Thank You.
On this first day of 2014, we want to say thank you to all who supported our work during 2013. It was an incredible year, and we’re very proud of all we accomplished. When Reach started, the budget for...
View ArticleChanneling Mr. Toms
The return address caught my attention – it read United States Department of the Treasury. On that December morning, we opened that envelope first. At any nonprofit, the end of the year is an exciting...
View ArticleDoMore24: 10 Reasons to Give
#10) We have $20,000 in matching funds. One dollar from you = two dollars for Reach! #9) Your gift will support the second year of our unique summer program, during which 30 teens will author books,...
View ArticleReason #1
Reason #1: Napresha, Jordan, and Za’Metria For the last 10 days, we have been revealing ten reasons to support Reach during DoMore24, a one-day local giving event that takes place June 19th! Today, we...
View ArticleTeens Give Back 2
After weeks of research and practice, six groups of teens stepped up to the microphone last Tuesday night. Teens Give Back, part of Reach’s unique summer program, gives teens the opportunity to be...
View ArticleFive New Books!
As elementary school reading tutors, our teens noticed that few children’s books reflect their realities. At Reach, we trust teens with real responsibility for things that matter to them. So, when...
View ArticleYou Gave. We’ll Give.
Last month, we launched a challenge. We challenged you to help us raise $75,000 during the month of December. We’re so proud to announce that we raised $97,080. With your generosity, we will be able to...
View ArticleOur 6th Birthday!
On April 3rd, Reach celebrated its 6th birthday. What? You didn’t get us anything? There’s still time! Here are six ways you can help Reach right now. 6) Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and...
View ArticleBig News!
REACH INCORPORATED RECEIVES THREE-YEAR, $300,000 GRANT FROM THE NORMAN R. AND RUTH RALES FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM Washington DC – May 13, 2015 – Reach...
View Article2015 Innovations in Literacy Award
Washington, D.C. (May 6, 2015) – The National Book Foundation today announced that Reach Incorporated has been awarded the 2015 Innovations in Reading Prize. Reach improves youth literacy outcomes in...
View ArticleMajor Gift Announcement
REACH INCORPORATED RECEIVES TWO-YEAR, $200,000 GRANT FROM THE BETHESDA FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM Washington DC – January 28, 2016 – Reach Incorporated, a...
View Article2016 Book Grants
Nonprofit organizations spend a lot of time raising money. At Reach, we’ve always thought it important to be generous with our resources as well. During our summer program, our teens have given away...
View Article2017 Book Grants
We are excited to announce our 2017 Book Grants! Due to the incredible financial support received during our end of year campaign, we are granting 2,500 of our teen-authored books to schools and...
View ArticleMany Hands: One Year Later
On May 13, 2016, we received a phone call from our friend, Carolyn. After an intensive process, culminating in the previous night’s final presentations, she told us that we had won the grand prize from...
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