Thrive RISE will be in communication with nonprofits, emergency managers, and other agencies throughout the storm to help communicate needs and coordinate responses. Sign up for notifications by subscribing to the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) mailing list or by filling out this Google Form.
Storm Impacts Survey for San Mateo County Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations
Recent storms have resulted in flooding, mudslides, high winds, and power outages across San Mateo County. Initial damage assessments may not reflect neighborhood- or household-level storm impacts, because local damage data can be difficult to track and organize during the early phases of a disaster, particularly in underserved communities. Underreported damages can result in fewer recovery resources being allocated to a community.
Thrive RISE is asking nonprofits and community-based organizations to report storm impacts on their facilities and services, as well as impacts on the communities they serve. This survey will be shared with the County and cities to ensure they have a thorough understanding of household-level storm impacts and can target their own damage assessments to the hardest hit areas with the lowest capacity for recovery. This survey may also be shared with flood control agencies to gain a better understanding of evolving flood patterns.
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, January 18, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Hybrid, Location TBD
Join us for 2022 Wrapped - Election Edition, where we will share our most memorable election moments of the year: challenges and successes of our outreach strategies, voter education highlights, and engagement lessons learned. The County Elections Office will present the final election data for discussion. We will have a Q&A session to discuss any questions regarding the past or future elections. Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Thrive Resource Room: Local Media, Strategic Planning, and Your Nonprofit
Tues, January 24, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Welcome to Thrive Resource Room, where you will hear about Thrive updates and learn about free and affordable community resources to help your organization!
Learn about opportunities for pro bono consulting on how to create a successful strategic planning process for your nonprofit and the importance of local media and how to engage with the press. You will also get an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector network.
During this session you will learn about:
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. 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.
Arts & Culture Thrive Action Group (TAG): One Billion Dollars for Arts Education - What Happens Next with Prop. 28 Funds?
Wed, January 25, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, In-Person, Location TBD
On Nov. 8, Californians overwhelmingly passed Proposition 28, bringing a windfall of arts education funding to schools. While arts education is mandated in grades 1-12, each district must decide how to fund and implement it. The result has been inconsistent arts programming that leaves many children, especially those in low-income areas, with little exposure or access to the arts and creative forms of expression. Many dedicated and experienced arts education nonprofits have emerged to address this issue.
Prop. 28 will provide about $1 billion each year in funding to California public schools using 80% of the money on teachers and aides, and the balance will be used for art supplies and materials. How will this affect our nonprofit arts education providers?
Children & Education Thrive Action Group (TAG): Funding Streams & Partnerships in Education
Thurs, January 26, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Join us for a conversation with Rubie Acosta Macaraeg, Expanded Learning and Community Partnerships Coordinator, and Niambi Clay, Executive Director of Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion with the San Mateo County Office of Education about:
Expanded learning and community partnerships funding streams
How to leverage current state initiatives to develop strong partnerships between community-based organizations and school districts
What SMCOE's role is and what it offers providers
We will also reflect on and build on the success of September's Summit of Education Leaders on Partnerships in Education.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Thrive Wellness Wednesdays Survey: Help Us Plan Next Year
This year, Thrive explored a variety of wellness and self-care techniques to bring to our everyday lives through our Thrive Wellness Wednesdays program. Together, we learned about laughter yoga, mindful art, progressive muscle relaxation, medication, and more.
Please take a quick survey and help us plan next year's Thrive Wellness Wednesdays, events and tell us what you would like to learn about in 2023.
Looking for office space or other nonprofits interested in sharing a location? Contact Thrive and we will help to facilitate a connection.
Community Announcements
San Mateo County Expanded Health & Safety Guidelines for Residents with Flooded Homes
If your home has been impacted by floodwater or a power outage, here are some health and safety tips from San Mateo County’s Environmental Health Services made available in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Tagalog.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley: Food Locator Tool
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley has a Food Locator Tool that allows you to find free, nutritious food near you. You can choose whether you want fresh groceries or ready-to-eat meals and even pick a home delivery time that fits your schedule.
Note: This service will continue operations throughout the storm/floods and will reflect any changes in location/time for distribution points.
Get Healthy San Mateo: 2023 Community Implementation Funding RFP
Application Deadline: Fri, February 10
Get Healthy San Mateo County is accepting applications for their 2023 Community Implementation Funding Opportunity. The Request for Proposals (RFP) will fund the following project areas: Civic Engagement, Community Collaboration for Children’s Success (CCCS) Action Plan priorities, Community Health Worker Collaboration, Resident Engagement, and Restorative Justice Practices in School Settings. The anticipated funding is up to $70,000 per year per project and contracts awarded will be for a two-year term: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025.
Note: An informational webinar will be held on Mon, January 9, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Interested parties are encouraged to register here.
San Mateo County Health: Pop-up Vaccine Clinics
San Mateo County Health has funding to continue to support specific types of Pop-up Vaccine Clinics. While they will no longer be able to support COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at all community sites after Tues, Jan 31, 2023, they will be able to provide clinics at school and faith-based locations through the end of March 2023. For more information click here.
Community Event
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Information Session
Wed, January 11, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) for their next Information Session! If you want to learn how to make the most of your membership, register today. This is the perfect introduction for those new to the CEN community. During this information session, you'll learn about membership benefits, discount codes, our cohort programs, workshops, private coaching, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Intentional Branding - You and Your Organization
Wed, January 18, 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 the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits’ upcoming “Intentional Branding: You and Your Organization” workshop, they 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.
The Parent Venture: Radical Inclusion - Understanding Visible and Invisible Differences
Wed, January 18, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
What is "radical inclusion"? And why is it important for children? Join The Parent Venture and Vikram K. Jaswal, Ph.D., to learn how to promote inclusion to increase awareness and understanding in our families and beyond.
The Parent Venture: Raising Human Beings - Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child or Teen
Tues, January 31, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Join The Parent Venture and Dr. Ross W. Greene, renowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child, for a chance to explore how to cultivate better parent-child relationships while nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence.
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.
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