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Thrive Events
District 15 Congressional Candidate Climate and Environment Forum
Wed, April 6, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
The San Mateo County chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby invites you to attend a virtual forum in which the candidates for California's 15th Congressional District Election will answer questions on the policies that they would support if they were elected. Environmental and climate issues are of key concern to voters in our district, so please take this opportunity to find out how our potential representatives would address these issues and work for a stable climate future if elected to Congress.
Learn what, where, when, and why to engage potential voters. Everyone is welcome to this training and to receive resources for voter education that is branded for your organization.
In addition, you will learn about Thrive's Election Education Toolkit. This toolkit aims to amplify and strengthen voter outreach and education in traditionally less engaged communities by addressing the lack of knowledge about the process. Give this toolkit to leaders in your community to use for informal voter education. The toolkits will be available in English and Spanish, and $1,500 stipends will be made available for some partner organizations.
Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) Meeting
Wed, April 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am
Join VEOAC to share your election outreach strategies! We will also have updates on the primary election, election education toolkit, and an update from the County Elections Office.
Please note that on Mon, May 9, all ballots will be mailed to registered voters. You can begin voting at any Vote Center on Sat, June 4. The last day to vote is Tues, June 7.
Co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance.
Environment & Sustainability TAG: Earth Day Social
Thurs, April 21, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Join us for our first in-person social in years! Celebrate Earth Day by getting together in-person and catching up with the environment and sustainability community, while also enjoying delicious (vegan) food and drinks for everyone!
The San Mateo County Sheriff is responsible for overseeing patrolling, correctional facilities, security for the court system, the homeland security division, and the civil department. This position primarily serves as a top law enforcement official for the whole county.
Featuring: Carlos Bolanos, current Sheriff of San Mateo County; Christina Corpus, Chief of Police Services for the City of Millbrae.
Note: If either candidate receives 50% plus one of the votes, the race will be decided in June.
Thrive, in partnership with other nonprofits, will be hosting a series of candidate forums to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County.
In partnership with other community based organizations, Thrive will be hosting a series of candidate forums designed to elevate the most pressing issues of nonprofits and their communities in San Mateo County. Please join us!
Congressional 15th District: Wed, April 20, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Board of Supervisors District 2: Mon, May 2, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
State Assembly 21st District: Wed, May 4, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Board of Supervisors District 3: Thurs, April 21, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer: Date TBD
San Mateo County Sheriff (In-person): Wed, April 27, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Thrive has created an Election Education Toolkit to amplify and strengthen voter outreach and education in traditionally less engaged communities. The toolkit will be available in English and Spanish, and stipends will be made available for some partner organizations. Interested? Email Yajaira Ortega for more information. Toolkit and stipends are sponsored by The Grove Foundation.
Community Announcements
Congresswoman Jackie Speier: Community Project Funding
Deadline: Tues, April 12
Congresswoman Jackie Speier is now accepting requests for Community Project Funding. Government agencies and 501 (c) (3) nonprofits may apply. Only projects that fit within existing federal accounts are eligible for funding. For a list of accounts that are eligible for Community Project Funding click here.
Deadline: Thurs, April 7, 4:00 pm
The San Mateo County Health Department is looking for ways to increase 5-11 year old vaccination rates within our County. The purpose of this survey is to collect feedback from our community partners to gain a better understanding of:
Parents’ intent to vaccinate their children (5-11 years old)
How and where they would prefer to have their children receive their COVID-19 vaccine
The feedback collected will be used to aid the Health Department in re-examining current vaccine clinic locations and times, and strategies for better outreach and implementation of vaccine clinics. Please click here to complete the survey.
Silicon Valley Bike Summit 2022 RFP
Deadline: Fri, April 15
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) is soliciting proposals for their 12th Annual SVBC Bike Summit. This Summit is designed to bring together over 250 Bay Area citizen activists, city and county staff, elected officials, business representatives, consultants, nonprofit workers, Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee members, and others working in transportation. The Summit is a fun-interactive-engaging opportunity intended to educate the community on key issues related to bicycling as well as bring together people working in this field.
The Summit will be held in the month of August. Exact date TBD.If you would like to present or coordinate a session at the Summit, please fill out this form.
San Mateo County US 101 Express Lanes: Community Transportation Benefits Program (Program)
Participants can choose from one of two options that meet their needs:Clipper Card with a value of $100 (annual benefit); or FasTrak® toll tag/transponder with value of $100 (one-time benefit)
To qualify for benefits under the Program, you must be a resident of San Mateo County, and age 18 or older, and eligible to receive at least one benefit provided through the San Mateo County Core Service Agencies Network, or earning an Individual Income at or below 60% of the county Area Median Income ($76,740 for 2021).
Johnnie Walker First Strides Grant
Deadline: Sat, December 31
The Johnnie Walker First Strides Grant is designed to celebrate, inspire and enable trailblazing people and organizations that are pushing boundaries and taking meaningful strides to move culture forward. To empower people to take their first strides and inspire the next ones, Johnnie Walker is looking to support the goals of inspiring cultural innovators. For anyone who is ready to keep walking with Johnnie Walker and make a positive impact in the world, click here to learn more.
San Mateo County Youth Commission Application
Deadline: Sun, June 5
The San Mateo County Youth Commission (SMCYC) is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 year. The SMCYC is a 26-member, youth-led, advisory board to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. SMCYC is looking for passionate young people between the ages of 13 and 20 who reside or go to school in San Mateo County (SMC), to join a strong, energetic group of youth dedicated to making a difference in our community.
Jewish Family and Children's Services: Summer Internship Program
Would your business or organization benefit from having an ambitious and motivated student this summer? Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) is looking for professionals to take on a student intern who will provide 20 hours a week of assistance for six weeks this summer. These smart and enthusiastic young people are eager to gain professional experience, learn about your field, and help your workplace meet its goals. Click here to learn more about the JFCS Summer Internship Program.
Community Events
The Parent Venture: What Should Parents Know? Eating Disorders Rising in Children and Teens
Tues, April 5, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Rates of eating disorders in children and teens have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Explanations for rising rates may include a loss of familiar routines and regular connections with friends, anxiety about COVID-19, boredom, and food insecurity at home. What should parents, caregivers, and educators know? Join Avery Carter Walker, PhD, an eating disorders expert from Stanford Children's Health, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, to learn more.
The Parent Venture: Winning Strategies for Finding the Right School at the Right Price
Thurs, April 7, 5:30 - 6:45 pm
Join The Parent Venture and Lynn O'Shaughnessy to discuss how you can find the right college at the right price. Lynn O'Shaughnessy is a nationally recognized college expert, higher-education journalist, speaker, and educator. Lynn is the founder of The College Solution, and she specializes in helping families take the stress out of affording a college education, whether public or private.
Peninsula For Everyone: Walking Tour of San Mateo Housing Sites
Sat, April 9, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Join Peninsula For Everyone and San Mateo YIMBYs to see where San Mateo is planning to build new homes in San Mateo's Housing Element. They will be joined by Mayor Rick Bonilla and San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Trustees Noelia Corzo. This walking tour will include several sites that are included as priority sites for the next eight years and will conclude at Fieldworks.
Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC): High Voltage, Low Impact Buildings - Electrification Efforts in San Mateo County
Wed, April 13, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
What is the current state of building electrification in San Mateo County and what’s next on the horizon for our existing building stock? How do the upcoming 2023 energy code, on-bill financing, microgrids, energy storage, phasing out fossil gas and more topics fit in? What actions can individual homeowners, renters, and businesses take to help electrify San Mateo County? Join Peninsula Clean Energy and Sustainable San Mateo County for a virtual Happy Hour to discuss these issues, contribute solutions and connect.
Featuring: Blake Herrschaft, Building Electrification Programs Manager, Peninsula Clean Energy; Diane Bailey, Executive Director at Menlo Spark; Adrienne Etherton, Sustainability Manager, City of Brisbane.
Looking for ideas and strategies on how organizations can support the health and well-being of employees? Join Acetrra for a (virtual) panel discussion to learn how businesses are improving quality of life in the workplace while considering environmental impacts. We'll hear from experts from BCCI Construction, Genentech and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.
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 provides these COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. For additional communications click here.
Coming back from traveling on Spring Break with your family? Contact your child’s school to learn about free COVID-19 testing options available for your student. Learn about COVID-19 and CA schools https://schools.covid19.ca.gov/
#COVID19Testing
Concerned about the COVID-19 #Omicron subvariant BA.2? Learn more about how to safely navigate the pandemic: bit.ly/3JL95HS
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