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Thrive Events
Policing in San Mateo County: Building Bridges Between Community and Law Enforcement
Mon, July 11, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
New speaker added! Dan Mulholland, Chief of Police in Redwood City
Thrive Alliance and Peninsula Family Service invite you to continue the discussion on policing in San Mateo County with part two: Building Bridges Between Community and Law Enforcement. Our panel will discuss pathways forward for the community and law enforcement to develop trust, improve community safety, and work toward all community members feeling safer around the police. There will be an opportunity for Q&A.
Moderated by Malissa Netane-Jones, Executive Director of Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center, and featuring Nick Jasso, Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), Youth Voice Policy Coordinator, Susan Manheimer, Former San Mateo Police Chief, Public Safety & Justice Consultant, Dan Mulholland, Chief of Police in Redwood City, and Kalimah Salahuddin, Jefferson Union High School District Trustee.
Thrive Resource Room: Opportunities for Job Seekers & Small Business Owners/Entrepreneurs
Tues, July 12, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Welcome to Thrive Resource Room, where you will hear about Thrive updates and learn about free and affordable community resources to help your organization! This month we will feature opportunities for job seekers and small business owners/entrepreneurs, as well as an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector community.
What to expect during this session:
Job seeker resources: Jennifer Cheyer, Program Manager, will speak about NOVAworks, which provides customized services to the job seekers of Silicon Valley through its job centers in Sunnyvale and San Mateo. NOVAworks staff are dedicated to providing job seekers with the necessary tools to enter or re-enter Silicon Valley’s workforce.
Entrepreneurship resources: Amanda Anthony, Program Manager, will speak about Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, which provides classes and workshops on business planning, marketing, financial management, and more, to help small business owners start and grow their businesses. With sites in South San Francisco, East Palo Alto, and Menlo Park, Renaissance also offers access to many capital, networking opportunities, and vendor opportunities.
Low-cost medical education: Michelle Barraza, Union Organizer, will offer information about Futuro Health, which offers resources to help you ramp up your healthcare career with a tuition-free education. Email Michell Barraza or call 669-214-0594 to sign up for a future student orientation and learn about all tuition-free programs and the referral process to start your journey as a healthcare worker at a low cost.
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 monthly basis. We encourage you to send staff members and volunteers (especially new ones!) to one of our monthly sessions to ensure that they are taking advantage of Thrive's resources and opportunities.
Arts & Culture Thrive Action Group: Reconnecting the Arts
Tues, July 12, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Arts & Culture organizations have had a rough few years. To continue offering essential programs and services during a pandemic, many pivoted and reinvented themselves. Now they are faced with re-emerging. Thrive and the San Mateo Office of Arts & Culture invite you to reconnect with us, and each other, over lunch and exchange ideas and stories. This is an opportunity to share how you are doing, what you need, what is and isn’t working, and to reconnect with each other. How can we help you in promoting and supporting arts and culture organizations across the County? Are you participating in OAC’s Celebration of Arts and Culture in August? We look forward to getting together with you in person!
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, July 13, 9:30 - 11:00 am
New speaker added! Dr. Mindy Romero, CID
Special guest Dr. Mindy Romero, founder and director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID) at USC, will provide an analysis of voter turnout. Let's hear your reflections on this election. What did you learn? Who were your partners and/or supporters? How did you succeed? How do your efforts compare to the rate of voting in San Mateo County? What learnings will you bring to the November election?
With support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, we will be hosting this event in Redwood City at the CZI Community Space. Location details will be sent to registered attendees. A-Zoom option will be available for those who would like to join virtually.
The practice of gratitude has been scientifically proven to provide tremendous benefits. Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team as we explore how to cultivate an "attitude of gratitude" in our virtual series: Thrive Wellness Wednesdays. This month will feature exercises to help us develop our gratitude muscles, and learn how to incorporate a little more appreciation into our daily lives.
These sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every other month and incorporate practices like self-massage, mindful art, movement exercises meditation, and an exploration of ways that we can take care of ourselves for optimal health and well-being. If you are looking to include additional wellness practices and learn about ways to take care of yourself both within and outside of the workplace, we hope you and your team will join us!
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
BHRS Office of Diversity: Job Opportunities Available
San Mateo County Health, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) is hiring for various job opportunities! There are opportunities to work in each of the four ODE strategic pathways; 1) Workforce Transformation, 2) Community Engagement, 3) Strategic Partnerships, and 4) Policies & System Change.
Applicants should have a passion for programs that advance diversity, inclusion, and equity in behavioral health outcomes. To view the various job opportunities and instructions on applying, visit https://www.smchealth.org/pod/job-internship-opportunities.
County of San Mateo: Seeking Election Materials Proofreader
The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time seasonal extra-help Election Materials Proofreaders to assist in the upcoming November 8, 2022, Statewide General Election. Proofreaders will be hired into one of four areas: English Proofreading, Chinese Proofreading, Filipino Proofreading, and Spanish Proofreading.
Community Events
Stanford School of Medicine: Community Health Worker/Promotoras Workshop Series
Session 1: Thurs, June 23, Session 2: Thurs, July 28, Session 3: Thurs, August 25
Stanford School of Medicine invites you to join them for a 3-part workshop session. These sessions will focus on identifying and connecting community health workers with resources addressing financial and social needs, including housing, food, and others. Upon completion of the series, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate.
Note: The workshops will be in Spanish and we will have interpretation in English for those who need it.
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 has provided COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. To access the communications click here.
After extensive clinical trials, the vaccines are proven to be safe and effective in protecting children ages 6 months and up against COVID-19. Infants and toddlers receive a smaller dose of the vaccine. To learn more about the vaccines, talk to your child’s doctor or visit MyTurn.ca.gov
Being vaccinated is the best way to reduce the risk of severe disease – and 2nd boosters are available! Limit the number of potentially infectious contacts, increase ventilation, wear a mask, isolate + test if you have symptoms, treatments are available. See more: https://www.smchealth.org/coronavirus
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