Join us for our first in-person COAD monthly meeting for lunch, networking, and a tour of the Regional Operations Center in Redwood City! Meet and reconnect with other nonprofits and government agencies in San Mateo County working to reduce disaster risk for the communities they serve. We will discuss our vision for the COAD, and identify short- and long-term opportunities for collaboration, and finish our meeting with a tour of the County’s Emergency Operations Center.
Influence and Impact: An Advocate's Journey in Media
Thur, June 27, 10:30 - 12:00 pm, Virtual
Dive into the world of media and advocacy with our panelists, Gabriela Chavez-Lopez, the community-first leader of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, and Lorraine Gabbert, a trusted voice on local government from San José Spotlight. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the power of media in shaping narratives and driving change through the lens of an advocate and reporter’s working relationship. Attendees will also have an opportunity to work together on developing a media strategy plan to experience the effectiveness of options from the media toolkit: from op-eds and press releases to LinkedIn blogs to TikTok.
Don’t miss out on this journey through the power of media and advocacy!
Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) are joining forces through the REDI Hub to advance racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) in the nonprofit communities in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Together, we're dedicated to taking concrete steps to combat systemic racism, discrimination, and inequity in our communities and organizations.
Join us for REDI Office Hours – a safe, inclusive space where SVCN and Thrive members and affiliates can come together to share insights, discuss questions, and exchange effective practices related to REDI.
Mark your calendars for the last Friday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 am for a virtual session to explore REDI-related topics. Sign up below, and we'll send you the Zoom link to join us for this engaging discussion.
In an effort to establish a Family Justice Center (FJC) in San Mateo County, Supervisor Corzo, County Executive Callagy, DA Wagstaffe, and the Domestic Violence Council (DVC) have joined forces to develop a Strategic Plan. The County's Executive Office has contracted with the Family Justice Center Alliance to conduct an in-person study tour on July 11th and 12th to understand the available services for survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and trafficking in the county. All nonprofits providing services related to domestic violence, child abuse, and/or trafficking are encouraged to participate. Additionally, any nonprofits that may encounter domestic violence, child abuse, and/or trafficking situations, even if it is not their primary mission, are also included. The goal is to create a draft Strategic Plan for the FJC's development, which will be presented to the County and its partners in October.
To learn more and to take the survey please click here.
Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approves $30 Livable Wage for County Employees
The Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution to raise the base wage for regular County employees to $30 an hour, aiming to establish a "livable wage" that considers various benefits received by County workers. This move will immediately increase the pay for eight workers in two classifications and also raise the wages for 71 employees in other classifications whose current salary steps are below $30. The decision was made following a task force's assessment of the cost of living, with the aim of ensuring that County workers can afford to live in the area.
ACLU of Northern California: Election Protection and Integrity Webinar
Thur, June 20, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Vitual
Join ACLU of Northern California for the upcoming Election Protection and Integrity webinar, featuring a conversation with California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and Retired Judge of the California Superior Court LaDoris Cordell. Hosted by the National Voter Corps, the event will address the challenges for election protection and integrity in 2024. Co-sponsors include the Leagues of Women Voters from various areas, Pursue Justice Committee of Congregation Beth Am, and Fenwick LLP.
Join Taulama for "The Power of Data Disaggregation" webinar. The webinar will focus on the use of Disaggregated Data for Community Empowerment. This event will include updates on federal policy implementation for data disaggregation, a detailed look at the new AANHPI Community Data Explorer, and insights from community leaders on how data has supported their work in service of AANHPI communities. This will be an impactful conversation demonstrating the importance of disaggregated data for community empowerment.
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