Stories

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Long time advocates and supporters of the progressive movement, Michael and Frances Kieschnick joined the Tides community over fifteen years ago. Through their donor advised fund at Tides, the... learn more

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The California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness (CANFit) Program is a statewide project whose mission is to engage communities and build their capacity to improve the nutrition and physical activity... learn more

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Each time a customer uses one of CREDO services – CREDO Mobile, CREDO Long Distance or the Working Assets Credit Card -- the act translates into much needed financial support for progressive social... learn more

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As the 1990’s boomed and more foundations were formed, the number of jobs at foundations surged.  To fill these roles, hundreds of young professionals were hired into a field traditionally... learn more

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As the United States falls behind in science and math education, National Lab Network (NLN) seeks an innovative approach... learn more

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Oasis for Girls provides culturally relevant and gender specific arts, leadership, and life skills programs that support the growth of low-income and immigrant girls and young women in urban... learn more

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People Organizing Demand Environmental & Economic Rights (PODER), a Tides fiscally sponsored project since 1992, is a grassroots organization based in San Francisco's Mission District. PODER... learn more

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Raising Voices works with over 24 organizations in 10 different countries to promote awareness about the vulnerability of young women to the threats of violence and HIV/AIDS.  learn more

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Stop Family Violence came into being in July 2000 when $3.5 billion in federal funding from the Violence Against Women Act was at risk of being lost. Using the power of the Internet to mobilize a... learn more

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StopGlobalWarming.org started a virtual march to highlight the urgent need for activism on climate change. The march focuses attention on the United States as the biggest emitter of greenhouse... learn more