Social Equity

Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) - PROGRAM MANAGER (Independent Contractor Position) Job Description: Established in 1992, Sustainable San Mateo County (SSMC) is a nonprofit dedicated to the long-term health of our county's economy, environment and social equity by educating people about sustainability and empowering them to take action to implement sustainability measures, practices and projects. Our main goal is to accelerate sustainability adoption throughout San Mateo County. More information about SSMC can be found at sustainablesanmateo.org HOURS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract position without benefits $30 - $35 per hour depending on experience with hours not to exceed 500 hrs (unless authorized [...]

Check out the 2017 Event Photos on Facebook! (note: click the awardees name to read about their contributions) Ruth Peterson Award: BETH BHATNAGAR [smc-hide] Beth Bhatnagar is a founding member of Sustainable San Mateo County, and served on the board of directors for over 10 years, including as Secretary for much of that time. As a friend of founders Marcia Pagels and Ruth Peterson, she was involved with the organization right from the start. A reliable leader on the board and legal advisor, Beth made significant financial and in-kind contributions to SSMC over the years and actively participates in our [...]

We chose the cost of living as our Key Indicator in 2017 for the sweeping impacts on our neighborhoods, health, environment, and culture. It also highlights the interconnections between San Mateo County and the broader region, which is becoming increasingly urban. Shifting Economic Equity Housing and Transportation Impacts on Community Health Impacts on Child Care and Education First Hand Stories Located in the center of Silicon Valley, San Mateo County's economy is closely interconnected with surrounding Bay Area counties and has become increasingly urban.The cost of living in the Bay Area has grown over the past 20 years and is [...]

Living sustainably means that we meet today's needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainable, long-term planning balances a vibrant economy, a socially equitable community, and a healthy environment. About the Indicators Report Indicators for a Sustainable San Mateo County provides fact-based information on local trends impacting our economy, environment, and society. Propelled by the philosophy “what gets measured, gets managed,” the Report presents indicators that raise awareness of sustainability in the county [...]

Each year, Sustainable San Mateo County works with a select group of Mills High School students to teach them about sustainability indicators. This year, the students researched Income Inequality, the 2013 Key Indicator. After learning about important trends at the national, state, and local level, the students chose research projects to further explore the topic. Two students visited a local food bank to see how food scarcity impacts residents of our county. Another group examined the growing role that education foundations are playing to raise school funding levels and provide extra services to students. And, two students examined the inequity [...]