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All Tides’ programming and services are offered completely free of charge to grieving individuals in the Centre County area. This is made possible through the generous financial support of foundations, corporations, organizations and individuals. Your contributions—whether in the form of monetary donations, donated goods or volunteer time and skills—are vital in helping us continue our mission to support bereaved members in our local community.

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Financial Gifts

To make an online financial gift to Tides, please click here. If you prefer to mail your donation, checks can be made payable to Tides and sent to PO Box 1251, State College, PA 16804.

Many corporations offer matching gift programs, which can double the impact of your donation. You can check with the Human Resources department at your employer to see if they offer this option.

You can designate a gift from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). The first step is to consult with your financial advisor to complete the necessary paperwork.

Financial Gifts

To make an online financial gift to Tides, please click here. If you prefer to mail your donation, checks can be made payable to Tides and sent to PO Box 1251, State College, PA 16804.

Many corporations offer matching gift programs, which can double the impact of your donation. You can check with the Human Resources department at your employer to see if they offer this option.

You can designate a gift from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). The first step is to consult with your financial advisor to complete the necessary paperwork.

Donate Items from the Tides Wishlist

Visit our Amazon wishlist to provide tangible resources to support Tides programming.

Connect Us!

If you know of private foundations or donors who may be interested in supporting grieving individuals in our community, connect them directly with Holly at holly.oxendale@tidesprogram.org.

Volunteer with Tides

We love our volunteers! Tides relies on volunteers to assist with programs, community outreach and events. Download our volunteer flyer to learn more about the special roles volunteers have at Tides!

Ready to volunteer? Click here to fill out our volunteer interest form.

Host a Special Event

You can help Tides by organizing a fundraising event in our community or creating a personal fundraising page!

For more details on how to do this, please contact Holly at holly.oxendale@tidesprogram.org.

Anchors of Support

At Tides, we believe that no one should have to grieve alone. By joining our monthly giving community—Anchors of Support—you can help ensure that children, teens and adults in central Pennsylvania have access to compassionate, consistent grief support when they need it most.

As an Anchor of Support, your monthly gift helps us provide ongoing care and connection to those who are navigating the death of a loved one. Grief support is needed now more than ever, and Tides is growing rapidly to meet that need. Monthly giving provides reliable funding that allows us to serve more families, expand our programming and respond quickly to emerging needs in our communities.

Why Join Anchors of Support?

  • You’re passionate about supporting your community
  • You understand the importance of showing up for others during life’s hardest moments
  • You want to make a lasting impact through consistent, meaningful giving
  • You believe that every person deserves support in their grief journey

Monthly donors are the heart of Tides—ensuring that grief support remains available, accessible, and free to all who need it.

Your monthly gift—of any amount—makes a meaningful impact.

Your support makes a difference
through every wave of grief.