About Rising TIDE

Our Mission:  

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Rising TIDE works with nearly 300 children and youth throughout the year, serving about 100 a day.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

With a ratio of 1:3 (staff/volunteer to participants), this free program offers homework help, tutoring, interest clubs, participation in “The Arts”, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education, recreation, free food, specialized programs and an opportunity to build relationships that last a lifetime. Rising TIDE works with nearly 300 children and youth throughout the year, serving about 100 a day.

STAFFING

Our paid staff consists of high school students, young adults, and parents who have a passion for children and youth.  Each brings a particular skill set so we can better meet the diversity of our participants. We strive for a 1:3 ratio, which is made possible by the paid staff and the help of volunteers. Staff development is offered to the staff throughout the year. Staff are trained in areas that help them deliver better on the job and develop skill sets that can they can carry with them into the future, e.g. team building, child development, and CPR/first aid.

 

LOCATION & HOURS OF OPERATION

Rising TIDE is located in downtown Long Beach, at the corner of 3rd and Atlantic.  Programming is currently offered virtually Monday thru Thursday, with opportunities for young people in the morning and afternoon hours.

 
 
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A Word from the Executive Director

“What a gift it is to be involved in the lives of young people, and partner with adults and organizations to positively impact young lives! We open our arms to welcome, our hearts to love and our doors to explore the world of creativity and learning. It is such a privilege to see lives blossom and be with young people as they grow and come into their own. The Rising TIDE ‘family’ has been around for over 20 years and is now having our first children’s children attend the program.”

 

About the Rising TIDE Organization

OUR MISSION

The Marguerite Kiefer Education Center’s Rising TIDE Education and Development Program for Urban Children & Youth uplifts, develops and empowers young people, rooted in downtown Long Beach, through academic support, cultural enrichment, healthy relationship-building, nutritional support and recreational programming.

 
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

  • Ascendion

  • Bahai Marine

  • California State University, Long Beach

  • Casita Bookstore

  • Caterina’s Club

  • Chase Bank

  • Chez Bacchus

  • Christian Outreach in Action (COA)

  • Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Covenant Presbyterian Church

  • East Stake Latter Day Saints Church

  • Elevate Your G.A.M.E.

  • First Presbyterian Church in Fullerton

  • Friends of Los Alamitos Library

  • G.L.O.W.

  • Good Shepherd

  • Grace First Presbyterian Church

  • human-i-t

  • Landon HR Consulting

  • Liewald Accounting

  • Long Beach Unified School District

  • Odyssey STEM Academy

  • Stanford University Alumni

  • St Paul's Presbyterian Church

  • the Jazz Angels

  • Vinclair Insurance

  • Women in Action Reaching Out (WIARO)

 

FOUNDATIONS & GRANTS SUPPORTING RISING TIDE

  • Ahmanson Foundation

  • Arts Council for Long Beach

  • California State University

  • Carrie Townsend Foundation

  • City of Long Beach

  • D.A.R.

  • James L. Stamps Foundation, Inc.

  • Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation

  • Long Beach Community Foundation

  • Presbytery of Los Ranchos

  • Port of Long Beach

  • The Rudolph J and Daphne A Munzer Foundation

  • Wolfe Foundation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Jill Brock, President

  • Marilyn Turpin, Vice-President

  • Lea Lindley, Treasurer

  • Nguyen Ta, Corporate Secretary

  • Angela Adams

  • Bryn Hobson

  • Colby Karzen

  • Sandra Hearn

  • Tracy Luu

  • Jenny Schwing, ex-officio

  • Margaret Hullett, ex-officio

  • Robert Langworthy, ex-officio

  • Adele Langworthy, Executive Director