Each year, the Summit convenes community members, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government, philanthropy, academia, and the private sector. The goal continues to be to uplift the climate resilience and environmental justice priorities of frontline communities and advocate for policies and practices that reduce the adverse impacts of climate change on all San Mateo County residents. We make it a practice to center underrepresented voices, including those that are indigenous, youth, and faith-oriented.
Climate and Disaster Migration: Global Movements, Local Impacts, and the Increasing Need for Climate Resilience
Wed, September 25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Virtual
Join us for our September COAD meeting to learn about climate and disaster migration, and its relationship to San Mateo County communities. We are excited to welcome Fr. Luis Eduardo Zavala de Alba and Miriam Yupanqui, who will share their experiences supporting those who have migrated due to the impacts of sea level rise, drought, wildfire, and other natural hazards on their livelihoods.
Fr. Luis Eduardo Zavala de Alba is the founder and director of Casa Monarca, a migrant shelter based in Monterrey, Mexico that welcomes, protects, and integrates migrants, refugees, and internally displaced people. Fr. Luis is also a professor of human rights at Yale University, and has worked frequently with the United Nations in promoting international human rights.
Miriam Yupanqui is the Executive Director of Nuestra Casa, a local nonprofit with the goal of uplifting Latino families through community education, leadership development, and advocacy. Miriam is building a movement to transform East Palo Alto into a place where every resident thrives.
We will hear from Fr. Luis on his experiences with migrants at his shelter in Mexico as well as climate migration from a sociological perspective. Miriam joins us to discuss the burdens faced by migrants in San Mateo County, and how we can continue to support migrant communities as climate exacerbates the adverse conditions that push people to leave their homes.
Join us for the October VEOAC meeting as we approach the final stretch of the election season! With Election Day just around the corner on November 5, this meeting will feature crucial updates from the County Elections Office and insights on the latest developments. Your participation is vital as we navigate these critical final weeks.
This meeting is proudly co-chaired by San Francisco Peninsula People Power, the County Elections Office, and Thrive Alliance. We look forward to your active involvement!
Thrive Alliance'sTranslation Services Hub has reopened with the generous support of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Our vision for the local nonprofit sector prioritizes community access by consistently and mindfully offering professional language translation and interpretation services for its programs and services.
The Translation Services Hub offers nonprofits free language translation and interpretation services in Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino. Learn more about this service or put in a request here.
Peninsula Clean Energy: E-Bike for Everyone Program
The E-Bikes for Everyone program assists eligible residents in obtaining a new e-bike through a rebate of up to $1,000. The incentive is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. You can receive the rebate for the purchase of a new e-bike or lease an e-bike for one year through Ridepanda at a discounted rate. Leases are month-to-month with no upfront cost.
Supervisor Warren Slocum: Tu Voto, Tu Futuro/Your Vote, Your Future
Mon, September 30, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Virtual
Supervisor Warren Slocum, the CARON Program, and a panel of community leaders will be discussing the importance of voting. Insights will be shared by the San Mateo County Elections Office, the League of Women Voters, Thrive Alliance, and the Latino Community Foundation. The event, "Tu Voto, Tu Futuro/Your Vote, Your Future," will take place on September 30th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Topics will include how to register to vote, the role of women and Latinos in the upcoming elections, updates from the San Mateo County Elections Office, and efforts to attract more voters.
Join us for the College, Career, & Community Fair this fall as we partner with Redwood City PAL, Cañada College, Sequoia High School, Redwood City Together, and the City of Redwood City to offer our new event. We are expanding to include valuable insights and opportunities for high school students in our community as they plan for their future careers and education.
The San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture and the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting the September Arts & Culture Fest, a day-long event featuring local musicians, entertainment, cultural performances, artists, craft-makers, cuisine, wine, beer, and family-friendly activities in downtown San Mateo. The event is free and open to the public. They are inviting performance artists, musicians, actors, poets, and visual artists to participate and share their talents.
Join Art Bias for an afternoon event filled with creativity, inspiration, and engaging conversation at the studio. Over 12 participating artists will showcase their work, along with live music by saxophonist Joe Murphy. Additionally, there will be a special yoga event in Studio 114 with Art Bias artist Natalie Esfahanian, pop-ups by Barbara Bussler of Black Bear Mosaics and bitty baby plants, and an opening reception for the exhibition "Connections" at Studio 114 featuring the work of Rebecca Collins, Karen Cox, Hargun Mann, and Ginger Slonaker.
Acterra: Electric Home Tour 2024: Join Us to See How Your Neighbors Electrified Their Homes!
Wed, October 19, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, In-Person
Acterra is hosting the Electric Home Tour 2024 in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Homeowners will showcase their electric appliances and equipment, including heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, and electric gardening tools. Visitors can engage with homeowners to learn about transitioning to electric appliances and combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The event aims to educate and empower homeowners about transitioning to electric home appliances to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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