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Thrive Events
Thrive Resource Room
Tues, March 8, 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 including fundraising tools, internships, and Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector community.
What to expect during this session:
Free fundraising tool:Anna Grace Millward, CEO of Stashrun, will present on how to utilize a free fundraising tool, built to transform how consumers align with brands to take action on the world’s most important causes
Student employment opportunities:Eli Poblitz, Transition Specialist for the Transition Partnership Program at the San Mateo Union High School District will be sharing about SMUHSD's new work-based learning program designed to provide up to 100 hours of exploratory paid work-based learning for special education high school students aged 16 or older across the district, at no cost to the employee
Stanford student-employees for nonprofits: Yvette Zepeda, Program Director for the Stanford Community Service Work-Study and Student Employment program, will speak about a program that connects Stanford students with local nonprofits for employment opportunities (organizations will only be responsible for 10% of student wages)
If you have services or information that you would like to share at our next Thrive Resource Room meeting, please email Keirstan. These sessions will 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.
We invite you to join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team for another session in our virtual series: Wellness Wednesdays. These sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every other month. From self-massage to mindful art, to movement exercises to meditation, we’ll continue to explore a variety of ways that we can take care of ourselves for optimal health and well-being.
During this month's collaborative session, we invite you to practice stress management techniques such as stretching, self massage, mindful art, and acute stress response exercises.Our speakers throughout the series include County Wellness Team members, behavioral health specialists, massage therapists, and art facilitators. We hope you and your team will join us!
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, March 16, 9:00 - 10:00 am
VEOAC will be featuring short presentations by Bay Area leaders in voter outreach. Andrea Gil, the Program Coordinator at Youth Leadership Institute (YLI), will be presenting how she engages the community in voter outreach & civic participation advocacy. Andrea leads the Youth Empowerment Training Series, where youth leaders will learn to engage with their local community.
Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
To gain insight on the needs and challenges of our immigrant community, the County of San Mateo & their Office of Community Affairs invites immigrants (living, working, or going to school in San Mateo County) to take their Immigrant Inclusion Survey. Results from this survey will tell them about the barriers faced, gaps in services, and which programs are working for immigrants in San Mateo County.
Note: This survey is available in 12 languages. All responses are anonymous and confidential, which means nobody will know who took the survey or how they answered the questions. All questions are optional, so you can skip anything you do not want to share.
United Way Bay Area Housing Justice Grants
United Way Bay Area is currently accepting proposals from local Bay Area agencies for three new funding opportunities designed to increase access to stable and affordable housing, prevent homelessness, and address the racial wealth gap. If requirements are met, organizations may apply for more than one opportunity but will only be selected for one grant.
Community Events
The Parent Venture: How Parents Can Boost Kids' Well-Being and Resilience During the Pandemic
Mon, March 7, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
How can parents support kids' resilience and well-being, as we move toward a "new normal"? In this presentation Phyllis Fagell, a licensed clinical counselor, will suggest tools and strategies that parents can use to show patience, empathy, and understanding towards their children.
Fixin' San Mateo County: How Oversight of the Sheriff Can Help Children
Mon, March 7, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Join Fixin’ SMC (FxSMC) to hear from Paul Bocanegra, FxSMC Vice Chair and SMC Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commissioner, and Joaquin Jimenez, Half Moon Bay City Council Member. They will present their experiences about how Sheriff policies affect children and youth, and how civilian oversight can shine a light on the impact of these policies on children and help to make improvements.
HEART of San Mateo County: Free, Virtual First Time Homebuyer Workshops
Tues, March 8, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Interested in buying a home or know someone who is? Join HEART of San Mateo County to learn about their unique down payment assistance program and the homebuying process at one of their upcoming homebuyer workshops.
Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC): Time To Turn Off the Faucet – Drought Implications in San Mateo County
Wed, March 9, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Join Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) for a vitural happy hour to explore the water situation in San Mateo County, especially in the context of the ongoing drought. They will discuss the concept of "One Water" and will brainstorm solutions to wisely use our limited water resources.
Featuring: Tom Francis, Water Resources Manager of the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA).
Youth Community Service: Reaching Beyond - 2022 Annual Spring Fundraiser
Thurs, April 14, 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Join the Youth Community Service online for an insightful conversation with their keynote speaker, Judge and author LaDoris Hazard Cordell, and three local authors as they share their stories of resilience and hope.
Featuring: Tonga Victoria, Joanna Ho and Antonio de Jesus Lopez.
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.
Worried about a loved one because they’re not vaccinated or boosted against COVID-19? Email them a love letter to encourage them to get vaccinated. Visit toolkit.covid19.ca.gov now.
Good indoor ventilation can reduce the spread of #COVID19. Follow these simple steps to properly ventilate your indoor space:
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