About Rising TIDE

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, specialized programs, and the opportunity to build relationships that last a lifetime.

STAFFING

Our program staff consists of high school students, young adults, and parents who have a passion for helping children and youth. Each member brings a particular set of skills so we can better meet the diversity of our participants. Staff are trained in various areas, where they not only develop the skills needed to assist participants, but also guide themselves throughout their future endeavors (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 in-person Monday-Thursday, with opportunities for virtual meetings during our open hours.

ADDITIONAL TEAM OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in joining our team, we offer opportunities for volunteers, interns, mentors, and more! After completion of required paperwork, trainings, and health scanning, we take all help with open arms. Visit our Employment Application, Volunteering Request Form, or contact us directly for additional information.

 
 
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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 25 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, our program provides academic assistance, cultural enrichment, healthy relationship-building, and recreational programming. 

 

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

  • 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

  • Bryn Hobson

  • Colby Karzen

  • Sandra Hearn

  • Tracy Adams

  • Ed Story, ex-officio

  • Margaret Hullett, ex-officio

  • Robert Langworthy, ex-officio

  • Adele Langworthy, Executive Director