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Thrive Events
Second Annual Climate Summit for San Mateo County Adaptation and Equity: Building Power for Community Resilience
Wed, October 11, 2023, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
South San Francisco Conference Center Spanish Translation Provided
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.
Join us in our ongoing efforts to enhance voter engagement in San Mateo County! We will build on the momentum from our successful August Voter Engagement Brainstorm.
What to Expect:
Identifying Outreach Opportunities: We'll locate geographical and demographic gaps in our outreach efforts and strategize ways to bridge these gaps effectively.
Strengthening Partnerships: We'll discuss detailed plans for partnering organizations on voter engagement events.
Securing Funding: We'll work on developing comprehensive proposals that can be submitted to the County and funders for funding support.
Limited space. Please register only if you can attend in person.
Thrive RISE October Meeting: Beyond Preparedness - Earthquake Mitigation in San Mateo County
Wed, October 25, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
This month, millions of Californians will participate in the Great Shakeout, an annual earthquake drill practiced by people around the world. While earthquake preparedness is crucial to helping us train our bodies and minds to properly react to real earthquakes, one of the most effective ways of keeping our communities safe during earthquakes is by strengthening our built environment to withstand shaking. This means reinforcing older buildings and infrastructures, and securing furniture and heavy objects in our homes, offices, childcare, and community spaces.
Sarah Atkinson, Earthquake Resilience Policy Manager at SPUR, will provide an overview of earthquake probability in our region, types of structures at risk of collapse or damage, and preemptive actions that San Mateo County organizations and agencies can take to help reduce the risk of earthquakes within their communities.
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.
Thrive Wellness Wednesdays: The HeartMath® System - Connecting Hearts and Minds
Wed, October 25, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Virtual
Don't miss out on this 2-hour workshop led by HeartMath's Organizational Division Co-Directors, Robert Browning and Sheva Carr, as they guide you through powerful techniques that connect the heart and mind.
Discover how to self-regulate your autonomic nervous system and emotions through heart rate variability self-regulation to reduce stress and optimize over 1,400 physiological events in the body and brain. These methods can help you improve physical and psychological wellness, cognitive capacity, resilience, innovative solution-seeking, greater fulfillment, better teaming, and access to evidenced-based intuitive clarity/inner guidance.
We will also learn how to apply self-regulation to visioning and strategy in the workplace for improved hiring, staff engagement, retention, and collaborative success.
Each participant who attends will be given the option to follow up with a complimentary private (individual or team) consultation with a licensed HeartMath trainer. Read more about HeartMath here.
*Zoom information will be provided to registered attendees.
Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation: Performing Arts Mini Grants for Event at the CZI Community Space
Application Deadline: Fri, October 13
The Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation, in collaboration with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is pleased to invite performing arts organizations in San Mateo County, CA, to apply for their Performance Arts Mini-Grant. Accepted proposals will be awarded a mini-grant of up to $5,000, $10,000, or $15,0000 in order to accommodate several groups/organizations to produce events that align with the art exhibition theme. If you are a nonprofit organization or a community group based in San Mateo County, or whose programs serve San Mateo County residents, and are involved in the performing arts, you are eligible to apply. To learn more and apply click here.
Community Events
Acterra: Understanding Food Loss and Waste
Tues, October 17, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Food that is lost or wasted on its journey from farm to fork creates the potent greenhouse gas methane and results in lost environmental resources, energy, and economic productivity. Reducing food loss and waste represents a very important opportunity to combat the climate crisis while improving food security. Join Acterra for a presentation by leading experts in the field Dr. Lisa K. Johnson and Selena Mao, followed by moderated discussion, including time for audience questions.
Join Friends for Youth and TIDAL Partners for their Money 101 Workshop. This event will help you learn the basics of managing your money, from banking to credit. Nonprofit partners and families are welcome, though the subject matter is best for high schoolers and up.
Note: Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP for an accurate headcount.
Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County: Housing Leadership Day 2023
Fri, October 20, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
For over two decades, Housing Leadership Day has been a vital hub for sharing expertise and resources and working together to make affordable housing a reality in our neighborhoods. The dedicated Housing Leadership Council (HLC) community has achieved remarkable milestones, always fueled by the unwavering strength and resilience of our communities, even in challenging times.
Join the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County for this year's event entitled, "Meeting the Moment." During this event, they have curated eight dynamic workshops featuring a deep dive into social housing and an exploration of the upcoming BAHFA Ballot. They will also introduce their distinguished keynote speaker, Tomiquia Moss, CEO of All Home, who will impart a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to the event.
Peninsula Family Service: Youth Financial Workshop Series
Tues, October 24 - Tues, November 14 or Thurs, October 26 - Thurs, November 16
Join Peninsula Family Service for their upcoming Youth Financial Workshop Series. This workshop empowers 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.
For more information and to register for either the Tuesday or Thursday sessions click on the links below:
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