From Plant to Plate
Turning the TIDE
at a glance
Programs Delivered to Empower
TURNING THE TIDE's programs include:
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THE TIDE CENTER
provides open access to computers and basic computer education courses
THE LEARNING CENTER
provides K-12 homework help and adult basic education courses
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THE GARDEN
community-based urban garden where volunteers provide hands-on education to youth and adults about the basics of growing fruits and vegetables
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YOUNG LEADERS COUNCIL
team of talented, high-achieving young adults who work alongside Turning the TIDE staff to develop and deliver youth empowerment programs
members of YLC who are also high-school students receive year-round college counseling
Meet The Team
Staff Members and Board of Directors
Rev. Jonathan Ford
Executive Director
N'Jameh Samuels Ford, JD
Deputy Director / Director of Education Services and Program Development
Lynn Rossiter
Program Coordinator, The Garden
Helena Wyche
Adult Education Tutor, The Learning Center
David Craig
Program Coordinator, The Garden
Anani Samuels
Website & Social Media Administrator
John Cureton, II
Board Member
David Edman
Board Member
Marcie Travagline Abrams, JD
Board Member
Akeem Franklyn
Board Member