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Thrive Events
Racial Justice Summit - Healing Justice
Mon, October 31 - Thurs, November 3, Hybrid
We believe healing justice is an action and that, as nonprofits, we should actively work to transform the conditions that have caused harm.
The Summit is designed for the region's nonprofit organizations' leadership, staff, and board members to engage in dialogue about how to meet the promises made in the nonprofit racial equity pledge, as well as to gain tools and learn strategies to advance racial justice and equity within their institutions and in our community.
The second annual Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit will create an environment for nonprofit leaders across Silicon Valley 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, centered by the community, a racially just community
Gain tools for healing and dismantling institutions and practices that have caused harm
Hear and share compelling examples of how institutions have used healing justice to advance racial equity
The Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit is a hybrid event scheduled for the week of Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2022. Some sessions will be virtual (via Zoom), and some will be in person (in San Mateo & Santa Clara counties).
The Summit is hosted by the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) and Thrive, The Alliance of Nonprofits for San Mateo County (Thrive Alliance).
How is art healing the injustices of the world we know today? Thrive Alliance and San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture present an interactive in-person session at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative space. During this experience, we will learn how art intersects with racial equity and in what ways it has impacted our racial justice movement in the nonprofit sector.
Daly City Youth Poet Laureate Program poets Chloe Chou, Jescent Marcelino, and Hanna Docampo Pham will perform original poetry and engage the group in a collaborative poetry-making session.
Casa Circulo Cultural will teach the group to make Mexican Paper Flowers. This traditional craft has been a part of Mexican tradition for over 200 years and is especially significant during the upcoming Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration.
How is art healing the injustices of the world we know today? Join us for this special collaboration to kick off San Jose State University's Transforming Communities: A Movement to Racial Justice Summit. This celebration of art, music, and culture and an honoring of Native American Heritage Month will feature live performances from local artists showcasing how they have channeled their art to heal themselves and their communities.
Note: Masking is optional but encouraged if you cannot maintain a comfortable social distance.
Our panel will discuss how elected officials and commissioners of color have dealt with
their position of power. You can expect to gain insight into these politicians' entry barriers
in this session. What did it take to engage their community and raise voting among disenfranchised communities? They will discuss what it means to them to build power.
Moderator: Marico Sayoc, Former Mayor of Los Gatos
Speakers:
Amourence (Amo) Lee, San Mateo City Council
Darcie Green, Chief Executive Officer, Latinas Contra Cancer
Ellina Yin, Founder, Only in San Jose
Kalimah Salahuddin, Jefferson Union High School District Trustee
During this panel discussion, we will learn how nonprofits have been able to transition to a lived experience advisory board. Join us to understand what it takes to have an advisory board hold power and how it has impacted their community.
Moderator: Chad Bojorquez, Chief Program Officer, Destination: Home
Healing Justice at Work: Applying a Trauma-Informed Model to Create an Anti-Racist Organizational Culture
Thurs, November 3, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Virtual
Nonprofit organizations often work with clients that have experienced cultural, political, and societal factors that contextualize trauma. It is important to recognize and understand the roles and actions we can take to promote healing and prevent future trauma. This workshop will provide an introduction to a healing trauma-informed organizational change model to practice cultural humility with staff as a facilitator of improved service delivery for clients from culturally marginalized communities.
Speaker: Irma Zoepf, Founder & Principal, The Z Bridge
Environment & Sustainability Thrive Action Group (TAG): Post-Climate Summit - From Collective Commitment to Action
Tues, November 15, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, In-Person
There was a fantastic turnout at the first annual Climate Summit for San Mateo County, which brought forth commitments to equitable climate adaptation from community organizations, government, funders, and community members. This is the right moment to turn stated commitments into action.
Thrive will use the foundation of the collective commitments made at the Summit and develop actionable strategies for realizing them. Our strategy building will focus on these topics:
Education
Relationships and Power Dynamics
Funding and Resources
Policy
Government Structure and Practices
Join us in translating collective commitments into action!
Note: This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Capacity will be limited. This is a nonpartisan event.
We have gone through and continue to go through periods of loss, grief, fear, and feeling overwhelmed. Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team for a Thrive Wellness Wednesdays session and learn techniques to destress and build resilience so that we can better connect with ourselves and others.
From self-care action plans and mindful eating, to reset activities and a happy dance, we’ll explore a variety of ways that we can take care of ourselves for optimal health and well-being. Collaborative and engaging activities will help participants learn various techniques and healthy habits that can be immediately applied to daily life at and outside of work.
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
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 session will feature opportunities for launching a successful strategic planning process for your nonprofit, a presentation on how media directly impacts our community and how you can get more involved, as well as an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector network.
What to expect during this session:
Launching a successful strategic planning process for your nonprofit: David Rhode, Deputy Director of PennPAC will discuss the key steps and considerations that will enable your organization to carry out an effective strategic planning process. David Rhode is the Deputy Director of PennPAC, an organization that utilizes University of Pennsylvania alumni to provide pro bono consulting to the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining PennPAC, David founded and scaled a global nonprofit organization for 14 years. He has his MBA from The Wharton School and teaches Nonprofit Branding at the University of Pennsylvania.
Local media impacts: Michelle Iracheta, Editor & Reporter, Redwood City Pulse, will speak about Redwood City Pulse's mission, and how it intersects with both the nonprofit sector and the community at large. Michelle will also discuss the impact of local media on the community and how you can spotlight your organization on the Redwood City Pulse website. In her career spanning nearly a decade, Michelle has covered mental health, public safety, disability rights, education, and city government. Her work has also appeared in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Seattle Times, and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. She is the recipient of a first-place Blethen Award from the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association and has earned recognition from nonprofit Investigative Reporters and Editors. Prior to joining the Pulse, Michelle worked at the Houston Chronicle.
If you have services or information that you would like to share at our next Thrive Resource Room meeting please email Keirstan Schiedeck, the Programs & Operations Manager at Thrive. These sessions occur on a regular basis. We encourage you to send staff members and volunteers (especially new ones!) to one of our sessions to ensure that they are taking advantage of Thrive's resources and opportunities.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Get information about candidates and propositions, watch the replay of candidate forums and see more election information here!
Watch Past Candidate Forums Recordings
Thrive, in partnership with other nonprofits, hosted a series of candidate forums to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. If you want to view a recording of these forums or learn more about the Tuesday, November 8 election, click here.
Looking for office space or other nonprofits interested in sharing a location? Contact Thrive and we will help to facilitate a connection.
Community Announcements
To End Homelessness, A Focus on Prevention: County of San Mateo Announces Innovative Local Voucher Program, Investments in Affordable Housing
County of San Mateo leaders have announced a bold local strategy to reinforce the safety net for the county’s most vulnerable residents: $4 million annually to prevent evictions. The first-of-its-kind local summit brought together leaders from the County, Peninsula cities, businesses, and nonprofit groups and advocacy organizations to tackle a problem that has vexed officials from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. To read the full news release click here.
City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG): Seeking Public Input on the San Mateo County Shared Micromobility Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan
The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is seeking public input on the San Mateo County Shared Micromobility Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan. Micromobility refers to services such as bike share and scooter-share, where users are able to check out various small and lightweight vehicles for short-term use through a self-service rental portal. The Study’s key deliverables include investigating the feasibility of a bike share and scooter share program, compiling research and best practices, and developing program guidelines to support jurisdictions that wish to launch a program. C/CAG is excited to announce the availability of the draft Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan.
The Draft Plan includes a set of program recommendations that focus on governance and program management, system types, cost and funding, and identification of pilot Locations. C/CAG is seeking your comments on the draft Plan. Your input will help shape the future development of a micromobility system in San Mateo County. To assist with your review, please find the link to an Executive Summary of the report, along with a slide deck that was presented to the C/CAG Board at its Oct. 13 meeting, and a link to the full draft Plan. Please feel free to share this Plan with any interested parties. Comments are due to C/CAG staff Kim Wever by Monday, November 7th at 5:00 pm. The C/CAG Board is expected to adopt the final Plan at its December meeting. For further information on the Study, click here.
Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute's Inaugural Board Leadership Academy
The Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APALI) is looking for nonprofits who are recruiting board members to make a pitch for their organization at the last class of APALI's Inaugural Board Leadership Academy. APALI's Board Leadership Academy strives to create a pipeline of well-qualified AAPI board candidates for local nonprofits. The participants have impressive and diverse backgrounds—many with advanced professional degrees, ranging in age from their late-20s to 60s, and live primarily in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties. Interested nonprofits are invited to present at the last session on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, between 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Please contact Dennis Chiu to schedule a time slot or to learn more about the inaugural Board Leadership Academy class.
Note: The class is held virtually via Zoom.
Community Events
The Parent Venture: Cannabis Use - The Role of Parents and Community in Prevention
Wed, November 2, 5;30 - 6:30 pm
What role do parents and the community play in preventing cannabis use in youth? Join The Parent Venture and Jason R. Kilmer, Ph.D. as they bust “weed” myths, address your questions, and look at the recent science related to cannabis use.
Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members are welcome! Free admission. Spanish interpretation will be available.
We Stand For Gratitude: Free Stanford Football Tickets
Sat, November 5, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Standford is grateful for all nonprofit heroes and the work they do. As nonprofit community heroes, you (and up to three guests) are invited to attend the Stanford vs Washington State game in appreciation for what you do for others, from the students you work with to the people in your local community.
You are also invited to attend Fan Fest, where, among many other activities, you can have your photo taken at the What do you StandFor? table.
Note: To reserve tickets, place your order form by Wed, November 2.
The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos: Retreats Change Lives Kickoff with Fr. Greg Boyle
Sat, November 5, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos and Fr. Greg Boyle for a virtual Retreats Change Lives kickoff event. Retreats Change Lives is that most wonderful time of year when a collection of personal stories are posted to The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos’s social media that culminates on #GivingTuesday, November 29, 2022.
Fr. Greg is the founder of Homeboys Inc, the world's largest gang intervention and rehabilitation program, and is a well-known author and expert in social justice. He has led many sold-out retreats and is a popular speaker and presenter throughout the United States.
Note: The Kickoff is virtual and registration is free.
Think you can't afford an electric vehicle? Think again! Join Acterra for an informative and interactive online presentation to help you learn about the many financial assistance programs available to income-qualifying residents, especially in the Bay Area. Afterward, you can also sign up for a one-on-one consultation for more assistance with applying for grants and rebates.
Note: This event will be in English with Spanish interpretation.
Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC): 2022 Annual Indicators Report Launch Event - Building Electrification in San Mateo County
Thurs, November 10, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sustainable San Mateo County’s 26th Annual Indicators Report will be unveiled at a free in-person event hosted at Genentech in South San Francisco. The Indicators Report Launch will feature experts discussing the importance of electrifying new and existing building stock in San Mateo County. Reducing carbon emissions in buildings is one of the most impactful and effective ways to address climate change.
Note: Admission is free, but registration is required by the new deadline of Mon, November 7.
The Office of Community Awareness, Response, and Engagement (CARE): Demystifying the Department of Justice a Quarterly Series
Tues, November 15, 10:00 - 11:00 am
The Office of Community Awareness, Response, and Engagement (CARE) at the California Department of Justice invites you to join their next Demystifying the DOJ quarterly series. During this event experts from the CA Department of Justice (DOJ) will share insight into the DOJ’s role in consumer protection. In light of the holiday season, this presentation will share tips on how consumers can protect themselves from scams, fraud, and other consumer-related issues. Additionally, there will be a presentation by the DOJ’s Registry of Charitable Trusts about their role in protecting and advising donors and charities year-round.
Acterra: Policymaker's Perspective - 13 Tips for Successful Advocacy
Wed, November 16, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Join Acterra for their upcoming interactive presentation by Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian designed for members of the public, leadership groups, nonprofits, and community activists. During this event, you will learn useful tools for becoming a more effective advocate.
Joe Simitian is the County Supervisor for the Fifth District of Santa Clara County. His district includes Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Stanford, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Monte Sereno, along with portions of San Jose.
Note: This is will be a hybrid event, registration is required (choose in-person or Zoom attendance).
Get the Facts on COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters & Additional Doses:
California Department of Public Health has created a COVID-19 webpage with the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and additional doses.
Note: To access fact sheets in multiple languages scroll to the bottom of the webpage.
San Mateo County Health has created a webpage where you can view the COVID-19 vaccination rates for individuals living in San Mateo County from 05/29/22-06/25/22. To download this information in PDF format click here.
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.
It’s time to get winter-ready. Getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 is one of the best steps to take to protect your health, especially as we head into fall and winter, and you can receive both of them at the same time. Talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated, or to find more information about COVID-19 boosters or to schedule an appointment, visit MyTurn.ca.gov
If you’re 5+ and finished your original doses, you SHOULD get the updated booster dose. It protects people against both the original strains of the virus and the Omicron variants that have been spreading this year. It is now available for Californians ages 5 and up who have already completed their original vaccines series. To schedule an appointment, visit MyTurn.ca.gov
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