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In honor of Giving Tuesday, Thrive would like to thank all of our local nonprofits for their amazing contributions in support of our community. If you would like to show your support for a local nonprofit organization, please click the button below to be directed to our Current Members page where we have a list of local nonprofits to choose from.
Please join Thrive Alliance for our sixth annual Holiday Mix & Mingle, a fun-filled celebration for the whole Thrive community to connect, share some holiday cheer, and enjoy lunch and live jazz music. We are thrilled to be hosting this year’s event at member organization AbilityPath's new outdoor space. You’ll also walk away with a goodie bag of the Thrive team’s famous homemade holiday cookies!
We will also take this time to honor and thank two close friends of Thrive: Bart Charlow, who is retiring as CEO of Samaritan House after an impactful eight years of fighting poverty, and who has served on Thrive’s Policy & Advocacy Steering Committee since day one; and Jan Masaoka, who is closing her chapter as CEO of CalNonprofits, after more than a decade of service strengthening California's nonprofits. You can read more about Bart's impact at Samaritan House here, and learn about Jan's successes at CalNonprofits here. Join us as we thank them for all they have done for our local community and sector!
Note: This event will be outside. Dress warmly! This venue has approximately 40 parking spaces, so we recommend carpooling or taking public transportation. Additional parking options will be sent prior to the event.
Cost: This event is free for Thrive members and San Mateo County Legislative Aides and $50 for non-members. Please select your membership status below. If you would like to sign up to become a Thrive member and join our expansive and growing cross-sector network, you can find more information and sign up here. If you are unsure if your organization's membership is current or have other questions regarding membership, please contact Keirstan Schiedeck, Programs and Operations Manager.
This year, Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) are joining resources to assess nonprofit needs and priorities on a regional basis. Our plan is to use your input from the 2023 Regional Nonprofit Priorities Survey to set each of our organizations' calendar year priorities.
Additionally, we will be publishing a joint report about the current nonprofit landscape across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. The report will be grounded in tax data and enhanced by your survey data. That's why we need to hear from a wide swath of Silicon Valley nonprofit staff, executives, and board members!
You are the experts in what nonprofits need as we support the creation of thriving and equitable communities. Please pass this survey on to your nonprofit colleagues and friends.
Note: The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Santa Clara County-based and San Mateo County-based nonprofit respondents who complete this survey by November 30, 2022, will receive a $5 Target Gift Card (must provide name, organization, and email to redeem).
Looking for office space or other nonprofits interested in sharing a location? Contact Thrive and we will help to facilitate a connection.
Community Announcements
Gun Buyback: Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season
The County of San Mateo and its partners are holding a gun buyback on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. The event will be held at 1000 Skyway Road in San Carlos from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Participants must transport firearms unloaded in a vehicle trunk or, for trucks and vans, in a locked container. Anyone who turns in a firearm can receive cash: $50 for non-functioning firearms, $100 for handguns, shotguns, rifles, and $200 for assault weapons and “ghost guns” as classified by the State of California. For more information click here.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Approves Minimum Wage Hike to $16.50 an Hour
In a victory for workers, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the minimum wage to $16.50 an hour beginning next spring. The move approved 5-0 applies to unincorporated areas that include North Fair Oaks and its Middlefield Road business corridor and agricultural land stretching from Pacifica to Pescadero. To learn more click here.
Residents Urged to Sign Up for New SMC Alert System
Thanks to an improved emergency alert and warning system, those who live and work in San Mateo County can now get messages via text, email, and voice that include maps, images, and multiple languages. The new features of SMCalert are meant to empower residents further by providing key information to help keep them safe and navigate away from incidents like major traffic delays and detours, wildfires, floods, and mountain lions. To learn more click here.
County Launches Effort to Expand Parks Access
The Board of Supervisors voted to provide an annual County Parks pass to individuals and families with low incomes. The 5-0 vote will ensure all residents regardless of means have access to all County Parks. The move opens up all 16,000 acres of County Parks – a size greater than the cities of San Mateo and Daly City combined – to individuals and families who are eligible for certain economic self-sufficiency programs. These include CalFresh, health insurance coverage, and similar programs. To learn more click here.
PennPAC Bay Area Call for New Clients
Deadline: Fri, December 9, 2022
The Bay Area Chapter of PennPAC is accepting applications through December 9th for its next round of pro bono consulting projects for NPOs. The Bay Area Chapter of PennPAC, brings together University of Pennsylvania alumni of diverse backgrounds (in technology, finance, engineering, consulting, marketing, legal, and others) to volunteer on consulting projects for local nonprofits who may lack bandwidth or expertise. Program details and a link to the application can be found here.
Community Events
The Parent Venture: Why Teen and Tween Sleep Matters, and How Parents and Schools Can Help
Climate Resilient Communities: Peninsula Clean Energy Workshop
Wed, November 30, 5:45 - 7:00 pm
Want to learn about how clean energy is provided to San Mateo County? How about home electrification and EV rebates? Join Climate Resilient Communities (CRC), in partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy, for a workshop designed for San Mateo County residents to learn about these programs and more.
Note: The presentation will be in both English and Spanish.
The Parent Venture: Behind Their Screens - What Teens are Facing (and Adults are Missing)
Fri, December 2, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
What are teens actually doing on their smartphones? Contrary to many adults' assumptions, they are not simply “addicted” to their screens, oblivious to the afterlife of what they post, or missing out on the personal connection. They are just trying to navigate a networked world.
Join The Parent Venture for their upcoming event featuring Emily Weinstein, Ph.D., and Carrie James, Ph.D., Harvard researchers who are experts on teens and technology, to explore the complexities that teens face in their digital lives.
Acterra: Building Organizational Engagement and Advocacy
Wed, December 7, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Join Acterra and their panel of experts for a virtual event intended to provide useful resources and strategies for your internal employee engagement and corporate campaigns around climate action.
Featuring: Maura McKnight, Executive Director of the Business Council on Climate Change (BC3); Bill Weihl, Founder and Executive Director of ClimateVoice; Jennifer Allyn, Director of Programs and Campaigns at ClimateVoice; Leslie Alden, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Drawdown Bay Area. The discussion will be moderated by Acterra's Executive Director, Lauren Weston.
The holidays, no matter which ones you celebrate, if any at all, can be challenging for many reasons. Even anticipating the longer darker days can stir up anxiety or sadness. StarVista’s Holiday Wellness Toolkit is designed to help you prepare for or cope with any challenging times that may lie ahead, whether they be during times of isolation or when gathered with others.
Note: This toolkit is a collaboration between StarVista’s Insights, Counseling Center, San Mateo County Pride Center, and Crisis Center programs.
COVID-19 Resources
Vaccinate ALL 58 has provided the following COVID-19 resources for you to share with your community.
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 updated communications click here.
Both #COVID19 and #flu can cause severe illness and complications, especially for high-risk groups. In addition to wearing masks, getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccines are simple ways to protect yourself and your family.
Babies under 6 months of age can't get a flu shot, but their family can. Help protect the youngest among us. Get your flu shot today. #FightFluTogether
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