-yet unidentified area of the coast. Local farmworkers – including families and individuals displaced by the January mass shooting – would be eligible to live in and purchase the homes. Click here to learn more.
Board of Supervisors Ends the COVID-19 State of Emergency
The 5-0 vote aligns the County with the state of California. The County will continue to work closely with community- and faith-based organizations to educate residents about residual risks, vaccination recommendations, and programs to buffer economic impacts. To learn more click here.
Housing Industry Foundation: Renovation Program Interest Form
The Housing Industry Foundation's (HIF) Renovation Program renovates permanent, transitional, and temporary housing in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties that provide safe environments for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This year they are trying to open the application up fully again to nonprofits in the region and hopefully expand it. HIF has created an interest form for any interested agencies or parties to fill out. For more information on the HIF Renovation Program click here.
Community Events
California Department of Public Health: Dispelling COVID-19 Misinformation
Wed, March 8, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join the California Department of Public Health and Asha Shajahan, MD, MHSA, to learn conversation methodologies for talking about COVID-19 misinformation, including COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics.
¿Su hogar fue impactado por las tormentas de enero?
Virtual, el sábado 11 marzo, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Únase a este taller para aprender cómo aplicar para la asistencia de FEMA y apelar las denegaciones. Cómo navegar el proceso de solicitud inicial de FEMA. Cómo apelar en caso de que se desniege su solicitud. Sesión dedicada a las preguntas.
This 1-day program is a genuine, candid space to explore the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Liberation (IDEAL) and the effect of these principles on the community you serve and the organization as a whole. Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) intends for this to be a space where you can be real, courageous and supported as we deeply and authentically discuss IDEAL topics, so CEN is asking everyone to commit to being present for the entire course and to engage in behaviors that demonstrate a commitment and genuine respect for the work and one another.
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