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This Black History Month, Thrive honors our local Black-Led organizations. Please take time to learn about their work and impact today!

Thrive RISE (Resilience in Shared Emergencies): First Working Meeting

Thrive RISE (Resilience in Shared Emergencies): Coordinating Staff Roles During Disasters 

Executive Peer Coaching Series

Opportunities for peer learning among nonprofit leaders can be limited, difficult to time, and expensive. Nonprofit executives need access to a safe space to talk ideas through with like-minded peers in order to scale their organizations and prioritize growth.

Thrive is excited to offer you Executive Peer Coaching, led by Bart Charlow, retired CEO of Samaritan House. These groups will provide an opportunity to share knowledge, support each other, and discuss leadership challenges in 90-minute monthly sessions with eight other peers. Bring your concerns, challenges, and items that need to be talked through to these judgment-free and confidential sessions. 

If you would like to request a spot in this free program, please complete the Executive Peer Coaching Interest Form. You can also learn more about Bart Charlow's impact at Samaritan House here.

We hope you are able to join other knowledgeable peers to share inspiration, ideas, resources, and more. 

Disaster Recovery Center at the San Mateo County Events Center

Thurs, February 9 - Thurs, February 16, from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

The County, CalOES, and FEMA have planned a Disaster Recovery Center at the San Mateo County Events Center from Thurs, February 9 - Thurs, February 16, from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm daily to provide federal, state, county, and nonprofit resources to storm-impacted residents. In addition, three mobile registration intake centers will be operating on the coast for two days each with English and Spanish-speaking staff available. 

Residents of San Mateo County’s coast impacted by the recent storms can learn about available assistance from local, state, and federal agencies at three separate locations. On hand at each location will be what is known as “Mobile Registration Intake Centers” where staff can answer questions about disaster assistance and help with registration. To learn more click here or click the images below to view flyers in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Chinese.

English DRC

English MRIC

Español DRC

Español MRIC

Chinese DRC

Chinese MRIC

Tagalog DRC

County Launches Task Force to Improve Living Conditions for Farm Laborers

The County of San Mateo has announced the launch of a task force that is committed to improving the living conditions of farmworkers who reside in employer-provided housing.

The task force will ensure compliance with local and state rules and regulations that affect the health and safety of employer-providing housing for farmworkers and their families. To learn more click here. 

2022-2023 Listos California Target Grant (LG) Program Request for Proposal

Deadline: Mon, March 20

The purpose of the Listos California Target Grant (LG) Program is to support organizations throughout California that serve smaller populations with key social vulnerability factors located in any given area at moderate to high risk from natural hazards. Community-based organizations throughout the state, referred to as CBOs, can work independently or subgrant with local CBOs to provide disaster training and resources to vulnerable and diverse populations. This work is intended to increase their communities’ disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities.

Note: Cal OES will be hosting a Request for Proposal and Grant Subaward Application Training on February 16. The training will provide a general overview of the Listos Grants Program and instructions on how to complete application forms. Any organization interested in attending the training should contact ListosGrants@caloes.ca.gov.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF): Art & Culture Community Action Grants

Deadline: Fri, February 24

Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) is now accepting applications for Art & Culture Community Action Grants. Through this grant program, SVCF will support BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) arts organizations that prioritize BIPOC communities to nurture artistic and cultural expressions, partner to create community-driven solutions and catalyze social change.

Minnesota Street Project Foundation: Artist Emergency Relief Grants

The Minnesota Street Project Foundation has created an emergency relief initiative to offer financial resources to support artists in the San Francisco Bay Area impacted by the record-breaking rainfall and floods. Minnesota Street Project Foundation’s Artist Emergency Relief Grants are designed to provide immediate assistance to visual artists with an initial seed fund of $20,000 to provide grants up to $1,000 to cover unforeseen expenses resulting from emergencies that impact artist’s ability to work, including restoration, storage, and temporary studio space. Applications are available here and will be accepted and reviewed immediately.

SMC Health: Select COVID Testing Sites, Vaccine Clinics Remain Open

Most state-sponsored Test-to-Treat sites in San Mateo County ceased operations on Feb. 5. Testing sites in San Bruno (Bay PLS Labs, 841 San Bruno Ave. W, Suite 100) and San Mateo (College of San Mateo, 3401 CSM Drive) remain open. Additional COVID-19 testing and Test-to-Treat resources are available through healthcare providers and pharmacies. County Health continues to support the school and faith-based community COVID-19 vaccine clinics through March 2023. Appointments can be made via MyTurn.

COVID.GOV: Get Free At-⁠home COVID-⁠19 Tests This Winter

Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests. To order your test click here. Need help placing an order for your at-home tests? Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).

Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo: Atmospheric River Recovery Guide

Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo has prepared an Atmospheric River Recovery Guide, a one-stop shop for resources at the federal, state, and local levels. This guide is available in both English and Spanish and provides information on accessing resources and finding help applying for aid.

Electronic Arts (EA): Office Cubes Available for Donation

Electronic Arts (EA) has sections of office cubes available for donation to a local nonprofit. They measure 51” wide, 48 ¼” from floor to top, and 43 3/8" from the bottom of the panel to the top of the panel (a slight gap between floor and panel bottom). For more info email Julie Wynn. 

San Mateo County's 5th Annual Poetry Out Loud Competition

Thurs, February 16, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Join San Mateo County's Office of Arts and Culture for an inspiring evening as high school students participate in San Mateo County's 5th Annual Poetry Out Loud Competition. This virtual event celebrates youth and poetry. 

Discover Stanford for You: Creating Conversations Across Generations

Wed, March 1, 12:00 - 1:00 pm 

Join faculty from Stanford’s School of Humanities and Sciences as they consider how the humanities explore the ideas, cultures, and peoples that shape the human experience.

Stanford professors Yoshiko Matsumoto, Yamato Ichihashi Chair of Japanese History and Civilization, and Gabriella Safran, Eva Chernov Lokey Professor of Jewish Studies, will share H&S initiatives and Matsumoto’s research using the art of haiku to create a community inclusive of people at all stages of life. This session will also include reflections on the enduring importance of universities in preserving, producing, assessing, and transmitting knowledge and how the fundamentals of education - the pursuit of knowledge and truth - enrich our lives and are vital to preparing global citizens.

Opening remarks will be provided by Debra Satz, the Vernon R. and Lysbeth Anderson Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University, the Marta Sutton Weeks Professor of Ethics in Society, Professor of Philosophy, and, by courtesy, Political Science.

Sustainable San Mateo County's 24th Annual Awards Celebration

Thurs, March 30, 5:30 - 8:30 pm 

You’re invited to attend Sustainable San Mateo County's 24th annual Awards Celebration on March 30 at the College of San Mateo, where they will honor local sustainability champions and will recognize local youths who have been doing remarkable things.

Note: SSMC’s 4th Annual Virtual Auction will kick off on March 23 and conclude on April 2 at 5:00 pm. All online bids will be silent.

San Mateo PAL's Annual Lights & Sirens Awards & Recognition Dinner

Fri, April 28, 5:30 - 9:00 pm

You are invited to San Mateo PAL's upcoming Annual Lights & Sirens Awards and Recognition Dinner. San Mateo PAL's strives to provide meaningful opportunities for local youth to thrive, and this gala dinner is the premier event to raise the crucial funds to ensure their success.

There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved:

• Become an event sponsor to ensure they get the funding they need to support the PAL community

• Volunteer at the event

• Donate goods or services for the live or online auction

• If you have any other ideas for helping the cause, they would love to hear them

More Upcoming Community Events and Announcements

• Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Understanding Nonprofit Financials

• Equity Initiatives and Clean Energy Access Grant Program - Informational Webinar
• Caltrain Go Pass Donation Program
• San Mateo County Board Invests in Training Opportunities, Mentoring for Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers

For more information visit Thrivealliance.org