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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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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Stuff connects us. Connected to this stuff are hidden environmental and social impacts produced from how we make, use, and throw out the products we enjoy. The Story of Stuff Project leverages and... learn more

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Financing childcare support in low-income communities. Investment in microloan programs for residents of underserved neighborhoods.  Career development for young people about to enter the... learn more

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The Law School Consortium Project (LCSP), which was a Tides  project for over 10 years, works with law schools to increase access to justice for low- and moderate-income individuals and... learn more