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Thrive Events
Children & Education TAG - Peer Learning Series: Taking A Culturally- Responsive Approach to Student's Social-Emotional Learning
Thurs, October 28, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Coming out of the stress of the pandemic, students, families, out-of-school-time providers, and teachers are facing a number of social-emotional challenges. It is critical for students that providers help them identify emotions, acknowledge when those emotions are difficult or uncomfortable, and provide tools to help them process those emotions in a culturally-responsive way.
Join Thrive and MeghanMcDoniel, Postdoctoral Fellow with the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, for a presentation on some of the preliminary work from an ongoing study evaluating a social-emotional curriculum. We will also discuss the most pressing needs for students this year, and relate the early findings back to what all adults can do to support students’ social-emotional needs. There will be space to share about your own social-emotional learning programs, and hear from peers.
We will also be joined by Joshua D.S. Brady, M.Ed., Education Administrator - Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education, who will lead us through information regarding Expanded Learning Opportunities Program funding in AB130, how you can access current funding opportunities, and a brief Q & A.
Additionally, there will be updates about county-level funding.
This will be an interactive virtual event, and we encourage you to invite your team.
Environment & Sustainability TAG: Continuing the Discussion on Planning for Collective Climate Goals
Thurs, October 28, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Join Thrive to continue the series designed to collectively focus climate goals based on your priorities. In this meeting, we will refine our work on identifying issues impacting climate change and justice, and move onto the next step of developing specific themes on the collective climate goal areas. Read more about the previous meeting and add on to the live document.
This session will be facilitated by Matt Biggar, Ph.D., Founder of Connected to Place.
San Mateo County Collaborating During Disaster - Informational Meeting
Mon, November 8, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
As San Mateo County moves towards creating its own VOAD/COAD, (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, Community Organizations Active in Disaster), SFCARD, Thrive Alliance, Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management invite you to discuss how San Mateo County Community Based Organizations, Faith Based Organizations and Government can better coordinate during disasters. We will discuss what a VOAD/COAD is, how it can work in our County, and how it will benefit San Mateo County’s disaster response.
We will be joined by special guest Marsha Hovey, Interim Executive Director of CADRE (Collaborating Agencies’ Disaster Relief Effort), Santa Clara County's VOAD/COAD, to talk about our neighboring county's experience.
California suffers from a deficit of 3.5 million homes.This scarcity feeds poverty, homelessness, sprawl, and erodes the stability of the middle class, and has a disproportionate impact on Black and Latino households. The California Legislature recently passed SB9 and SB10, as well as other housing legislation. How will these new housing laws affect San Mateo County and our housing issues?
Michael Lane the State Policy Director at SPUR, a nonprofit working across the political spectrum to develop solutions to the big problems cities face, will lead a panel discussion which will provide clarity on the intent of these measures, the likely timeline for change, and explore what they say about the neighborhoods of the future.
Join Thrive Alliance and The League of Women Voters of North and Central San Mateo County for this important discussion.
Featuring: Michael Lane, State Policy Director, SPUR;Leora Tanjuatco Ross, Associate Director, Housing Leadership Council.
The application window for the California Venues Grant Program will be open Fri, October 29 to Fri, November 19. Grants of up to $250,000 are available to eligible performing arts venues, including nonprofits, through The California Office of the Small Business Advocate. The California Venues Grant Program is designed to assist eligible independent live events venues that have been affected by COVID-19 in order to support their continued operation.
Note: Join CalNonprofits for a free informational webinar to answer your questions about the grant program, and go through the application process with an emphasis on how nonprofits can fit into the application form. For more information or to register click here.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP): Request for Proposal
Deadline: Fri, November 19, 5:00 pm
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Homeland Security and Grants Processing Branch, is soliciting proposals for the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP). The purpose of the CSNSGP is to provide funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs, or mission. Interested applicants must submit their application by email to CSNSGP@CalOES.ca.gov by Fri, November 19, 5:00 pm. Late submissions will not be considered.
COVID-19 Vaccine booster shots are available for the following Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recipients who completed their initial series at least 6 months ago and are:
Boosters for eligible individuals are available at community clinics, health care providers, pharmacies, and the SMC Event Center. See county-operated clinic schedules here.
Community Events
San Mateo County: Voice Your Priorities for a Strong Recovery From the Pandemic!
Tues, October 26, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
The San Mateo County Recovery Initiative started over a year ago and through input from community leaders, cities, and institutions, millions of dollars were allocated to support food access, housing, childcare, digital access, small businesses, and more. Join San Mateo County for one of their upcoming virtual forums for a chance to share your priorities for an equitable recovery.
Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC): October Happy Hour - Biodiversity
Tues, October 26, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Come explore biodiversity in San Mateo County - and beyond - with Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) and understand why it is critical to humans for many reasons, including providing ecosystem services ranging from oxygen supply, clean air and water, to pollination of plants, pest control, and wastewater treatment.
Voices in Unity: Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence
Thurs, October 28, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Join CORA for a virtual panel discussion with survivors of domestic violence and professionals in the field who will share about the affects of abuse and what we can do to end cycles of violence.
This event will be in English and Spanish with simultaneous interpretation.
Kick off the holiday season with some Halloween fun at the LEMO Foundation! Recommended for families with kids 3-14 years old, join LEMO for a weekend of sac races, Halloween movies & popcorn, pumpkin painting, cookie decorating and much, much, more.
Note: All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the LEMO Champion Scholarship Fund which gives student-athletes the opportunity to learn, to compete and to become the best version of themselves through sport, tech and philosophy.
Stanford Athletics wants to thank and celebrate all of our hardworking and brave frontline workers and emergency responders for their continued service and tireless efforts to keep our communities safe. All frontline workers are invited to register for two complimentary tickets for Stanford Football vs. Washington (Sat, Oct 30) or Stanford Football vs. Utah (Fri, Nov 5), as part of Frontline Workers Appreciation Day(s). Additional adjacent tickets will be available for purchase.
If you’d like to nominate an outstanding member of your community for recognition at one of the upcoming football games, please click here.
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.
Rent Relief applicants - Approved: Payment Pending? For ACH debit transfers, watch for an email invitation from http://Bill.com to enter your bank information. It is private and secure. If you've requested a check, it will be mailed to the address on file.
Applications are currently being accepted for the CA #COVID19 #RentRelief program. Nuestra Casa can provide application assistance for community members in East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, and North Fair Oaks. Visit nuestracasa.org or call 650-771-4449. #NuestraCasa.
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