Contact: Yajaira Ortega, Policy and Equity, Senior Manager, Thrive Alliance
Email: yajaira@thrivealliance.org
San Mateo County Strengthens Protections for Immigrant Communities
Dear Community,
Supervisor Corzo and Supervisor Mueller are introducing an ordinance that strengthens local protections for immigrant residents and enhances transparency regarding law enforcement activities involving federal immigration agencies.
The ordinance limits the use of County property and resources for federal immigration enforcement, requires regular public reporting on any communications with immigration authorities, and sets clear standards for law enforcement identification and the limited use of facial coverings. These measures aim to improve accountability and reinforce the County’s commitment to safety, trust, and community well-being.
Call to Action: We encourage nonprofit partners and residents to attend the Board meeting on TOMORROW, November 18, 2025, to demonstrate their support for this critical work.
We’re excited to introduce Civic Threads, a new way to stay connected through quick updates and timely alerts about what’s happening in our community and how you can get involved. Think of it as your direct line to important civic news, opportunities to take action, and ways to stand in solidarity with nonprofits and community members.
This alert system is designed to keep you informed and engaged. We look forward to weaving our community together through Civic Threads and keeping you connected to the issues and opportunities that matter most to you.
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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 for Thrive Weekly to do just that. By working collectively and shining a light on our sector's collaborative, caring power, we will lighten each other's loads as we renew ways to safeguard our diverse communities.
Wednesday, November 19, 10:00 - 2:30 pm, In-Person
Join Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits for the Advocacy Series Launch Pad. This streamlined session is a crash course in nonprofit advocacy, summarizing the 101 series and preparing you for the upcoming 201 deep dive. Whether you are brand new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your strategy, this session grounds you in the fundamentals, gives you hands-on practice, deepens your bag of tricks, and connects you with peers who are building power across our community.
This session will be taught by the experienced staff at Thrive and SVCN, listed below in more detail, who have been working hard to bring the Advocacy Series 101 curriculum to you in a digestible format.
Part 1: Nonprofits & Advocacy + Building a Campaign Learn how to frame your mission in advocacy terms, understand where your voice matters most, and map out a campaign step-by-step—from power mapping to media strategy.
Part 2: Charting the Legal Lobbying Waters Get clarity on what nonprofits can and cannot do in the advocacy space. This session covers lobbying rules, compliance basics, and space for your pressing legal questions. A concise session designed to get you the essentials fast.
Part 3: Coalition Catalyst + Community Organizing Discover how to turn shared values into collective power. Explore coalition dynamics, community-based organizing, and practical strategies for building sustainable alliances.
This workshop is a part of Thrive's and SVCN's Nonprofit Advocacy Training Series.
