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Thrive Events
Thrive Resource Room: Opportunities for Job Seekers & Small Business Owners/Entrepreneurs
Tues, July 12, 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 for job seekers and small business owners/entrepreneurs, as well as an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector community.
What to expect during this session:
Job seeker resources: Jennifer Cheyer, Program Manager, will speak about NOVAworks, which provides customized services to the job seekers of Silicon Valley through its job centers in Sunnyvale and San Mateo. NOVAworks staff are dedicated to providing job seekers with the necessary tools to enter or re-enter Silicon Valley’s workforce.
Entrepreneurship resources: Amanda Anthony, Program Manager, will speak about Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, which provides classes and workshops on business planning, marketing, financial management, and more, to help small business owners start and grow their businesses. With sites in South San Francisco, East Palo Alto, and Menlo Park, Renaissance also offers access to many capital, networking opportunities, and vendor opportunities.
Low-cost medical education: Michelle Barraza, Union Organizer, will offer information about Futuro Health, which offers resources to help you ramp up your healthcare career with a tuition-free education. Email Michell Barraza or call 669-214-0594 to sign up for a future student orientation and learn about all tuition-free programs and the referral process to start your journey as a healthcare worker at a low cost.
If you have services or information that you would like to share at our next Thrive Resource Room meeting, please email Keirstan. These sessions 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.
Arts & Culture Thrive Action Group: Reconnecting the Arts
Tues, July 12, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Arts & Culture organizations have had a rough few years. To continue offering essential programs and services during a pandemic, many pivoted and reinvented themselves. Now they are faced with re-emerging. Thrive and the San Mateo Office of Arts & Culture invite you to reconnect with us, and each other, over lunch and exchange ideas and stories. This is an opportunity to share how you are doing, what you need, what is and isn’t working, and to reconnect with each other. How can we help you in promoting and supporting arts and culture organizations across the County? Are you participating in OAC’s Celebration of Arts and Culture in August? We look forward to getting together with you in person!
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, July 13, 9:30 - 11:00 am
New speaker added! Dr. Mindy Romero, CID
Special guest Dr. Mindy Romero, founder and director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID) at USC, will provide an analysis of voter turnout. Let's hear your reflections on this election. What did you learn? Who were your partners and/or supporters? How did you succeed? How do your efforts compare to the rate of voting in San Mateo County? What learnings will you bring to the November election?
With support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, we will be hosting this event in Redwood City at the CZI Community Space. Location details will be sent to registered attendees. A-Zoom option will be available for those who would like to join virtually.
The practice of gratitude has been scientifically proven to provide tremendous benefits. Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team as we explore how to cultivate an "attitude of gratitude" in our virtual series: Thrive Wellness Wednesdays. This month will feature exercises to help us develop our gratitude muscles, and learn how to incorporate a little more appreciation into our daily lives.
These sessions are held on the second Wednesday of every other month and incorporate practices like self-massage, mindful art, movement exercises meditation, and an exploration of ways that we can take care of ourselves for optimal health and well-being. If you are looking to include additional wellness practices and learn about ways to take care of yourself both within and outside of the workplace, we hope you and your team will join us!
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program
The application window opens on Wed, July 13, 2022, at 9:00 am
Starting Wed, July 13, applications will be accepted for the California Nonprofit Performing Arts Grant Program. Through this program, nonprofit theater, dance, music, and other performance organizations can obtain funds to promote workforce development (such as paying salaries and benefits). To be eligible you must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with no more than $2M in annual gross revenue, and with activities dating back before June 1, 2019.
Vaccinate All 58 Neighborhood Partnership Program
Vaccinate All 58 is now accepting applications for their Neighborhood Partnership Program. This program aims to educate community members on safe practices for the prevention of COVID-19 and the importance of vaccinations. They are seeking neighborhood and grassroots groups to apply for awards to serve as trusted messengers in their own communities. Requests can be made and awarded on a rolling basis for up to $5,000.
Note: Application workshops are being held virtually over Zoom to provide guidance with the application process. Please click here to view the currently scheduled workshops.
Community Events
San Francisco CARD & Bay Area UASI: Emergency Planning for Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations
Tues, July 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Does your community or faith-based organization have plans for the next fire, earthquake, flood, or pandemic resurgence? Join San Francisco CARD & Bay Area UASI for an opportunity to update or create plans to keep staff, clients, parishioners, and property safe when responding to the next disaster.
Sustainable San Mateo County: Sustainability Through the Arts - Raising Awareness and Spurring Positive Action
Wed, July 13, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Join Sustainable San Mateo County to explore how art can be used to convey sustainability messages that raise awareness and inspire people to take positive action. This month’s Virtual Happy Hour aims to look at the power of the arts as an effective knowledge dissemination tool. This event will also examine how the arts can be used to trigger empathy and inspire people to take positive action.
San Mateo County residents are invited to the 18th Annual Disaster Preparedness Day at the San Mateo County Event Center. This free, family-friendly event provides an opportunity to explore emergency response vehicles, meet bomb squad robots, attend first aid and CPR classes, learn about community resources, and more. Emergency supplies will also be available for attendees.
Second Round of Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Now Available
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 2 sets of 4 free at-home tests. If you already ordered your first set, order a second today. If you need help ordering your tests, you can call 1-800-232-0233 (1-888-720-7489 for TTY). Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
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 has provided COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. To access the communications click here.
Free meals are available to all kids 18 and under this summer, with no registration required! Find a site near you in San Mateo County: https://shfb.online/summer-meals. @2ndharvest
COVID-19 vaccines support youth development by allowing them to stay engaged with in-school learning, socializing and sports. Help children get back to the activities that enrich their lives by getting them their COVID-19 vaccines. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov or (833) 422-4255.
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