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Thrive Events
Environment & Sustainability Thrive Action Group (TAG): Post-Climate Summit - From Collective Commitment to Action
Tues, November 15, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, In-Person
There was a fantastic turnout at the first annual Climate Summit for San Mateo County, which brought forth commitments to equitable climate adaptation from community organizations, government, funders, and community members. This is the right moment to turn stated commitments into action.
Thrive will use the foundation of the collective commitments made at the Summit and develop actionable strategies for realizing them. Our strategy building will focus on these topics:
Education
Relationships and Power Dynamics
Funding and Resources
Policy
Government Structure and Practices
Join us in translating collective commitments into action!
We have gone through and continue to go through periods of loss, grief, fear, and feeling overwhelmed. Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team for a Thrive Wellness Wednesdays session and learn techniques to destress and build resilience so that we can better connect with ourselves and others.
From self-care action plans and mindful eating, to reset activities and a happy dance, we’ll explore a variety of ways that we can take care of ourselves for optimal health and well-being. Collaborative and engaging activities will help participants learn various techniques and healthy habits that can be immediately applied to daily life at and outside of work.
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Welcome to Thrive Resource Room, where you will hear about Thrive updates and learn about free and affordable community resources to help your organization! This session will feature opportunities for launching a successful strategic planning process for your nonprofit, a presentation on how media directly impacts our community and how you can get more involved, as well as an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector network.
What to expect during this session:
Launching a successful strategic planning process for your nonprofit: David Rhode, Deputy Director of PennPAC will discuss the key steps and considerations that will enable your organization to carry out an effective strategic planning process. David Rhode is the Deputy Director of PennPAC, an organization that utilizes University of Pennsylvania alumni to provide pro bono consulting to the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining PennPAC, David founded and scaled a global nonprofit organization for 14 years. He has his MBA from The Wharton School and teaches Nonprofit Branding at the University of Pennsylvania.
Local media impacts: Michelle Iracheta, Editor & Reporter, Redwood City Pulse, will speak about Redwood City Pulse's mission, and how it intersects with both the nonprofit sector and the community at large. Michelle will also discuss the impact of local media on the community and how you can spotlight your organization on the Redwood City Pulse website. In her career spanning nearly a decade, Michelle has covered mental health, public safety, disability rights, education, and city government. Her work has also appeared in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Seattle Times, and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. She is the recipient of a first-place Blethen Award from the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association and has earned recognition from nonprofit Investigative Reporters and Editors. Prior to joining the Pulse, Michelle worked at the Houston Chronicle.
If you have services or information that you would like to share at our next Thrive Resource Room meeting please email Keirstan Schiedeck, the Programs & Operations Manager at Thrive. These sessions occur on a regular basis. 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.
Racial Justice Project Manager Request For Proposals
Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) are on intentional journeys to build the values of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion into our agencies’ operations, shape how our organizations can be a champion for race equity, diversity, and inclusion as values for the nonprofit sector, and support CBOs on their own racial equity journeys. We intend to be a hub for racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) education, support, and practice, to support the nonprofit ecosystem in Silicon Valley.
Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) are seeking a part-time Project Manager (IC) to coordinate our joint Racial Justice curriculum and resource hub. This is a temporary independent contractor role with a potential timeline between one year and 18 months.
Election results will not be final on Election Night. Final results are certified 30 days after the election. Please be patient! Find the Elections Results here.
Each year, the Coastal Conservancy issues millions of dollars in grants for projects that restore and protect the California coast, expand public access to it, and enhance its resilience to climate change. The State of California has made an unprecedented investment in the resilience and accessibility of the coast. As a result, the Coastal Conservancy has significant funding available to:
nonprofit organizations,
public agencies, and
federally-recognized tribes
for projects that benefit public access, natural resources, working lands, and climate resiliency at the coast, coastal watersheds, and the San Francisco Bay. For more information on the Coastal Conservancy Grants and Project Selection Criteria click here.
Note: The Coastal Conservancy will host a webinar on Wed, November 9, at 11:00 am to discuss funding and how to apply for their grants. The Zoom link is available online here.
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC): The Digital Divide Grant Program
Deadline: Wed, January 11, 2023
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in its ongoing commitment to increase broadband adoption statewide, is accepting applications for its Digital Divide Grant Program. The Digital Divide Grant Program will grant 4 recipients (CBOs) funding, up to $250,000 each, to combat the digital divide. Grant recipients must be a nonprofit CBO with a demonstrated record of work to address the digital divide. The CBO will work with a partner public school or district to deploy the project, with the public school or district being the beneficiary of the project.
Vaccinate All 58 (VA58) Neighborhood Partnership Program
Note: Applications will be accepted through February 15, 2023, for projects to be completed by March 31, 2023.
San Mateo County Health: At-Home Test Kits & Testing Sites
Requesting At-Home Antigen Test Kits:
San Mateo County Health has created a flyer indicating different pathways in which community-based organizations can order test kits for community distribution.
The flyer also identifies the COVID-19 Response Unit and Second Harvest Food as locations where the direct distribution of test kits is being offered to the community. To view the flyer click here.
Test-to-Treat:
COVID-19 testing and Test-to-Treat programs are widely available in San Mateo County. To view the testing site schedule click here.
Testing Sites:
If your organization knows or has a site(s) that would be a good candidate for hosting testing in your community, through Color Health, click here to find out how you can help support the community testing program.
Community Events
Whole Health for Youth (WHY): Dreaming in Color - Trans Awareness Discussion & Workshop
Wed, November 16, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Join Whole Health for Youth (WHY) for their upcoming discussion and workshop to learn about the transgender experience and what can be done to serve the transgender community.
This event will feature guest speaker Kai Proschan, a workshop by Outlet about transgender identities, fun activities, and yummy food.
Note: This event is open to youth and families of all ages. Participants must be vaccinated.
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 updated communications click here.
Football, friends, and family – this fall celebrate safely and don’t take risks with COVID-19. The updated booster has been designed to bring new information to your immune system to help you fight the new COVID-19 variants. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule an appointment now.
Booster doses can be received after the completion of the initial vaccine series. California is actively administering booster doses. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 to make an appointment or find a walk-in clinic near you.
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