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Donate to Our Mission!
Your support brings essential swim skills, safety education, and leadership opportunities to young people across the city.
Every child deserves to feel safe in the water. Your gift helps Rising Tide Effect provide free swim lessons, water-safety instruction, and leadership opportunities for youth in underserved communities across New York City.
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Together, we can close the swim-equity gap and help young people build confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Your donation will be processed securely through our trusted partner GlobalGiving. You’ll have the option to cover a small processing fee — completely optional — to ensure 100% of your gift goes directly to Rising Tide Effect.
Help NYC Youth Learn to Swim and Stay Safe
Rising Tide Effect is proud to be recognized for our impact and accountability:
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Your Impact
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Over 900 youth received swim lessons and water-safety instruction this year. Rising Tide serves NYC’s most underserved youth, bringing swim lessons and water-safety education directly to neighborhoods with the greatest need.
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Over 900 children and teens gained safety, confidence, and belonging through Rising Tide programs this year.
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Swim Corps, our flagship intensive summer program, builds teens’ swimming skills, confidence, and leadership — and introduces pathways to future aquatics careers.
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Your contribution helps ensure these programs remain free and accessible.
Donations FAQ
Why has Rising Tide partnered with GlobalGiving?
GlobalGiving provides secure donation processing, financial transparency, and access to corporate giving opportunities — allowing our team to focus more of our time and resources on serving youth.
How will my donation be used?
Your gift supports free swim lessons, water-safety instruction, Swim Corps leadership training, pool access, supplies, and instructors.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. GlobalGiving will email you a tax receipt immediately after your donation.
Can I make a recurring donation?
Yes — recurring gifts provide reliable funding that strengthens our ability to plan and expand programs.
Other ways to support
Volunteer, host a fundraiser, or sign up for our newsletter for updates and opportunities.
How can I stay updated?
Follow us on social media and join our email newsletter for program updates, events, and impact stories. To hear about new programs in your area, fill out our Expression of Interest form.
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Thank You
Your generosity helps young people learn to swim, stay safe, and rise.
United, we truly can be the rising tide that lifts all boats.