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Thrive Events
Thrive RISE (Resilience in Shared Emergencies) Monthly Meeting
Wed, June 28, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Virtual
Join the countywide coalition of Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD), Thrive RISE for our next Monthly Meeting. All organizations are welcome, regardless of sector or experience in responding to community emergencies.
Open to all. Registration is not required for these recurring meetings.
Rethinking the Way We Move: Active Transport for Wellness, Community, and the Planet
Thurs, June 29, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, In-Person
Silicon Valley Bike Coalition and Thrive invite you to discuss building healthier and more just communities by making active transportation safe and accessible for everyone. Our shared vision is to create a community that values, includes, and encourages active transportation for all purposes and for all people. Engage in thoughtful discussions, gain knowledge from industry experts, and leave with a deeper understanding of active transportation's potential benefits and challenges. Learn the steps to take to advocate for active transportation in your neighborhood.
Key Benefits of Active Transportation:
Health & Wellness: Our speakers will share the positive impact of active transportation on physical fitness, mental well-being, and overall quality of life.
Bonds Community: Learn how shared pathways and bike lanes create opportunities for social interaction, inclusivity, and community engagement. Real-life success stories from community-based programs and members will showcase the power of active transportation in creating vibrant neighborhoods.
Saves the Planet/Environment: Understand how adopting sustainable transportation choices and reducing emissions can actively preserve our environment for future generations.
We will explore potential advocacy possibilities with both government and nonprofit advocacy experts.
Note: This event is free to attend, but registration is required.
If you require any other forms of accessibility to fully participate in our event, please let us know, and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs. Contact Tracy Flor-Figueroa at tracy@thrivealliance.org.
NOVAworks: Workforce Board Request for Proposals (RFP)
Proposal Deadline: Mon, July 17
The NOVAworks Workforce Board is excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified organizations to deliver comprehensive career services to young adults in San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County.
Service provider contracts with one or more partners will be funded through the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I program and the NOVAworks Foundation. Up to $750,000 will be available for the initial 9-month contract commencing October 1, with up to $1,000,000 available for subsequent years thereafter. Programs will serve WIOA-eligible and non-WIOA-eligible young adults in San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County.
Note: A mandatory Bidders' Conference is scheduled for June 22,11:00 am.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District: 2023 Grantmaking Request For Proposals
Pre-Proposals Deadline: Fri, July 21
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is pleased to announce $250,000 in funding is available through the 2023 Grantmaking Program grant round. Organizations are invited to submit pre-proposals by Friday, July 21st for projects that further scientific understanding of our natural world, build capacity in the conservation field, or support nature-focused access, interpretation, and/or education for the public.
San Mateo County Health: Free Surplus Office Equipment
The County of San Mateo is renovating two buildings at the County Health Campus and has a large inventory of surplus office equipment and furniture, including tables, bookshelves, file cabinets, ergonomic office chairs, whiteboards, power strips, office stationery, cubicles, and more. Sample picture of the items: here. If your organization is interested in these surplus supplies, please click on the link below to reserve your spot for the shopping day. During these days, your organization can pick up the equipment you need FOR FREE from the facility.
Address: San Mateo Medical Center, 222 W. 37th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403. Please refer to this map for directions.
Date: Thursday, 06/15, Friday, 06/16. They have allocated 2 hours per group. (PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. To accommodate all organizations, there will be a strict time slot of 2 hours.)
Parking Instructions: Kindly park in an available spot in the main parking lot. Once you have selected your items, please pull up to the building entrance for loading.
Meeting Point: The meeting point will be at the Health Services Building, the first building on the left when you enter the parking lot. The main entrance is fenced off, so please meet at the side door of the building, it has a note saying “Employee Secured BIKE PARKING”.
Interested organizations are required to make a reservation to attend the shopping day. Items are first come, first served.
Community Events
County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs: Immigrant Heritage Month - Celebrating Immigrants
Wed, June 14, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
The County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs is excited to be partnering with the Redwood City Public Library and County Poet Laureate Emerita Aileen Cassinetto to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month. Join them for a chance to explore innovative and creative ways to celebrate the history and achievements of our immigrant communities.
Note: During this event, participants will decorate laser-cut wooden bookmarks and tell their stories using heart map magnets. Learners of all ages and experience levels are welcome.
County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs: San Mateo County Immigrant Forum
Thurs, June 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs for their upcoming virtual San Mateo County Immigrant Forum. The Forum meets virtually on the third Thursday of every month and provides a safe space for service providers, county departments, and local organizations/nonprofits to discuss policies, regulations, trends, and best practices within the immigrant community.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): International Branding - You and Your Organization
Thurs, June 22, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Branding, when done right, makes clear who we are, what we do and value, and why. This applies to individuals and organizations alike. In their “Intentional Branding: You and Your Organization” workshop, the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) will help you define your personal professional brand and do so in service and support of your organization’s brand as well. They will also focus on sharpening your understanding of and the ways you message your individual and organizational brands.
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