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Thrive Events
Thrive Leadership Circle Luncheon: Community Space Nonprofit Connection Series
Tues, April 26, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Nonprofit executives are invited to a special in-person luncheon at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Space in Redwood City. This will be the first event in our Community Space Nonprofit Connection Series, which will create a meaningful space for local nonprofit leaders to connect and engage in thoughtful dialogue, co-create solutions to pressing challenges in an ever-changing landscape, and thrive in joyful community with a sense of optimism for the possibilities for the future.
Join us for this opportunity to engage with peers in a trusted group setting and participate in sharing ideas and wisdom about the nonprofit sector's current issues.
We will:
Reconnect as a nonprofit community over lunch, art, and networking
Preview Thrive & CZI's Nonprofit Connection Series calendar
Present Thrive’s Strategic Alliances Initiative recommendations and actions taken, including the launch of a COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster)
With support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, we will be hosting this luncheon in Redwood City, with a limit of 100 participants, at the CZI Community Space. Event program and location details will be sent to registered attendees.
Learn what, when, where and why to engage potential voters. Everyone is welcome to attend this training and to receive resources for voter education that are branded for your organization.
In addition, you will learn about Thrive's Election Education Toolkit. This toolkit aims to amplify and strengthen voter outreach and education in traditionally less engaged communities by addressing the lack of knowledge about the process. See Thrive Announcements below for more information about this toolkit.
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, April 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Join VEOAC to share your election outreach strategies! We will also have updates on the primary election, election education toolkit, and an update from the County Elections Office.
Please note that on Mon, May 9, all ballots will be mailed to registered voters. You can begin voting at any Vote Center on Sat, June 4. The last day to vote is Tues, June 7.
Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance.
Candidate Forum: U.S. Representative, 15th District
Wed, April 20, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The U.S. Representative of District 15 will represent our local interests in the U.S. Congress by making and voting on federal laws, introducing bills, resolutions, and amendments, and serving on committees.
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. Congressional District 15 includes the cities of Daly City, Colma, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Milbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Hillsborough, Highlands, Foster City, Belmont, Redwood City, San Carlos, Emerald Lake Hills, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto.
Environment & Sustainability TAG: Earth Day Social
Thurs, April 21, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Join us at Central Park, San Mateo (picnic area #4) for our first in-person social in years! Celebrate Earth Day by getting together in-person and catching up with the environment and sustainability community, while also enjoying a delicious, vegetarian taco bar from Suavecito and drinks for everyone!
All districts have changed since the 2020 census report and the redistricting process that followed. District 3 includes the cities of Atherton, Southeast Belmont, Half Moon Bay, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside, Unincorporated Devonshire Canyon, El Granada, Emerald Lake Hills, Harbor Industrial Park, La Honda, Ladera, Loma Mar, Los Trancos Woods, Miramar, Montara, Moss Beach, Palomar Park, Pescadero, Princeton By-The-Sea, San Gregorio, Skyline, Skylonda, Stanford Lands, Vista Verde, and West Menlo Park.
Note: If any candidate receives 50% plus one of the votes, the race will be decided in June.
Thrive Wellness Wednesdays: Mental Health Awareness Month
Wed, May 11, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team as we dive into Mental Health Awareness Month in our virtual series: Thrive Wellness Wednesdays. These sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every other month and incorporate practices like self-massage, mindful art, movement exercises to meditation, and an exploration of ways that we can take care of ourselves for optimal health and well-being.
This month will feature a special speaker and a self assessment practice in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. We hope you and your team will join us!
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
In partnership with other community based organizations, Thrive is hosting a series of candidate forums designed to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. Please join us!
Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer: Date TBD
San Mateo County Sheriff (In-person): Wed, April 27, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Board of Supervisors District 2: Mon, May 2, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
The pandemic has made crystal clear the value of preparation and collaboration during times of crisis. In light of this, Thrive is creating a network called a COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) in San Mateo County. This COAD will enhance community resilience, facilitate communication, coordination and collaboration among nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and the private sector during all phases of a disaster.
As a trusted network of over 200 nonprofits, Thrive is well positioned to support the mission of the COAD and coordinate among the nonprofit, government, and private sectors. With the financial support of the philanthropic community, we’ve taken on this role to strengthen the ability of San Mateo County to respond effectively to disasters. But we need your help!
Please complete the survey below to help us understand your organization’s needs and capabilities to prepare for and respond to an emergency (e.g. earthquake, wildfire, pandemic, etc).
We’re in this together and together we can do more!
Thrive has created an Election Education Toolkit to amplify and strengthen voter outreach and education in traditionally less engaged communities. The toolkit will be available in English and Spanish. A stipend of $1,500 will be made available for select organizations. Interested? Email Yajaira Ortega for more information.
The San Mateo County Youth Commission (SMCYC) is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 year. The SMCYC is a 26-member, youth-led, advisory board to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. SMCYC is looking for passionate young people between the ages of 13 and 20 who reside or go to school in San Mateo County (SMC), to join a strong, energetic group of youth dedicated to making a difference in our community.
Community Events
Community & Responsibility: Stanford Stories of the Past and Meaning for the Present
Wed, April 20, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
In 2022, what are the stories we will tell that shape Stanford’s history? Join Stanford University for a virtual live session that will uncover Stanford stories. From the relationship with Chinese workers to the renaming of Jordan Hall, they will review the importance of history to our story as well as how our personal stories shape history.
The discussion will be led by Stanford history professor Gordon Chang, university archaeologist Laura Jones, and university archivist Josh Schneider. The session will also include opening remarks from Matthew Tiews, associate vice president for campus engagement, and closing remarks from Bernadine Chuck Fong, acting president of Foothill College and director of leadership initiatives and special projects at the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education.
One Life Counseling Center: San Jose Sharks Fan Appreciation Night Game
Sat, April 23, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
One Life Counseling Center would like to extend the opportunity for nonprofits members to enjoy a discounted rate to the San Jose Sharks Fan Appreciation Night game with proceeds supporting One Life Counseling Center. Everyone who attends gets a FREE t-shirt and the first 50 to purchase tickets will be entered to win a prize.
Second Round of Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Now Available
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 2 sets of 4 free at-home tests. If you already ordered your first set, order a second today. If you need help ordering your tests, you can call 1-800-232-0233 (1-888-720-7489 for TTY). Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
For COVID-19 health and vaccine information for San Mateo County, visit San Mateo County Health.
COVID-19 Communications
The County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs provides these COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. For additional communications click here.
#COVID19 symptoms can feel like a common cold, seasonal allergies, or the flu. It’s important for you to get tested. For more information: https://bit.ly/GetTestedCA. Protect your family. Protect your community. Protect San Mateo County. #MaskUpSMC
These times can be stressful. Remember to take care of yourself when feeling overwhelmed. Find resources and information on County websites including: smcgov.org and smchealth.org.
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