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Thrive Events
Save the Date: Racial Justice Summit - Healing Justice
Mon, October 31 - Thurs, November 3, Hybrid
We believe healing justice is an action and that, as nonprofits, we should actively work to transform the conditions that have caused harm.
The Summit is designed for the region's nonprofit organizations' leadership, staff, and board members to engage in dialogue about how to meet the promises made in the nonprofit racial equity pledge, as well as to gain tools and learn strategies to advance racial justice and equity within their institutions and in our community.
The second annual Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit will create an environment for nonprofit leaders across Silicon Valley to:
Renew our collective commitment to fight against systemic racism
Reflect on and learn how we can do better as organizations
Be inspired and move forward to co-create, centered by the community, a racially just community
Gain tools for healing and dismantling institutions and practices that have caused harm
Hear and share compelling examples of how institutions have used healing justice to advance racial equity
The Nonprofit Racial Justice Summit is a hybrid event scheduled for the week of Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2022. Some sessions will be virtual (via Zoom), and some will be in person (in San Mateo & Santa Clara counties).
The Summit is hosted by the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) and Thrive, The Alliance of Nonprofits for San Mateo County (Thrive Alliance).
Regional Pathways to Racial Healing: Monday, October 31, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, In-Person
Art Is Healing:
Tuesday, November 1, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, In-Person
Breaking Barriers & Building Power:
Wednesday, November 2, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Virtual
Lived Experience Boards: Why and How:
Thursday, November 3, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Healing Justice: Applying a Trauma-Informed Model To Create an Anti-Racist Organizational Culture:
Thursday, November 3, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Virtual
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, October 26, 9:00 - 10:30 am, Virtual
This meeting will focus on coordinating outreach and shared materials for the last couple of weeks before the Tuesday, November 8 election. This is the last big push!
We have gone through and continue to go through periods of loss, grief, fear, and feeling overwhelmed. Join Thrive and the County of San Mateo Employee Wellness Team for a Thrive Wellness Wednesdays session and learn techniques to destress and build resilience so that we can better connect with ourselves and others.
From self-care action plans and mindful eating, to reset activities and a happy dance, we’ll explore a variety of ways that we can take care of ourselves for optimal health and well-being. Collaborative and engaging activities will help participants learn various techniques and healthy habits that can be immediately applied to daily life at and outside of work.
Note: These sessions are not a replacement for professional guidance or counseling.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
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 session will feature opportunities for launching a successful strategic planning process for your nonprofit, a presentation on how media directly impacts our community and how you can get more involved, as well as an overview of Thrive member benefits and how to get more involved in our cross-sector network.
What to expect during this session:
Launching a successful strategic planning process for your nonprofit: David Rhode, Deputy Director of PennPAC will discuss the key steps and considerations that will enable your organization to carry out an effective strategic planning process. David Rhode is the Deputy Director of PennPAC, an organization that utilizes University of Pennsylvania alumni to provide pro bono consulting to the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining PennPAC, David founded and scaled a global nonprofit organization for 14 years. He has his MBA from The Wharton School and teaches Nonprofit Branding at the University of Pennsylvania.
Local media impacts: Michelle Iracheta, Editor & Reporter, Redwood City Pulse, will speak about Redwood City Pulse's mission, and how it intersects with both the nonprofit sector and the community at large. Michelle will also discuss the impact of local media on the community and how you can spotlight your organization on the Redwood City Pulse website. In her career spanning nearly a decade, Michelle has covered mental health, public safety, disability rights, education, and city government. Her work has also appeared in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Seattle Times, and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. She is the recipient of a first-place Blethen Award from the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association and has earned recognition from nonprofit Investigative Reporters and Editors. Prior to joining the Pulse, Michelle worked at the Houston Chronicle.
If you have services or information that you would like to share at our next Thrive Resource Room meeting please email Keirstan Schiedeck, the Programs & Operations Manager at Thrive. These sessions occur on a regular basis. We encourage you to send staff members and volunteers (especially new ones!) to one of our sessions to ensure that they are taking advantage of Thrive's resources and opportunities.
*Zoom information will be sent to registered attendees.
Environment & Sustainability Thrive Action Group (TAG): Post-Climate Summit - From Collective Commitment to Action
Tues, November 15, 2:00 - 3:30 pm (In-Person)
There was a fantastic turnout at the first annual Climate Summit for San Mateo County, which brought forth commitments to equitable climate adaptation from community organizations, government, funders, and community members. This is the right moment to turn stated commitments into action.
Thrive will use the foundation of the collective commitments made at the Summit and develop actionable strategies for realizing them. Our strategy building will focus on these topics:
Education
Relationships and Power Dynamics
Funding and Resources
Policy
Government Structure and Practices
Join us in translating collective commitments into action!
Note: This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Capacity will be limited. This is a nonpartisan event.
Find more information on Candidate Forums, voting resources, and more on our website.
Watch Past Candidate Forums Recordings
Thrive, in partnership with other nonprofits, hosted a series of candidate forums to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. If you want to view a recording of these forums or learn more about the Tuesday, November 8 election, click here.
Looking for office space or other nonprofits interested in sharing a location? Contact Thrive and we will help to facilitate a connection.
Community Announcements
To Reduce Gun Violence, County Launches “Cutting-Edge” Effort to Remove Guns from the Hands of Felons and Stalkers
A coalition of top local elected and civic leaders have launched a new initiative to improve public safety by boosting efforts to remove guns from the hands of felons, stalkers, and other people prohibited from firearm possession. The launch of the new San Mateo County Gun Violence Prevention Program comes with a pledge of $2 million in funding over the next two years. Read the full news release here.
County of San Mateo RFP: Job Seeker and Small Business Support Services
The County of San Mateo has posted an RFP requesting job seeker and small business support services in the North Fair Oaks community on their Public Purchase site. These services will be part of the North Fair Oaks Economic Advancement Center, modeled on the EAC in South San Francisco. For more information on the County's Open Bids & RFPs click here.
Coastal Resilience Small Grant & Fundraising Workshop Series
Application Deadline: Fri, November 11
Are you a community-based organization, California Tribe, or individual leader interested in building and funding your community’s coastal resilience to the risks associated with rising seas and climate change but are unsure where to begin? Or perhaps you have identified climate resilience priorities but lack the necessary resources or capacity to achieve them? Apply now for Coastal Quest and Rise South City'sCoastal Resilience Small Grants & Fundraising Workshop Series, supported by Wells Fargo. Participants will receive a $5,000 grant, fundraising technical assistance, and be part of the Workshop Series.
Note: The Workshop Series begins mid-December 2022 and runs through mid-February 2023.
Community Events
Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC): Bay Area Long COVID Town Hall
Thurs, October 27, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Join Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC) for this innovative session and get the latest on statistics, data, and recommendations around the symptoms of Long Covid. Plus, get proven data on the new Bivalent (Omicron) booster and why you and your family may want to get vaccinated sooner rather than later.
Featuring special guests, Dr. Kim Rhoads, MPH, associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at UCSF—Founder of Umoja Health; and Dr. Steven G. Deeks, a Professor of Medicine in Residence at UCSF. Don’t miss this inspiring discussion and opportunity to ask your most pressing questions about Long Covid and its effects on our communities.
Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC): Electrify Your Home - Now's the Time!
Tues, November 1, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Join Sustainable San Mateo County’s next Happy Hour to learn about great rebates and a new zero % loan program to help electrify your home. These incentives are true game-changers!
Featuring: Jeffery Liang, Project Manager, BayREN Single Family Program; Alejandra Posada, Associate Programs Manager, Peninsula Clean Energy.
Get the Facts on COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters & Additional Doses:
California Department of Public Health has created a COVID-19 webpage with the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and additional doses.
Note: To access fact sheets in multiple languages scroll to the bottom of the webpage.
San Mateo County Health has created a webpage where you can view the COVID-19 vaccination rates for individuals living in San Mateo County from 05/29/22-06/25/22. To download this information in PDF format click here.
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.
It’s time to pick out your costume & get ready to celebrate Halloween! Here are some tips from the CDC for staying COVID-safe: Stay home if you’re sick, get tested if you have symptoms, and consider making the mask part of the costume—like a nurse or cowboy. https://tinyurl.com/HalloweenSafetyCDC
An updated, COVID-19 booster is now available for those aged 5 and up. It is safe in providing protection from the worst outcomes of COVID-19. To find a booster near you visit MyTurn.ca.gov.
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