Dear Thrive Community,
April has been an active month for policy and advocacy, which we will continue to build on in May. Participating in Rise Together’s Advocacy Day was a unique opportunity for Thrive to raise a voice at the state level for the housing, childcare and supportive services needed to maintain a self-sufficient populace and workforce. The policy work being done by Thrive and our local nonprofits to strategically plan and advocate for childcare and housing continues to expand, as does the work to ensure that our community is climate ready and resilient to face the man-made and environmental changes that affect our region.
We look forward to the month ahead and the opportunity to lead the conversation in the fast-moving policy arena! On June 7, we will continue the conversations with our special guest State Senator Scott Weiner who will address a Joint TAG session on the problem of housing the nonprofit workforce.
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Gina Quiney, President, Thrive Board
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Petra Silton, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
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P.S. Advocating for policy change is not just about improving the lives of our clients, organizations and communities, it is about creating a future for the next generation. Here at Thrive, we are eagerly awaiting news of the newest member of that next generation and our future Thrive family member. We are excited for you, Georgia!
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Voter Education & Outreach Advisory Committee (VEAOC)
Co-chaired by the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division, San Francisco Peninsula People Power, and Thrive Alliance
Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, May 29, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Secretary of State Debrief: Six More Counties Adopting the Voter's Choice Act
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In 2020, more than half of the State's population will be voting under the Voter's Choice Act. Since San Mateo was one of the first counties to adopt the VCA, Thrive was asked to present in Sacramento at the Secretary of State's VCA debrief about our experience implementing the act in San Mateo. San Mateo County had both a great system for collaboration (the Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee or VEOAC) and a significant increase in voter turnout compared to similar counties without the VCA. Below are some presentations from the Sacramento debrief.
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Presentation by Chief Deputy Secretary of State James Schwab:
SOS VCA PPT
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Census Funding Opportunities
Bay Area Census Funders Collaborative
(including Silicon Valley Community Foundation, East Bay Community Foundation, Northern California Grantmakers, and others) to support Census education and outreach efforts to hard-to-count communities in the nine-county Bay Area.
When: April 15 - May 31, 2019
United Way of the Bay Area
When: May - June 2019, awards August - September 2019.
County of San Mateo
When: Late Summer 2019, award decisions in September-October 2019.
How to Apply:
www.smccensus.org
more information on County of San Mateo census efforts and to subscribe for updates on funding and other opportunities to get involved in Census 2020.
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Environment & Sustainability
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Environment & Sustainability TAG
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April TAG: Hike-a-Palooza
For our April TAG, we celebrated Earth Month by participating in Hike-a-Palooza, a local San Mateo initiative to bring environmental leaders together to network and share ideas. If you would like to join in future hikes, the next one will be Wednesday, May 8.
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May TAG:
The Future of Transportation:
Clean Energy & Transformation
Galvanizing Innovation for Our Community
Join experts and local leaders to address the future of clean transportation and innovation for our climate, our community and all who live here. Special guest speakers and panelists will discuss the impact of climate on our region, the future of clean transportation, the economic benefits of clean energy, and how to
DriveForward Electric
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Featured Speakers
Stephen Zoepf
, Executive Director of the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford
Jan Pepper,
Peninsula Clean Energy, CEO
Jenny Suckale
, Assistant Professor of Geophysics in the School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences at Stanford
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, Shoreway Room, 350 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City
This event is in partnership with the Environment & Sustainability Thrive Action Group (TAG) and replaces our regular May meeting.
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June TAG:
Climate & Energy Policy: Carbon Cutbacks in San Mateo County
Building partnerships, optimizing advocacy & achieving results. Short presentations & open discussion.
Dulce Ceballos Arias
, Youth vs. Apocalypse & Redwood HS student, Green New Deal
Diane Bailey
, Menlo Spark, Silicon Valley fossil free buildings Charlsie Chang, Peninsula Clean Energy, state clean energy policy
Rachael Londer
, San Mateo County, county reach codes
Robert Steele
, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, federal carbon tax
Wednesday, June 19, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, Shoreway Room, 350 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City
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Scholarship Opportunity
T
he
Greening Youth Foundation
is offering s
cholarships are available for Women of Color interested in working in the environmental/conservation/outdoor recreation field.
Apply here
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Applications due May 10.
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Climate Ready SMC Updates
The Climate Ready Collaborative has produced its
First Year Action Plan
. The Action Plan has been developed based on member input and the feedback received at the Collaborative Launch in January.
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Arts & Culture TAG
Monday, May 6, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
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At the request of the Thrive's Arts & Culture TAG and the San Mateo Arts Commission, the Board of Supervisors issued a Proclamation designating "April 2019 as Arts, Cultural and Creativity Month in recognizing that it is a significant time to celebrate the arts, culture and creativity of all Californians and to commit to ongoing support of this vital California economic industry." The Arts & Culture TAG is pictured holding the Proclamation.
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Community Collaboration for Children's Success Action Plans
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Get Healthy San Mateo County's CCCS has completed two of their four action plans. These are roadmaps for future action with a lot of in-depth research results.
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Children & Education TAG
Nirmala Dillman
, Coordinator, San Mateo County Child Care Partnership Council will present the Childcare Partnership Council (CCCP) Strategic Plan.
Wednesday, May 8, 9:00 - 10:00 am
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Basic Needs & Safety Net TAG
Join us to craft a strong message about the housing crisis of the nonprofit workforce and a discussion on how best to bring that to the attention of City and County Governments.
Wednesday, May 22, 9:00 - 10:00 am
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Advocacy Day in Sacramento with Rise Together: ACA1, SB144, AB 24
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Thrive joined Rise Together in Sacramento to advocate with our legislators on priority issues to help end poverty. The four areas we focused on are below. Please contact your local representative if you would like to support these bills and priorities.
Governor Newsom's proposed Early Childhood Investment includes funding for expanding & upgrading childcare facilities, development screenings, home-visiting programs, expansion of pre-school and more.
ACA 1 will empower local governments and voters to do what is best for our families and neighbors. The Community Say for Community Needs Act changes a restrictive threshold that limits voters’ say in our communities.
This bill will end the assessment and collection of administrative fees imposed against people in the criminal justice system. By doing so, it would dramatically reduce the economic hardships caused by court-ordered debt and enhance the economic security of system-involved populations, their families and their communities.
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Improve Access to Mental Health Services in Schools:
Senate Bill 428
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The Children's Movement is leading a campaign on
Senate Bill 428
that Thrive is supporting. Nearly 1 in 3 California high schoolers reported feeling sad or hopeless almost every day for two or more weeks in a row, so much so that they stopped doing some of their usual activities. Nearly 1 in 5 reported that they have seriously considered attempting suicide.
One way to help is to equip the adults that frequently interact with our kids with the knowledge needed to recognize a mental health issue. Senate Bill 428 requires a small percentage of California’s school personnel be trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Thrive has signed on to a letter to the Governor and legislative leaders showing support for Senate Bill 428. If your organization would like to add its name,
sign here
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Community Conversations, City of San Mateo
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How are you and those you know affected by regional housing issues? Join “Community Conversations: Housing in San Mateo” for a different type of dialogue about a topic that affects everyone. The City of San Mateo and
Home for All of San Mateo County
are collaborating on a community engagement initiative to create an inclusive environment for people to talk and listen to each other.
There will be free childcare, food and Spanish translation at both events. RSVP and details
here
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May 18, 2019
, San Mateo High School 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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Opportunity Summit 2019: Generating Powerful Pathways to Economic Security For All
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The
Rise Together 2019
Opportunity Summit has become the Bay Area's largest and most powerful cross-sector convening on ending poverty. This year will focus on taking collective action for the most powerful pathways to economic security through cross-sector collaboration, and the role government, business, philanthropy and community play in making economic security a reality for all Bay Area residents.
Topics include: Census 2020 Complete Count, Housing Affordability, Ending Childhood Poverty, Participatory Budgeting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Pathways to Employment, Fees & Fines, Opportunity Zones, Upstream Investments and much more.
May 10, 9:30 am - 4:45 pm
San Jose State University
Join us for this dynamic, inspiring, informative day of action!
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Contact Thrive with your ideas or questions!
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Thrive Alliance | 650-654-7993 | ThriveAlliance.org
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