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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. This month, we will be hearing updates on:
Cooling center resources for summer months
Upcoming community preparedness events
Upcoming training for organizations active in disaster
Measure K funding for emergency preparedness
Open to all. Registration is not required for these recurring meetings.
Environment & Sustainability TAG: 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.
County & Nonprofit Partnerships Summit Part II: Measure K Listening Session
Wed, July 12, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, In-Person (Registration: 8:00 - 9:00 am)
Join us for County & Nonprofit Partnerships Summit Part II: Measure K Listening Session.
The County of San Mateo is updating its processes for allocating Measure K funds and determining community needs and priorities. During this process, the County wants to hear what our residents and community partners have to say about the current needs and challenges within our community. To ensure we have as much feedback as possible, we need to hear from you. *Please see the disclaimer below.
Measure K is a countywide half-cent sales tax extension passed by local voters in November 2016 to support essential County services and to maintain or replace critical facilities, providing local funds for local needs. Approximately $50 million will be distributed within these areas:
Children and Families
Housing and Homelessness
Mental Health
Emergency Preparedness
The purpose of this event is to gather your input on what the most critical needs, challenges, or gaps in service are.
The information you provide will help shape our conversations with the larger community during several town halls being scheduled this summer. Your voice matters, and this event offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and make a lasting impact on the lives of those who need it the most.
Please bring a maximum of two people per organization.
The event will be held at the San Mateo County Event Center. A buffet lunch will follow. The deadline to register for the event will be Friday, July 7th, 2023, at 5:00 PST. Please be sure to register before the deadline!
*Please be advised that for any person, firm, affiliate, or subsidiary competing for or expected to compete for the award of a County contract, the County is not seeking assistance in the development and management of procurement documents, or provision of plans, specifications, designs, evaluation criteria, or for such persons or their affiliates to otherwise influence factors that may affect the County's award of contracts or selection of a contractor.
Attend the Voter Education and Outreach Committee (VEOAC) meeting featuring Eric Sapp, a Staff Attorney from Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, discussing their efforts to restore voting rights for communities impacted by the criminal justice system.
We will also hear from San Mateo County Elections Office.
Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance.
Celebrate Fatherhood Week With These Low- or No-Cost Things To Do in San Mateo County
Fatherhood Week is for those eager to honor a father, a father figure, paternal bonds, or anyone who’s been a positive influence. It’s a way to celebrate all that fathers do for their children. Here are seven ideas on how to spend time, at little or no cost, with someone important to you during the week of June 19-25.
Community Events
Community Equity Collaborative: Rainbow Kids Returns for Pride Month - A Webinar on Gender, Love & Family
Wed, June 21, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Community Equity Collaborative invites you to celebrate Pride Month and the first day of summer with Rainbow Kids! Please join facilitators Azisa Todd, Lead Trainer and Events Coordinator at the San Mateo County Pride Center, and Nathanael Flynn, early childhood educator and author, for this free 90-minute webinar focusing on why and how to talk with young children about diversity as it relates to gender, families, and love. The facilitators will also share age-appropriate information and practical strategies to support them as they explore who they are and who is in their world during these early years.
Join Big Five for a three-hour training designed to provide an overview of the Big Five Immediate Action Responses, review basic emergency preparedness and recovery strategies, discuss how to lead trauma-informed, inclusive drills, and implement Think on Your Feet lesson plans for all grades.
Note: This session will be held on both Mon, August 21, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm & Mon, September 11, 9:30 am -12:30 pm. Both sessions will be going over the same material. Please pick only one session date.
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