There With Care of the Bay Area is bringing together young professionals for our first fundraising event of the year—an evening of connection, community, and purpose.

Hosted in partnership with Molly O’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, this event will feature a silent auction and signature cocktails, with proceeds supporting families with children facing medical crises.

This is a great opportunity to connect with peers, give back, and learn more about how you can get involved.

The MANA Youth Summit is an empowering gathering designed to inspire the next generation of leaders. Bringing together high school students, young adults, and community mentors, the summit creates space for honest conversations about the challenges youth face today and the power of making healthy, positive choices. Building on last year’s powerful discussions about honoring our heritage and striving toward our ancestors’ wildest dreams, the 2026 summit will focus on reducing alcohol use and promoting healthy lifestyles among youth. Through youth panels, personal testimonials, and meaningful dialogue, the summit aims to uplift, educate, and support young people as they navigate their futures.

World Café 2026 is a vibrant, in-person community gathering filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and great energy. Join for an evening of storytelling and dialogue!

This year’s theme centers youth voices as young panelists share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas for change. Together, community members and local leaders will listen, learn, and explore ways to build trust and create more welcoming spaces for youth in Redwood City through stronger programs, safer third spaces, and meaningful civic engagement.

OnBoard 2026 connects you with local nonprofits and opportunities to step into board service.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to use your professional expertise and lived experience to make a lasting impact in your community?

At Thrive OnBoard, you’ll have the opportunity to meet local nonprofits actively seeking board members and learn how your skills, perspectives, and experiences can support their work. Whether you're exploring board service for the first time or looking to grow your impact, this event will help you build connections, gain insight into nonprofit governance, and find a role that aligns with your values.

Join us in person for this Nonprofit Advocacy Series 201 workshop to strengthen your skills in engaging elected officials.

Build a deeper understanding of how to engage local elected officials and government staff effectively. This training will break down navigating relationship-building within legal parameters, securing key votes, and understanding when to meet with elected officials and government staff.

Through real-life examples and practice, you will strengthen your ability to advance your organization or coalition's policy priorities and advocacy campaign goals.

This workshop is the third workshop in the Nonprofit Advocacy Series 201—brought to you by Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits, thanks to a grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

The Love Our Earth Festival is a vibrant community event dedicated to celebrating environmental progress and fostering collaboration among local organizations and residents. This annual gathering offers a day filled with educational exhibits, children's activities, live entertainment, and delicious plant-based cuisine from local food trucks. Attendees can engage with environmental experts, explore sustainability initiatives, and participate in fun crafts, such as T-shirt screenprinting (just bring a shirt from home!). Sponsored by organizations including 350 Silicon Valley and the City of East Palo Alto, the festival aims to inspire hope and motivate action towards a greener future.

Homework Central will host "Stars in the Making," a gala fundraising event aimed at supporting its mission to provide vital academic support for students in five different San Mateo elementary schools. The event will take place at the Assembly Room in the San Mateo Senior Center and will feature hors d’oeuvres, beverages, speakers, and an auction. They look forward to seeing everyone there!

Every so often the library becomes magical and opens up its secrets! Think PBS Mystery meets Ghosts meets NYT Games!

The Redwood City Library Foundation invites you to solve a literary mystery after hours in the library. Enjoy food, cocktails, live music, puzzles, prizes & meet literary spirits, while raising funds for the library. Admission includes one puzzle hint, appetizers, dessert & a complimentary themed cocktail. Ages 21+ only. RSVP by April 20th.

Join us on April 29 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM for the Voter Education and Outreach Advisory Committee (VEOAC) virtual convening. Connect with partners from across San Mateo County as we align outreach efforts, share key election updates, and build momentum for inclusive and impactful voter engagement.