Continuing the Conversation, Gathering and Talk

This meeting is about making connections and building a better community.  Thrive is hosting a series of conversations with members of the greater San Mateo County community to explore the power of connectivity, collaboration and community building. We start with a potluck.  Please bring something to eat or drink to share. 

Some of the questions we may delve into:

• How do we come together to deal with the worst economic decline of most of our lifetimes?  Are there things that influence your client’s well-being that is beyond your organization’s control?  How might your organization leverage collaboration to expand its impact.  What are the barriers?
• Do you know your neighbors?  Why or why not?  Who do you consider a neighbor?  What have you gained by getting to know them?  What defines quality of life?  How can you contribute to your neighbor’s quality of life (and vice-versa)?
• Our educational institutions are suffering.  For a community that supports itself through technical innovation, allowing our educational institutions to languish seems self-defeating.  What can we do to help?
• You already work for a nonprofit organization?  What does it mean to give back?
• What comprises our community’s "safety net"?  Is it just our nonprofit and government services?  What role do personal relationships play?  What can be done to support both? 
• What is an individual’s obligation to his or her community?  Do you give?  What forms does it take? 

The conversation will be continued on Thursday, October 18.   

The gathering will be held at the Sobrato Center for Nonprofits – Redwood Shores, in the café / patio area located at 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, 94065.   

Let's make San Mateo County an even better place to live, work, and play!