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Thrive Events
Thrive RISE (Resilience in Shared Emergencies): First Working Meeting
Wed, February 22, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Join the countywide coalition of Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD), Thrive RISE, to begin an iterative process of organizing the nonprofit sector to respond to disasters. We will reflect on lessons learned from the January winter storms, learn about the mechanics of disaster response, and establish a work plan for preemptively reducing hazard risks between disasters and increasing nonprofit-government coordination during disasters. All organizations are welcome, regardless of sector or experience in responding to community emergencies.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Environment & Sustainability Thrive Action Group (TAG): Cultural Barriers to Induction Cooking - The Social Science of Overcoming Resistance
Tues, February 28, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, In-Person
Join Thrive in exploring the social science and practical reasons behind the resistance to converting from gas stoves to induction and other electric stoves. It is well documented that gas stoves contribute to climate change and produce dangerous indoor air pollution, yet cultural barriers often make it difficult for people to make the change.
Our expert speakers will discuss how cultural norms, beliefs, and values can impact attitudes toward induction cooking and offer insights on overcoming resistance while still being sensitive to cultural traditions. We will learn how to identify and address cultural barriers and gain practical tips on promoting the adoption of induction and electric cooking within your community.
Francesca Pedraza, Rise South City's Program Director, will moderate our panel of experts:
Thrive RISE (Resilience in Shared Emergencies): Coordinating Staff Roles During Disasters
Thurs, March 9, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Hybrid
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.
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.
Is your organization helping community members through the recovery process following the January storms? Join this training with the national disaster recovery and resilience organization SBP to learn how to support impacted community members through recovery. The training will cover:
How to navigate the initial FEMA application process and the appeal process in case an application is rejected
How to avoid contractor fraud
How FEMA financial assistance and the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program interact with each other
Mold suppression 101
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Entrenamiento: Recuperación de Desastre en Español
Miércoles, 1 de marzo, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Virtual
¿Su organización está ayudando a los miembros de la comunidad a través del proceso de recuperación después de las tormentas de enero? Únase a esta capacitación con la organización nacional de recuperación y resiliencia ante desastres para aprender cómo apoyar a los miembros de la comunidad afectados durante la recuperación. La formación cubrirá:
Cómo navegar el proceso de solicitud inicial de FEMA y el proceso de apelación en caso de que se rechace una solicitud
Cómo evitar el fraude de contratistas
Cómo interactúa la asistencia financiera de FEMA y el programa de préstamos de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas
Supresión de moho 101
*La información de Zoom se enviará a los asistentes registrados.
State Awards $42.8 Million to Spur Local Affordable Housing, Including for Farmworkers
The state has awarded $42.8 million to spur the development of three local affordable housing projects, including coastal apartments reserved for farmworkers and their families. The funds will go to helping build a total of 212 units for residents with low incomes in projects in Daly City, Burlingame, and Moss Beach, where 18 new apartments will be dedicated to farm workers. To learn more click here.
Disaster Recovery Center to Remain Open in San Mateo through March 14
A federal Disaster Recovery Center will remain open at the San Mateo County Event Center through March 14 to help residents affected by recent storms learn about available assistance. Operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and California Office of Emergency Services, the center will operate daily at the San Mateo County Event Center from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, including weekends. To learn more click here.
Note: The center will close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, March 14.
San Mateo County Art Commission’s 2023-24 Grants Program
The Office of Arts & Culture will be administering the San Mateo County Arts Commission’s 2023-24 Grants Program, designed to provide a streamlined grant opportunity for general support or project/program support for all arts and culture nonprofit organizations in San Mateo County. This funding will allow grantees to use the funds in a way that makes the most sense for their individual organization, and for the greatest impact on overall organizational health and sustainability. The grant opportunities will be open from Mon, March 6 – Fri, March 24, 2023.
Note: A Grant Workshop will be held on Wed, March 1 from 2:00-3:30 pm.Laura Schultz an expert in grant writing will review the specific eligibility, criteria, and application process for the Arts Commission grants to guide applicants to write a compelling grant. She will also provide information on best practices and tips on writing stellar grants in general.
As our communities recover from the pandemic, nonprofit managers continue to navigate uncertain economic conditions as they make decisions about employee compensation and benefits policies. The 2023 Compensation & Benefits Survey provides a wealth of information to help nonprofits make informed decisions about these key issues. To participate in the 2023 survey (and acquire the 2022 survey report, if you don’t already have it), visit www.nonprofitcomp.com.
Community Events
The Parent Venture: When You Wonder, You’re Learning - Mr. Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Kids
The authors reveal what Fred Rogers called the “tools for learning”: skills and mindsets that educators consider essential. These tools—curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and more—have been shown to boost everything from academic learning to children’s well-being.
Sanchez Art Center: Barbara Ramos - An Observant Eye
Fri, February 24 - Sun, March 26
Sanchez Art Center presents three new exhibitions Fri, Feb 24 to Sun, Mar 26. Open Reception is Fri, Feb 24 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, galleries are open 1:00 - 5:00 pm thereafter. Barbara Ramos/An Observant Eye curated by Alida Bray will be featured in the Main Gallery, with an artist and curator talk on the closing day of the show, March 26, at 3:30 pm. Showing concurrently in the West Gallery is the Art Guild of Pacifica's themed exhibit entitled Sitting Pretty and featured in the East Gallery is Bay Area Basket Makers with Diversity.
The Parent Venture: Conscious Parenting - Building Stronger Relationships with Your Child or Teen
Wed, March 1, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Conscious parenting teaches parents and kids how to communicate. It’s a compassionate, fair, and effective way of talking to each other. This collaborative method focuses on eliminating the 3 R’s -- retaliation, rebellion, and resistance -- to improve your relationship with your child or teen.
Katherine Winter-Sellery is the creator of the Guidance Approach to Parenting, a program that applies conflict resolution skills to communicating more effectively with children. She is an Amazon bestselling author, three-time TEDx speaker, communication expert, conflict resolution specialist, and mom of two.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City: Jazz Concert To Benefit Farmworkers on the Coast
Sun, March 5, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Great music for a great cause. Join the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City (UUFRC) for a concert featuring the Grammy-nominated vocalist Kenny Washington, Larry Dunlap on piano, and Neil Adler on chromatic harmonica and piano. This concert will benefit the coastside farmworkers organization ALAS (Ayudando Latinos A Soñar). This will be a collection of musical gems including familiar songs like "God Bless The Child", "Days Of Wine And Roses", some bossa nova, and even some ragtime.
This event is being sponsored by the UUFRC Social Action Committee.
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