Tides Family Services' 21st Annual Gala has been reimagined:

An Evening of Impact
Celebrating Seeds Sown In The Community & The Resilience of Children and Families

Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 6pm
The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Honoring

K. Joseph Shekarchi
Speaker of The Rhode Island House of Representatives

&

Valarie J. Lawson
Rhode Island Senate President

Join us for an Evening of Impact, our Gala reimagined, filled with an ample selection of delicious bites, heartfelt stories, and a shared vision to further children's behavioral health services. As we celebrate 42 years, we honor every seed planted, every child uplifted, and every family strengthened. Together, we cultivate a brighter tomorrow. Last year alone, Tides supported over 1,700 youth and families, helping children stay with their families, graduate, and build safer futures.

Honoree Spotlight

Speaker Shekarchi

K. Joseph Shekarchi

Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

K. Joseph Shekarchi is serving in his third term as Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, first being elected by his colleagues in January 2021. Before that, he served two terms as the House Majority Leader and he previously was the Chairman of the House Labor Committee. Speaker Shekarchi has served  Read More . . 

Valarie J. Lawson

Rhode Island Senate President

Valarie J. Lawson represents District 14 (East Providence) in the Rhode Island Senate and was elected President of the Senate in April 2025. She previously served as Majority Leader and Majority Whip. First elected to the Senate in November 2018, Sen. Lawson has been an active voice on a range of issues, including Read More . .

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For more than 42 years, Tides Family Services has met youth and families where they are—literally and figuratively. Whether it's providing 24/7 support to a teenager facing unimaginable trauma or helping a family navigate the path to stability and healing, our work is driven by compassion, expertise, and an unshakable belief in the potential of every child.

Each day, our dedicated team walks alongside hundreds of Rhode Island youth at the highest risk of incarceration, homelessness, unemployment, health issues, not having food on the table, dropping out of school and much more.