New Public Health, Policy & Planning (PHPP) Director Announced
We are pleased to share that Dr. Tamarra Jones has accepted the job as PHPP Director. She has been with PHPP since 2022. During this time, she has served as the Health Policy and Planning Manager, Public Health read more...
Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Released
The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for San Mateo County has been created and the report is now available. The 2024-2026 CHIP outlines how San Mateo County Health and its partners plan to collaborate on read more...
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Announcements
Food Justice for Kids Funding Opportunity
The Newman’s Own Foundation is accepting applications for the Food Justice for Kids prize. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to organizations focused on indigenous read more...
HPP Updates
Meet Our New Community Health Planner, Kate!
Health Policy & Planning (HPP) is proud to welcome Kate Hiester as the team’s newest Community Health Planner. Kate was born and raised in San Mateo County. She has worked in education, workforce development, and juvenile justice across the country. For over a decade, she has focused on addressing read more...
Othering and Belonging Conference
In April, Health Policy & Planning (HPP) staff attended the Othering and Belonging conference in Oakland. The conference was hosted by UC Berkeley’s Othering and Belonging Institute. Conference speakers discussed read more...
Equity in Practice
The goal of the Public Health, Policy & Planning (PHPP) Equity Plan Work Group (WG) is to apply equity practices in our daily work. The group recently held its first in-person meeting to celebrate the creation of PHPP's first-ever Equity Plan. The meeting included an activity to reflect on members' collective journey. Each WG member created a 'tarot card' that read more...
Community Announcements
Join Us at the San Mateo County Pride Celebration
Bring your family, friends, and pets to the 12th annual Pride on the Peninsula Celebration! This year’s theme is “Love at Our Core: Pride in 2024.” Join in on the fun with food, live music, resource tables, and read more...
Mural Unveiling and Open House Event
El Concilio was selected by the East Palo Alto Arts Center (EPACENTER) Creative Corp Program to receive a new mural on their North Fair Oaks Building. Come read more...
Free Juneteenth Celebration Event!
San Mateo County’s African American Community Initiative (AACI) is hosting Juneteenth 2024. This year’s theme is “Hope, Persistence, & Purpose: The Continuing Journey.” The event is free, and read more...
Boards and Commissions Vacancies
There are multiple vacant seats for the County of San Mateo: County of San Mateo: There are eight vacancies on the Commission on Disabilities, Open until filled. This 21-member Commission promotes programs that address quality of service and positive attitude about people read more...
BACHAC Hosts Soul Stroll 2024
The Bay Area Community Advisory Council (BACHAC) hosted Soul Stroll on May 18. This year’s event returned to Coyote Point Park with its scenic views of the San Francisco Bay. Over 500 community members of all ages and abilities engaged in physical activities. Participants walked, ran, or biked for one, three, or five miles. The event also included a health and wellness fair. Over 45 community-based read more...
Meals and EBT Available for Students This Summer!
Starting in Summer 2024, If your child is eligible for free and reduced-price school meals, Summer EBT can provide you with money for groceries. You will receive a debit-type card so that they can still have enough to eat, even read more...
Every Kid Deserves a Bike: Supporting Youth in South San Francisco
For the third year, the City of South San Francisco kicked off the Every Kid Deserves a Bike program. This program gives kids from low-income families in some South San Francisco schools a read more...
Join the Measure W Citizens Oversight Committee: Youth Members Wanted
The San Mateo County Transit District is recruiting applicants under 21 years old to join the Measure W Citizens Oversight Committee (COC) for the Youth and Youth Transit Riders position. The COC meetings are scheduled based on member availability, offering flexibility for youth members. Measure W, passed by San Mateo County voters in 2018, aims to improve transit and read more...
Learning Opportunities & Highlights
Black Family Hangout
Join Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council and Black Youth Advisory Board (BlackYAB) for the Black Family Hangout! Happening on June 23, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the College of San Mateo, building 10 on the lawn, this family affair is a celebration of community and support for Black students in grades 6-12, read more...
