Funding Transparency

Grants

We currently receive funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Reproductive Access Grant, the National Network of Abortion Funds, and the Boston Foundation to further the following goals:

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• Operational Sustainability: We believe in paying people for their labor at Tides, which is why we launched as a program with paid staff in August of 2022

• Wealth Redistribution: We are honored to be trusted as stewards of funds that go directly back into our communities by funding abortions, providing practical support, and developing a program that elevates the leadership of those who have had abortions, BIPOC people, and LGBTQI+ community members

• Community Needs Assessment: Please see our "About" section for more information on the Community Access Survey and its results!

 

These grants each have a narrow scope and clear objective with predesignated measures of success. We understand that these goals, while vital for our mission and incredibly helpful, do not always align with the needs outlined by those seeking access to reproductive healthcare. That’s why no-strings-attached donations from those seeking to support abortion access are helpful. They allow us to directly address the needs of our community as we define it. 

 

Donors

In August of 2023, we launched a warm line where we will soft launch Tides with a goal of building a community of donors. The application of this money is far more flexible and can be more nimbly applied to the expressed needs of those seeking access. 

 

Community-Driven Support

Tides is rooted in respect for the wisdom of those we serve, who we consider the top experts in their own needs. We are so proud of the abortion barriers assessment performed this past Spring of 2024. Please check our "About" section for more information!