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Thrive Events
Thrive Leadership Circle Luncheon: Engaging with San Mateo County’s New Equity Framework
Wed, July 28, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Nonprofit EDs and CEOs are invited to hear Shireen Malekafzali (she/her), Chief Equity Officer at San Mateo County, present the equity framework and early equity efforts underway, and to give feedback on its alignment with your own equity frameworks. This is an opportunity to set the groundwork for nonprofit leaders to work together with the County on future efforts to advance equity.
Join us to discuss the mechanics and outreach for the recall election (September 14), plans for National Voter Registration Day (September 28), and grant opportunities. Open to everyone.
Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance
County of San Mateo: Rent Relief Program Outreach RFQ
New Deadline: Fri, July 23
The County of San Mateo is pleased to announce a Request for Quotes (RFQ) funding opportunity for community-based organizations to support outreach efforts for the California State Rental Relief Program. For details on the RFQ, and to apply, click here.
Host a County of San Mateo Vaccination Pop-up Event
The County of San Mateo is now extending opportunities to partner with local groups to bring Vaccination Pop-up Events to your neighborhood. The purpose of the small, targeted Pop-up events is to reduce barriers to getting vaccinated by making it convenient for you, your network, and your community. To learn more about hosting a vaccination event at your site click here.
Community Events
Sustainable San Mateo County: Air Quality for Equality: Disparities in the Impact of Air Pollution
Tues, July 20, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Join Sustainable San Mateo County for their July Happy Hour to explore how air quality and environmental justice are linked. From our immediate surroundings in San Mateo County to the wider Bay Area, air quality has had widespread impacts on our nearby communities. In this Happy Hour, we will discover some of these impacts with experts working on air quality management while exploring solutions and posing questions on how to address air pollution disparities.
Featuring: David Canepa, Supervisor, San Mateo County; Ulysses Vinson, Director at SMC Labs; Eddie Ahn, Executive Director at Brightline Defense.
Note: This event is free but you must preregister.
California Association of Nonprofits: Member Meeting 2021
Wed, July 21, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join CalNonprofits for their upcoming Member Meeting. In this online meeting, CalNonprofits’ board and staff will be reporting to you, the CalNonprofits membership, and they hope to hear your questions, comments, criticisms, and suggestions throughout.
Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Board Chair Essentials Workshop
Wed, August 11, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Join Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) for their upcoming Board Chair Essentials workshop designed to provide you with the tools to be an effective board leader by providing a refresher on board service responsibilities in general and a more in-depth look at the chairperson role in particular. You will explore the critical relationship between the board chair and the CEO and share best practices of board governance and leadership. You will also leave with tools to ensure your board meetings are efficient and the discussions are generative.
For COVID-19 health and vaccine information for San Mateo County, visit San Mateo County Health.
COVID-19 Prevention Social Media
Through the County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs, Thrive is providing COVID-19 prevention focused communications for you to share with your community. Simply copy the text and image provided and post it to your social media account. For additional communications options, please click here.
You can use supplemental paid sick leave for the time it takes to get the COVID-19 vaccine and recover from any side effects. We can all help keep the workplace safe. Visit saferatwork.ca.gov to learn more. #knowyourrights #saferatwork #workplacesafety
COVID-19 vaccines are supported by California’s top medical experts. #GetVaccinated