In honor of Giving Tuesday, Thrive would like to thank all of our local nonprofits for their amazing contributions in support of our community. If you would like to show your support for a local nonprofit organization, please click the button below to be directed to our Current Members page where we have a list of local nonprofits to choose from.
Please join Thrive Alliance for our seventh annual Holiday Mix & Mingle! This fun-filled celebration is an opportunity for the whole Thrive community to connect, enjoy holiday cheer, and savor delicious bites. This year’s event will be at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Space in Redwood City, where you will be surrounded by art created by local artists.
Don't miss out on connecting with old and new friends. We will also present our recently released 2023 Regional Nonprofit Report for San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, discuss how this report has shaped our Thriving Nonprofit Workforce Series, and give updates on how we are developing our programs based on the reported challenges.
Cost: This event is free for Thrive members and San Mateo County Legislative Aides and $50 for non-members. Please select your membership status below. If you would like to sign up to become a Thrive member and join our expansive and growing cross-sector network, you can find more information and sign up here.
If you are unsure if your organization's membership is current or have other questions regarding membership, please contact Keirstan Schiedeck, Programs and Operations Manager.
Thrive RISE November Meeting: Preparing for a Wet Winter - Flood Insurance Explained
Wed, November 29, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Last year’s winter storms caused millions of dollars in flood damages across San Mateo County, leaving residents without adequate insurance coverage with few options to recoup their losses. In anticipation of a wet, El Niño winter season this year, join us for a presentation and discussion with Emily Rogan from the nonprofit United Policyholders to learn about the differences in coverage between homeowner and renters policies and flood insurance policies, how to shop for flood insurance, and known challenges in the claims process. Community members are encouraged to join this conversation.
All organizations are welcome at this meeting, regardless of sector or experience in responding to community emergencies. Registration is not required for these recurring meetings. Please save this link as a recurring event on your calendar for the last Wednesday of the month.
Environment & Sustainability and Basic Needs & Safety Net TAG: Build for the Future - Federal Funding Navigator Training
Thurs, November 30, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Virtual
Learn how to access federal funds with HUD's new Federal Funding Navigator called Build for the Future, which is a compilation of resources totaling billions of dollars in federal funding and tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act; Funding Navigator - HUD Exchange. The Funding Navigator helps nonprofits, local governments, affordable housing providers, private citizens, tribes and companies learn about Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) programs and see where they can apply for billions of dollars in federal funding and tax credits in these areas: Energy Efficiency and Renewables, Resiliency, Transportation, Environmental Justice, Workforce Development, Broadband, Utility Scale Energy, Lead and Healthy Housing, Brownfields and Waste Management.
"As a part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda potentially eligible entities will be able to sort funding resources based on audience, activity, funding type, location, and other items. The Funding Navigator helps participants maximize the utilization of IRA and BIL resources for carbon reduction and climate resilience efforts," (HUD press release, September 21, 2023). Although this tool was developed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, it features programs across all federal agencies.
The training will also cover the IRA’s new “Direct Pay” Provision (Direct Pay | Clean Energy | The White House) that makes clean energy tax credits available to nonprofits and local governments and review the IRA’s main programs like the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Environmental Justice Programs, Conservation Programs, and Clean Energy Rebates.
The training will be conducted by Jennifer Gottlieb Elazhari, who is Detailed to HUD Climate Advisor, Alexis Pelosi.
Arts and Culture TAG: Crafting Wellness - The Intersection of Arts and Mental Health
Tues, December 5, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, In-Person
The utility of art in mental health and wellness spaces is often overlooked, yet it can be an essential component of growth and healing, providing individuals with an opportunity to express their emotions in a constructive and creative fashion. From painting to hip-hop to spoken word poetry, implementing different artistic mediums in therapy-based settings provides immense benefits to those taking advantage of mental health resources in addition to resource providers. Additionally, adding mental health techniques into arts programming can enhance the self-expression and creativity that comes with artmaking.
This will be a creative and interactive space with performances, lively discussion, and action items. Join us as we explore how the shades of art in mental health spaces can help your organization connect with its members through creativity and mental wellness!
Join us for the Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, December 6. Voting starts February 5, 2024! Community organizations will share their strategic plans for voter outreach during the March primary. The County Elections Division will update us on their outreach activities and the resources allocated for March outreach activities. Engage in discussions surrounding the recently concluded voter outreach grant process, gathering valuable feedback to enhance future cycles. Additionally, we’ll review voting-related legislation from this year’s California Legislative session. Your presence and input are integral to our collaborative efforts.
Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance.
Children & Education TAG: Candidate Questions and Education Summit - Outlining Goals & Outcomes
Mon, December 11, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, Virtual
Thrive invites our nonprofit friends to share ideas, questions, and desired outcomes as we plan two big events for this February: the Choose Children Candidate Forum and the Summit for Partnerships in Education.
Thrive, along with Silicon Valley Community Foundation's Choose Children Initiative, will be hosting a candidate forum with a narrow focus on children and families. This Children & Education TAG will be an opportunity to share the questions you would like to hear at the County Board of Supervisors Choose Children Forum in early February. We will also have a primer on the differences in responsibilities between the Office of Education and the Board of Supervisors.
*Election begins February 5 and the last day to vote is March 5. Candidates from both district races will be invited to attend the Choose Children Candidate Forum.
We are also pleased to be holding our Summit for Partnerships in Education: Elevating Racial Equity on February 15. We would like to hear from you about your goals and desired outcomes for the Summit as we plan the speakers and sessions with our partners at the San Mateo County Office of Education.
Join us to share your thoughts – your input matters!
Our plan is to use your input to set each of our organizations' 2024 priorities.
We need to hear from a wide swath of Santa Clara and San Mateo County nonprofit staff and board members!
You are the experts in what nonprofits need as we support the creation of thriving and equitable communities!
Santa Clara County and San Mateo County-based nonprofit respondents who complete this survey by November 30, 2023, will receive a $5 Target Gift Card (must provide name, organization, and email address to redeem).
The survey is estimated to take under 10 minutes!
Please pass this survey on to your nonprofit colleagues and friends!
Latinx Speaker Series: Latino Nonprofit Board Leadership in Silicon Valley
Wed, December 6, 8:00 - 10:00 am
In 2022, Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) surveyed nonprofits and developed the 2023 Regional Nonprofit Report for San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. On Wednesday, December 6, from 8:00 - 10:00 amyou will have an opportunity to join the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley to learn more about the report and view a presentation and discussion about the most extensive review ever conducted of Latinos in nonprofit governance.
Georgia Farooq, Executive Director of Thrive Alliance will be featured as a panelist!
Green Foothills Leadership Program is Accepting Applications
Deadline: Thurs, November 30
Green Foothills is currently accepting applications for its Leadership Program for 2024. The Leadership Program is for anyone who’s passionate about making change in our community. It focuses on environmental advocacy and social justice. Participants meet one Saturday a month from January through August. Six sessions are in person, and two sessions are virtual. Applicants should live, serve, work, or attend school in San Mateo, Santa Clara, or San Benito Counties. The application deadline is November 30, and applications will be considered in the order they are received. Tuition for the 2024 program is free.
County of San Mateo: Grant To Help With Housing for Farm Laborers
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has awarded a grant to the County of San Mateo to further efforts to build affordable housing for local agricultural laborers and their families. The grant comes as the County is working with the city of Half Moon Bay, farmworker advocates, farmers, and others to build more housing and modernize existing housing.
The $1 million grant will support efforts to build new housing at 880 Stone Pine Road, a city-owned site south of Highway 92 about a half-mile east of Highway 1. Together, officials from Half Moon Bay and the County are developing a design that includes detached prefabricated homes. To learn more click here.
Community Events
The Parent Venture: How to Talk with Your Child About Gender and Sexuality
Wed, November 29, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
How can we build safe and accepting communities for LGBTQ+ youth? In this event, Anthony Ross, AMFT, psychotherapist and health educator, will suggest ways to talk with your kids about gender and sexuality. Whether your child identifies as LGBTQIA+ or you would like to educate yourself about gender and sexual identity, this conversation is for you.
This presentation is sponsored by the Redwood City School District and Sequoia Healthcare District, in partnership with The Parent Venture.
Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members are welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
The Parent Venture: MY BODY TO LOVE - Dee’s Story (Short Film + Panel Discussion)
Thurs, November 30, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
In MY BODY TO LOVE, Emmy award-winning filmmaker Preeti Mankar Deb presents a series of short documentary films that profile young, diverse Californians coming into their sexuality. Deb will be joined by Dee and Natasha Singh, a sexual literacy educator.
This presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, and The Parent Venture.
Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members are welcome. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
You're Invited! Shop and celebrate with Art Bias! Join Art Bias on this festive day with 40+ open artist studios and 10 popup makers, unique gifts for the holidays, refreshments, and live music. This event can't be missed.
CalNonprofits’ 2023 Policy Symposium: Action for Uncertain Times
Wed, December 13, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join CalNonprofits for their upcoming 2023 Policy Symposium. This year’s event, “Action for Uncertain Times,” will offer an inspiring look at some of the most creative advocacy efforts from across the state, as well as a dive into CalNonprofits’ own multi-year campaign to improve the way the state contracts with its nonprofit partners. Hear from nonprofit leaders, government representatives who understand and champion nonprofits, and other expert panelists who will discuss innovative and actionable strategies you can use in building a more resilient and equitable future. The half-day symposium will kick off with a Keynote from Elizabeth Kim, the new head of the Charitable Trusts Section at the California Department of Justice whose office has the power to shape the nonprofit community in far-reaching ways.
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