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Thrive Events
Children & Education TAG: Peer Learning Series - Afterschool Advocacy Partnerships
Tues, September 28, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Innovate Public Schools, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and Thrive Alliance invite you to an in-depth conversation about extended learning opportunities and advocating for after school programs for schools, local districts, school boards, elected representatives, as well as funders.
Learn about what Innovate is currently exploring and their vision to support the expansion of tutoring for students, collaborate with after school providers, raise funding, and obtain the resources our students need to Thrive. We will explore how to collaborate on future advocacy. If you are an after school care provider, please join us.
Mon, October 4 - Wed, October 6, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Registration is now LIVE for the FREE Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit! Join nonprofit leaders to:
Renew our collective commitment to fight against systemic racism
Reflect on and learn how we can do better as organizations
Be inspired and move forward to co-create, centering community voice, a racially just community
The Summit -- with the theme of "No Going Back" -- will be a learning space where we can deepen our understanding about how to meet the nonprofit racial equity pledge and to advance racial justice and equity within our institutions and in our community. It is also a call to action for nonprofits.
Note: The summit is being offered as a six-part series of webinars from Mon, October 4 to Wed, October 6, at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm each day. The art and theme for the Summit -- No Going Back -- was created by Bay Area artist and activist Favianna Rodriguez.
Featuring: Wisa Uemura, Executive Director, San Jose Taiko; Chike Nwoffiah, Founding Director, Silicon Valley African American Film Festival; Maria Noel, Deputy Executive Director, Working Partnerships USA; Felix Quintana, Artist in Residence, Working Partnerships USA; Belinda Arriaga, Executive Director & Founder; Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS); Zenon Brannon, Arts Director, Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS); Erin Ashford, Redwood City Arts Commissioner, Racial Equity Arts Mural. Moderated by Anjee Helstrup-Alvarez, Executive Director, Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA).
No Going Back: Fireside Chat with Fred Blackwell (Keynote)
Monday, October 4, 2:00 pm
Featuring: Fred Blackwell, Chief Executive Officer, San Francisco Foundation. Discussion facilitated by Jahmal Williams, Director of Advocacy for Racial Justice, San José State University.
A Candid Discussion with Chief Equity Officers: The Future of Racial Justice in Government
Tuesday, October 5, 11:00 am
Featuring: Shireen Malekafzali, Chief Equity Officer, County of San Mateo; Dr. Analilia Garcia, Racial & Health Equity Senior Manager, County of Santa Clara Public Health Department; Zulma Maciel, Director of Office of Racial Equity, City of San José. Moderated by Petra Silton, Director of Advocacy & Education, Thrive Alliance, and Nick Kuwada, Policy Director, Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits.
Philanthropy's New Path: Racial Justice Front and Center
Tuesday, October 5, 2:00 pm
Featuring: Gina Dalma, Executive Vice President, Silicon Valley Community Foundation; Holly Kreider, Program Director, Community Heising-Simons Foundation; Adam Fong, Program Officer in Performing Arts, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Moderated by Fred Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer, Child Advocates of Silicon Valley.
Engaging Your Board to Further Racial Equity and Justice
Wednesday, October 6, 11:00 am
Presented by Ali Knight, FLY President & CEO, and June Wang, FLY Board Chair.
Moving Forward in Developing a Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative Wednesday, October 6, 2:00 pm
Presented by Stacy Richardson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Momentum for Health.
You can sign up for the whole webinar series or a la carte! If you can't make a session, don't worry -- you can watch the recording later.
Last Chance! CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
Deadline: Thurs, September 30
The last day to apply for the CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is Thurs, September 30. For more information or to apply, please visit calnonprofits.org/grants.
County of San Mateo: Community of Interest Survey
A Community of Interest (COI) is a group of people that share a common bond or interest. It is a concentrated population that should be included within a single district for purposes of effective and fair representation. Make sure your COI is represented in your district by completing the survey below.
Note: Communities of Interest may not include relationships with political parties, incumbents, or candidates.
San Mateo Police Activities League: Online Auction
Mon, September 27, 12:00 pm to Wed, October 6, 6:00 pm
Join San Mateo Police Activities League for their Online Auction featuring incredible packages at all price points. There are one-of-a-kind deals that you won't want to miss out on. Everyone is welcome to get in on the bidding FUN!
Note: All proceeds raised will support the PAL programs and activities for their youth and families, and for PAL's mission to "Build the Bond Between Cops & Kids."
The Stolen Year: How America's Covid-19 Response Failed Children, and How We Can Fix It
Wed, September 29, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
What will be the long-term impact of Covid-19 on our kids? Join The Parent Venture and Anya Kamenetz, author and NPR education correspondent, as they discuss this important topic.
Networking! Get to Know Your Colleagues in the Social Impact Advisory Sector
Thurs, October 14, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
For those who have joined Fairlight Advisors’ monthly Social Impact Advisory Group Meetings for the past year, you’ll be familiar with their periodic virtual networking. They are going to be doing something new and innovative this time, so sign up and stay tuned for some adventures and community building!
Fairlight Advisors: Women's Economic Empowerment - Committed Citizens Making Changes
Thurs, November 11, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to push for important structural and societal changes in your city or county? Have you ever wondered how this could be done? Join Fairlight Advisors for a chance to hear how committed citizens in San Mateo County are doing this very activity. During this interactive session with the Commission on the Status of Women for San Mateo County (CSW) they will discuss the factors that drive women’s economic empowerment: affordable childcare, financial wellness tools and investment in women entrepreneurs.
Note: This will be an open dialogue session with the members of the committee. More about the speakers and the session can be found here.
PG&E and California Fire Foundation have provided the following wildfire safety and evacuation social media messages and graphics that can be downloaded and shared with your community.
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.
Getting vaccinated can keep you from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 and creating new variants. When you’re ready to get vaccinated, we’re here to help. Visit myturn.ca.gov to check walk-in sites near you. Let’s get you there. #VaccinateALL58
Every 10 years, electoral districts throughout the U.S. are redrawn to equalize the district populations. This process is called redistricting. Remember that you are the expert in your community and the County wants to hear your input!SmcDistrictLines.org
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