The August Voter Engagement Brainstorm Session identified what local community organizations are planning for outreach. Our September VEOAC meeting will be an opportunity to determine what areas of the communities need additional outreach and make plans for other forms of engagement and collaboration.
We will also receive updates from the San Mateo County Elections Office.
Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance.
Join the countywide coalition of Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD), Thrive RISE for our September Meeting, where we will receive a demo of a platform to improve access to health and social services in all phases of disaster.
Unite Us will provide a demo of their virtual tool that connects people to health and social services and streamlines case referral between service providers. Through Unite Us’ national network and software, community-based organizations, government agencies, health plans, and healthcare providers are all connected to better collaborate and meet the needs of the individuals in their communities.
The Unite Us tool is free for community-based organizations to use. Join a growing list of 50+ San Mateo County service providers currently using the platform.
All organizations are welcome at this meeting, regardless of sector or experience in responding to community emergencies. Registration is not required for these recurring meetings. Please save this link as a recurring event on your calendar for the last Wednesday of the month.
Climate Summit for San Mateo County 2023 Adaptation and Equity: Building Power for Community Resilience
Wed, October 11, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Program 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, In-Person Spanish translation will be available for all sessions
Join us for the 2023 Climate Summit for San Mateo County for a chance to learn from communities at the forefront of addressing climate change across the county as we take steps to prioritize community-led planning, build power among community-based organizations, and secure funding for community resilience.
Panels will feature community perspectives and community-led planning models. Breakout session options will cover strategic collaboration among community-based organizations, funding for community resilience, nature-based solutions for climate resilience, school district partnerships and youth leadership, community research partnerships and data, and resilient hub networks.
Whether you are a local government administrator or elected official, part of a community-based organization, working on community engagement for a company, or an interested stakeholder in the county, you will build relationships with others in the county committed to community resilience and learn how to be a part of building power across sectors and communities for climate adaptation and equity.
County of San Mateo Commission on the Status of Women: Engagement Surveys 2023-2024
Deadline: Sat, September 30
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is seeking community input in two areas of focus: economic stability and child care. The CSW wants to learn more about the successes and challenges in these two areas and invites you to take their Engagement Surveys. The information you share will inform their report to the Board of Supervisors in support of funding for childcare access and other aspects of caregiving that impact the economic security of women in San Mateo County.
County to Purchase Two Hotels to Convert to Supportive Housing
The Board of Supervisors have voted to purchase two hotels, one in Millbrae and one in South San Francisco, as key elements in the County’s strategy to combat homelessness.
The hotels together would make available about 120 units for permanent housing for people previously experiencing homelessness while providing an array of on-site services. Once the County finalizes the purchases through an escrow process and completes renovations, the properties would help keep otherwise vulnerable residents in stable housing with access to case management, counseling, and health care clinicians. To learn more click here.
County Health Urges COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination as Respiratory Virus Season Begins
San Mateo County Health officials urge residents six months and older to get the seasonal flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 shot, which was approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fall and winter mark the traditional flu season, as more activities take place indoors and holiday travel is popular. COVID-19 is more transmissible in confined spaces, so there is an increased risk for respiratory viruses during this period. The CDC recommends getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time. To learn more click here.
Community Events
Menlo Park Community: Wildfire Risk and Preparedness
Sat, September 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Menlo Park Community (MPC) Ready invites the public to its upcoming meeting for a wildfire risk and preparedness talk. Menlo Park Fire Protection District Division Chief, Jon Johnston, will provide an overview of the types of wildfire risks to our community and proactive ways to prepare. Chief Johnston has 20+ years of fire prevention, risk reduction, and hazard mitigation experience with the MPFPD. His role includes overseeing the new Community Resilience Unit, which includes fire investigation, fire prevention, CERT training, and public education.
Note: This meeting is family-friendly and will include refreshments, a raffle, and a disaster prep-themed activity book for kids.
The Parent Venture: Teen Misconceptions About E-Cigs, Nicotine, and Flavored Vapes - What Should Parents Know?
Tues, September 26, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
In this webinar, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Ph.D., developmental psychologist, will address common teen misconceptions about nicotine and vaping. Her research focuses on understanding and reducing adolescent tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use, and risky behavior.
San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture & the Arts Commission: Countywide Celebration of the Arts
Sat, September 30, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
The San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture and the Arts Commission invite you to attend their upcoming Countywide Celebration of the Arts for a chance to share in the joy and delight that talented local artists and organizations bring to our community. This event will feature a day of music, dance, poetry, theatre, and art-making by local artists and arts organizations.
Peninsula Family Service: Youth Financial Workshop Series
Tues, October 3 - Thurs, November 9
Join Peninsula Family Service for their upcoming Youth Financial Workshop Series. This series is designed to empower teens to navigate the complex financial landscape of adulthood, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive and face financial challenges head-on. Participants will gain independence, responsibility, emergency preparedness, credit management, life skills, and ways to reduce stress.
Additional information:
Ages: This series is designed for participants ages 15 – 19 years
When: This will be a 6-week series on Tuesdays & Thursdays, running from October 3 – November 9, 2023, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Location on Tuesdays: 450 Martin St, Daly City, CA 94014 (Bayshore Community Center)
Location on Thursdays: 24 Second Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 (PFS Headquarters)
Joint Venture Silicon Valley: 2023 Silicon Valley Poll Briefing
Wed, October 4, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register for the upcoming 2023 Silicon Valley Poll Briefing event. The annual Silicon Valley Poll Briefing, facilitated by Joint Venture Silicon Valley's Institute for Regional Studies, tracks recurring questions probing how residents feel about the general direction of the region and their stance on a range of policy and planning questions. Each year the poll also poses timely and topical questions about current issues and this year will have an additional focus on homelessness, transportation, and the state of the region's downtowns.
At the event a panel of distinguished experts and practitioners will grapple with the results, reconciling their expertise against public sentiment. Panelists will include Jen Loving (Destination: Home), Dante Latrigue (Razing the Bar), Egon Terplin (UC Berkeley), and Ian Griffiths (Seamless Bay Area).
Join Acterra and Project Green Home for a free tour of 40+ homes where residents have switched from polluting gas appliances to clean electric heat pump water heaters, dual-purpose furnaces-with-A/C units, cooking appliances, dryers, and more. During the tour, residents will talk about their appliance choices, their costs, and the rebates that they received.
Note: The tour is free, but you must register to receive the addresses.
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