HPP Moving Forward
There are so many exciting things to look forward to in 2023. HPP, in collaboration with various partners, has accomplished so much in 2022. A few highlights include:
Developed a foundation to enhance equity infrastructure
Initiated a community collaboration process
Fostered a partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Education to support safe, in-person instruction read more...
Announcements
Community Implementation Funding Released Today - January 3
Applications are now being accepted for the Get Healthy SMC Community Implementation Funding request for proposals (RFP). We want to share some important changes to this RFP from previous years:
Community Implementation Funding RFP Webinar
Join us for the RFP webinar on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 12 p.m. to learn more about the new application process and ask questions. Register: https://bit.ly/2023_RFP_WebinarRegistration
HPP Updates
Gloria Cahuich González – Going the Extra Mile Honoree
Gloria Cahuich-González, Nutrition Education and Policy Specialist, received countywide recognition as the Women in County Government’s “Public Service – Going the Extra Mile” Honoree. She was acknowledged at the 32nd Annual Holiday Recognition read more... Photo credit: Sylvia Tang, County of San Mateo
Racial Justice Advocates Meet in Phoenix, AZ
The Health Equity Team attended this year’s Facing Race Conference. The three-day conference is one of the largest conferences for racial justice advocates. This year’s conference featured a keynote address by Dr. Ibram X Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist. Held after the midterm read more... Photo credit: Facing Race attendee
Community Announcements
Sign Up for the Next Contemplative Practices Session
Senior Coastsiders is hosting their sixth contemplative practices session this month on January 4 from 4-5 p.m. Last month the session focused on Qi Gong which is a read more...
Spotlight on Green Foothills Leadership Program
The Green Foothills Leadership Program is set to begin its 9th cohort in January 2023. This program draws participants from San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties. It has helped more than 240 community leaders to clarify their goals and sharpen their advocacy skills related to environmental justice. After participants graduate from the 8-month read more...
CCCS To Advise PACE Youth Program
The City of Redwood City has partnered with Redwood City Together and Redwood City Police Activities League to develop a new pilot program for transition age youth. The Purposeful Action Creation and Engagement (PACE) Program aims to foster positive relationships between community read more...
YMCA Gets Trained in CATCH
The CalFresh Healthy Living team in partnership with the University of California Cooperative Extension Program, trained YMCA staff in the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) curriculum. The curriculum focuses on nutrition education read more...
Photo credit: Angie Cavazos
Learning Opportunities Highlights
Teaching Students About the Food System
Are you interested in teaching students about where their food comes from? The HEAL Project manages The San Mateo County School Farm in Half Moon Bay. The School Farm provides students with the opportunity to learn about agriculture. The HEAL Project’s educational programs teach students about the environment and nutrition. Students have the read more... Photo credit: Donya Foley, HEAL Project
Creating a Sense of Belonging in Schools On December 7, Innovate Public Schools in collaboration with San Mateo County Health and the San Mateo County Office of Education presented “Creating a Sense of Belonging in Schools with Families,” available in Spanish, only. Hear from a school staff member, parent and student about parent read more...
