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Thrive Events
Thrive RISE: Disaster Recovery Workshop for San Mateo County
Friday, August 11, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, In-Person
Disaster recovery protocols should be in place before a disaster unfolds. As San Mateo County enters another high heat and fire season, and El Niño conditions indicate a wet winter, government, and nonprofits must be prepared to navigate future disasters that may match or exceed the scale of the 2022-23 Winter Storms. In addition to robust mitigation, preparedness, and response frameworks, our communities need to be familiar with best practices for rapid recovery from disasters.
SBP, in partnership with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and Thrive Alliance, is hosting a Disaster Recovery Workshop to share best practices and lessons learned with nonprofits, emergency managers, elected officials, and philanthropy to support the ongoing recovery process from the 2022-23 Winter Storms and better prepare these partners for future disasters.
Participants can attend individual sessions or come for the whole day:
8:30 - 8:45 am: Welcome
8:45 - 9:30 am: Toyota Production System (Making Disaster Recovery Efficient)
Join us for an engaging voter engagement brainstorming with San Mateo County nonprofits and partners. This session is designed to help organizations strategize and plan for the upcoming months, with a focus on preparing for the California primaries in 2024. We will explore innovative ideas, exchange best practices, and develop actionable initiatives to empower our community and foster active civic participation. Don't miss this perfect opportunity to make a difference in shaping our democratic process.
Lunch will be provided. Limited space. Please register only if you can attend in person.
Thrive Resource Room: Building Win-Win Nonprofit Partnerships
Tues, August 22, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Creating strong, impactful partnerships can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Join us for an enriching session, led by David Rhode, Deputy Director of PennPAC as we delve into the best practices for nonprofits of any size to craft compelling value propositions that resonate with potential partners.
This session will guide you through cultivating a productive partnership mindset that elevates your organization's hook, conducting research to identify the most impactful introductions, and developing a robust plan to effectively engage with potential partners. Don't miss this opportunity to propel your nonprofit toward greater impact with successful collaboration!
Thrive Resource Room is a recurring virtual program, where you will stay informed about the latest Thrive developments, learn about free and affordable community resources to help your organization, and receive free and important trainings that will benefit your organization. These sessions also include an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector network. If you have services or information that you would like to share at our next Thrive Resource Room meeting, please email Keirstan.
We encourage you to send staff members and volunteers (especially new ones!) to one of our sessions to ensure that they are taking advantage of Thrive's resources and opportunities.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
California Public Utilities Commission: Equity and Access Grant Program
Join the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on Wed, August 9, 10:00 - 11:30 am, for an application webinar in support of their Equity and Access (E&A) Grant Program. The E&A Grant Program will provide $30 million in funding for community-based organizations (CBOs) and Tribes to participate in CPUC decision-making processes and make clean energy programs more accessible to underserved and underrepresented communities.
Health Equity Ambassadors Program
Application Deadline: Friday, August 11
The Stanford Medicine Office of Community Engagement (OCE) and Stanford Cancer Institute Office of Cancer Health Equity are pleased to announce the Health Equity Ambassador (HEA) Program. This program is aimed at creating partnerships and capacity to advance health equity. The program offers 30+ hours of professional development training to aid community engagement research partnerships and $6,000 of funding to support a research project driven by community needs. To apply click here.
County of San Mateo: Supervisors Proclaim August Child Support Awareness Month
San Mateo County Supervisors has proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month to highlight local services that are neutral, helpful, and fair. The County’s Department of Child Support Services is extending lobby hours from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays throughout August. No appointments are needed. To learn more click here.
San Mateo County Supervisors Award Nearly $30 Million to Build Affordable Housing
San Mateo County Supervisors have awarded nearly $30 million to spur the development of five affordable housing projects totaling 483 units. Supervisors voted 5-0 to allocate funding to projects from Daly City to Menlo Park that will make it easier to live and thrive on the Peninsula. To learn more click here.
Community Events
Bay Area Housing Finance Authority: Investing in the Future of Bay Area Housing Workshops
Wed, August 16, 5:30 - 7:00 pm & Thurs, August 24, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) invites members of the public to attend one of two upcoming virtual workshops about a proposed regional housing measure. BAHFA was created to help solve the affordable housing shortage and is considering a bond measure for the November 2024 ballot to invest in building and preserving affordable homes.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Climate Change - What Works?
Mon, August 21, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Join Citizens Climate Lobby for a presentation about climate change solutions on the third Monday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. During this presentation, they will 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.
Note: The presentation is non-partisan and all are welcome.
Commission on the Status of Women of San Mateo County: Women's Equality Day - Voice, Vote, Economic Power
Wed, August 23, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Join the Commission on the Status of Women of San Mateo County for a free networking event featuring amazing women leaders from around San Mateo County. During this event, they will be focusing on women's economic power as it relates to women's equality.
Participants will connect with other women in San Mateo County to:
Be part of power-building your network
Hear from local women leaders in the area of economic equity and women's equality
Featuring: Supervisor Noelia Corzo; Burlingame Vice Mayor Donna Colson; Burlingame Youth Poet Laureate Lauren Lin; College of San Mateo President Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza; Ellevest Chief Investment Officer Sylvia Kwan; and San Mateo County Office of Equity & Social Justice CEO Shireen Malekafzali.
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