OnBoard 2025: Last Chance to Register for Nonprofit Exhibitor!
Join us as a Nonprofit Exhibitor for OnBoard 2025, Thrive's annual board match event at CZI's Community Space. Nonprofit Exhibitors have the opportunity to showcase their organizations to a diverse pool of potential board members. Connect with experienced professionals and community leaders who are eager to lend their expertise! OnBoard 2025 also provides valuable opportunities to network, attend educational sessions on board recruitment and retention, and forge meaningful connections that could lead to successful board matches for your organization. Last year, we had 50+ exhibitors and exceeded the Community Space's attendance records. See highlights from last year's event in this highlights reel.
Only a few Exhibitor spots remain! Submit your interest form so you won't miss out on this great opportunity to showcase your organization and meet your next Board Member!
Engagement, Evaluation, and Equity: Best Practices for Gathering and Using Feedback
Wed, April 9, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Great missions require great data. But how do you ensure the data you're collecting truly reflects the needs, experiences, and impact of your organization? Whether it’s understanding how clients engage with your services, assessing the experiences of your volunteers, or evaluating what’s working (or not) in your operations, gathering actionable feedback is key.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how exemplar nonprofit leaders leverage feedback data to drive fundraising success, inform strategic decisions, and advance equity goals. We’ll share proven strategies and lessons from the field, covering essential topics like survey design, effective data collection techniques, ensuring confidentiality, reporting and visualization, and fostering organizational change.
Thrive received grants from the Sequoia Healthcare District and Peninsula Health Care District to develop COAD Issue Area Committees that will support planning and risk reduction initiatives in the areas of Children and Childcare; Older Adults and Access and Functional Needs (AFN); Mental Health and Spiritual Care; and Food Security. We are grateful to the Sequoia Healthcare District and Peninsula Health Care District for their generous support in making this initiative possible.
We are currently recruiting chairs and members to lead the issue area committees. Nonprofits, congregations, community organizations, and agencies with expertise or interest in these issue areas are encouraged to join. If you are interested in joining a committee, please fill out our form and contact cindy@thrivealliance.org with any questions.
United for Youth Grant Application Now Open: Supporting Behavioral Health Initiatives in San Mateo County
The Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities is now accepting applications for the United for Youth grant, funded by Measure K in San Mateo County, with four grants of up to $348,750 each to be awarded in May 2025 for projects enhancing youth behavioral health. The grant application deadline is April 11, 2025. This initiative aims to address the growing challenges facing youth by promoting social-emotional well-being, improving early identification of behavioral health needs, increasing access to treatment services, investing in the behavioral health workforce, and leveraging available resources. The United for Youth Vision 2030 Plan of Action, developed with input from over 20 organizations, outlines a strategic approach to enhance support for children, youth, and families in the county.
Thrive is committed to highlighting the incredible organizing power of our local nonprofit and partner communities always and especially during this time. We have created this Community Safety Resources section to Thrive Weekly to do just that. By working collectively and shining a light on our sector's collaborative, caring power, we will lighten each others' loads as we renew ways to safeguard our diverse communities.
Launch of the ACLU's 2025 California Legislative Agenda
On April 8, the ACLU will be hosting the launch of their 2025 California Legislative Agenda, where attendees can gain insights into the organization’s priority bills and advocacy strategies. This online event will feature experts discussing key topics such as housing, police militarization, and immigrant legal services. It's a great opportunity to learn how to engage with these important issues and find out how you can contribute to the upcoming Week of Action. Join the discussion via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. to become more involved in these critical civil rights efforts in California.
Empowering Communities: The Tax Equity Series 2025
The Tax Equity Series will take place from March 7 to October 31, 2025, featuring a series of informative 75-minute sessions aimed at addressing critical budget and tax issues impacting California families, especially immigrant communities, amid upcoming state and federal tax debates. The sessions will cover topics such as the effects of tax systems on children and families, provide updates on federal and state budget stakes, focus on immigration and economic inclusion, and discuss opportunities for simplifying tax systems. The series aims to engage a diverse group of California funders, promote collaboration in policy advocacy, and enhance economic security for underrepresented areas. A survey will precede these discussions to gather insights on current philanthropic efforts within the tax equity ecosystem.
The SMC Rapid Response Network has a 24/7 hotline to respond to reports about ICE activity in the county. We encourage people to call with any reports about ICE activity in our community, with the intention of providing support to detained individuals and their families.
When notified, the Rapid Response Network collaborates with the individuals who made the report through the Hotline and sends responders to the site of the incident as quickly as possible. If an ICE arrest and detention are confirmed, they activate the Network’s attorneys, who respond on an emergency basis, aiming to provide legal support to the detained that same day. The Network also provides material support and accompaniment to the families of people who have been detained: www.SmcRapidResponse.org
Comprehensive Immigrant Legal Resources and Support Services in San Mateo County
The County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs is addressing community concerns about safety and anxiety related to public charge and mass deportations by providing updated resources on their revamped website. They will continue to share information via social media and keep partners informed about available County resources.
From the Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Please join the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) for Immigration Briefings 2025. The ILRC will host one-hour briefings every other week during the first six months of 2025 to provide legal service providers and advocates updates about changes to immigration policy and practice. Register here.
Know Your Rights: A California Train-the-Trainer Toolkit: this resource from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center is aimed at providing community organizations and partners with the tools to provide valuable know your rights (KYR) information. This toolkit will teach you how to do a KYR presentation, including everything from the logistics of organizing an event to the substantive topics you should cover.
Everyone Belongs Here: this is a new resource to help California health care providers, settings, and systems to provide care that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for immigrants and refugees. Learn more and access the toolkit here.
Family Preparedness Plan (English/Spanish): this resource from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center helps families prepare for immigration-related emergencies. The toolkit goes into detail about different childcare options available in case of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services in your community, and how to prepare to assert your constitutional rights in the presence of an immigration officer. Download a copy in English or Spanish on this page.
We Have Rights: these multilingual videos show how community members can respond in a variety of scenarios involving immigration enforcement officials.
Find Legal Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA - Free and low cost immigration service providers, US Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) resources, housing legal services, employment legal services, DACA resources and more.
Keep your Benefits - Get the facts about public charge & immigration, including a guide to see if public benefits could affect different immigration options.
Immigrant Services Resources and Information - Includes community and mental health resources, translation & interpretation services and information about the San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline at 203-666-4472 (203-NO-MIGRA).
LIBRE — The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County - Linking Immigrants to Benefits, Resources & Education (LIBRE) LIBRE provides legal advice and representation related to: Medi-Cal, CalFresh (food stamps), CalWORKs, Social Security/SSI/CAPI, U Visa (immigration relief for crime survivors), VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), SIJS (immigration relief for minor survivors of parental abuse, neglect, or abandonment) and certain other immigration cases.
Community Announcements
San Mateo County Invests in Future of Early Childhood Education to Combat Teacher Shortage
San Mateo County is tackling a severe shortage of credentialed early childhood educators by utilizing up to $4.5 million from the local Measure K sales tax to support tuition, textbooks, internships, and other resources for aspiring and veteran educators. With a need for nearly 3,000 early childhood educators and over 17,000 child care spaces unfulfilled, this initiative aims to attract more individuals to the field, especially to assist families, including those who are non-English-speaking and facing financial challenges. The program, which includes partnerships with organizations like Izzi Early Education, Upward Scholars, and the San Mateo County Office of Education, is set to serve 275 new and advancing educators over three years. Additionally, funding for at-home child care providers aims to enhance support for existing and new child care centers, addressing the broader child care crisis affecting many families in the area.
Applications Are Open for Leadership Immersion Programs
Applications are now open for the Leadership Council of San Mateo County's Emerging Leaders and Leadership CORPS Programs for the Class of 2026, with a deadline of May 1, 2025. To learn more about the programs and get your questions answered, interested individuals can register for an Information Session on March 31 from 6 to 7 p.m. or on April 24 from 8 to 9 a.m. Applications must be submitted by the May 1st deadline, and those wishing to participate can apply at the registration page. Additionally, if you know a leader who is ready to enhance their impact, you can nominate them. Don't miss the opportunity to advance your leadership journey!
The 2025 Pacific Islander Mana Summit, themed "Roots and Wings: Grounded in Heritage, Soaring Toward Possibility," is poised to tackle the pressing challenges facing Pacific Islander youth, particularly in light of alarming rates of depression and suicidal ideation among 7th graders in San Mateo County. This free summit will serve as a powerful platform for intergenerational dialogue, allowing youth to share their experiences while engaging with established community leaders and cultural practitioners. Attendees can look forward to inspiring keynotes, practical workshop sessions, and valuable networking opportunities, all aimed at fostering healing, resilience, and a united approach to building a brighter future for the next generation.
Nonprofit VOTE: Staying Inside the 501(c)(3) Lines
Wed, April 23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Virtual
The webinar "Staying Inside the 501(c)(3) Lines: Keeping Nonpartisan in Messy Partisan Times," scheduled for April 23 at 2pm ET, aims to equip nonprofits with the knowledge to effectively engage voters while adhering to nonpartisan requirements necessary for maintaining 501(c)(3) status. Led by attorney Stephanie Robbins from Harmon, Curran, Spielberg & Eisenberg, LLP, the session will clarify IRS regulations and outline strategies for nonprofits to maximize their voter engagement efforts. Participants will gain insights into the “dos” and “don'ts” of nonpartisan activities and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Redwood City Together invites the community to its 9th Annual World Café event, where attendees can hear inspiring stories from local residents and leaders, enjoy moving performances, and engage in a powerful community dialogue that celebrates immigrant journeys and communities. This event provides an opportunity for participants to learn from impactful community members, share their perspectives, and enjoy a free dinner. Interpretation services will be available for Spanish speakers, and the event will also offer dinner and free childcare.
Acterra is offering a free online Teacher Training Workshop designed to equip educators with tools to teach students about climate change, renewable energy, and Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs). The workshop will cover essential topics such as greenhouse gases, the carbon cycle, human impact on climate change, and the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources, along with ZEV technology. The goal is to empower educators to encourage students to make sustainable choices and consider ZEVs as their first cars.
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