Dear Thrive Community,
Breaking news: We are all thrilled about the Supreme Court's decision to block the citizenship question!
We are taking a brief summer break, but we have certainly ended this season of programs on a housing high. On June 7, we hosted a conversation with State Senator Scott Wiener on housing the nonprofit workforce, and on June 27, we partnered with Housing Industry Foundation to highlight affordable housing opportunities available now to nonprofit professionals. Meanwhile, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors also approved a $3 billion recommended budget for each of the fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21, which includes an historic $50 million investment in housing solutions over the two years, in addition to a $15.5 million investment in The Big Lift early learning initiative, upgrades and renovations at county parks, funds for the continuation of Climate Ready SMC Collaborative, and an increase to staffing in the Elections and Appraiser’s offices. The board will adopt the final budget in September with revisions.
We look forward to seeing you again in August with a fantastic Environment & Sustainability TAG on water issues on the coast and look forward to sharing our upcoming programs.
Thriving Together,
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Gina Quiney, President, Thrive Board
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Petra Silton, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
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P.S. Georgia welcomed Baby Keyaan into the world and into the Thrive family on May 4. He and his parents are doing well.
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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
Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, August 29, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
This group is open to all individuals and organizations who are interested in voter education, voter registration, and general voter outreach. Please join us.
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Census Funding Opportunities
United Way of the Bay Area
Due June 28, 2019, awards August - Sept.
County of San Mateo
Due
late Summer 2019, award decisions in September-October 2019.
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Environment & Sustainability
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Environment & Sustainability TAG
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Wednesday, August 28, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Land & Water Policy: Backing our Coastside Neighbors Supporting the Protection, Management and Access to Western County’s Amazing Natural Resources
Lunch sponsored by Peninsula Clean Energy
Expect to gain a stronger appreciation for our Pacific Coasters’ land and water policy challenges. Discussion on cross-organization collaboration and near-term action to advocate for and preserve Coastside resources. Speakers from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Pescadero High School (student), SMC Supervisor Horsley’s office, & San Mateo Resource Conservation District
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Opportunity: Peninsula Clean Energy Community Outreach Grant
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Peninsula Clean Energy invites nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to apply for grants to fund collaboration with our outreach team to provide accurate information about PCE to your members, clients, constituents, and broader audiences. More information
here
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If You Missed...
The Future of Transportation
Climate & Energy Policy: Carbon Cutbacks in San Mateo County
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DriveForward Electric
Peninsula Clean Energy and Peninsula Family Services are partnering to help low-to-moderate income individuals purchase a used plug-in hybrid vehicle. More information
here
. Video
here
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East Palo Alto Focus Group on the SF Bay Restoration Authority (SFBRA)
Thursday, July 25, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Nuestra Casa is partnering with Nahal Ghoghaie for an exciting upcoming opportunity. Join them to contribute your valuable input on how the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority (SFBRA) can better direct $25 million/ year of public funding to groups representing economically disadvantaged, Tribal, and other underrepresented communities. RSVP to
Roxana Franco
, Family Advocate, Nuestra Casa, Co-Chair Native and Indigenous Peoples Initiative
Where: Ravenswood Family Health Center - The People's Plaza, 1842 Bay Road, East Palo Alto
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Arts & Culture TAG
Monday, September 9, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
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Basic Needs & Safety Net TAG
Wednesday, September 25, 9:00 - 10:00 am
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Conversation with State Senator Scott Wiener: Housing the Nonprofit Workforce and Clients – Opportunities & Challenge
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State Senator
Scott Wiener
addressed what is foremost in many of our minds as we try to recruit and retain employees: Housing the Nonprofit Workforce and Clients - Opportunities and Challenges. The discussion, led by Bart Charlow, CEO of
Samaritan House
, went far beyond SB50 as the Senator talked about a wide range of issues related to housing: how to make sure your message isn't co-opted, where legislation on rent control stands, how to define affordability and how that includes nonprofit workers, and what nonprofits should do to help ease the housing crisis. We are grateful for Senator Wiener for taking the time to have an in-depth conversation with us.
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Rise Together's Opportunity Summit 2019: Generating Powerful Pathways to Economic Security For All
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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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