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REACH
Feb 281 min read
Reflecting on Success: REACH 2024 Annual Report
REACH 2024 Annual Report celebrates our 9th anniversary!

REACH
Jun 9, 20241 min read
Connecting Newcomers: REACH Nature Navigator Event
The story of REACH Peer Mentor's Nature Navigator Event on May 19, 2024.


reachinchicago
Nov 28, 20231 min read
REACH Peer Mentor Stories
In times of turmoil, REACH Peer Mentors remind us to appreciate the beauty in this world. REACH's Giving Season tribute.


Shana Wills
Sep 15, 20237 min read
Standing on the Highest Mountain: Summer 2023 Recap
REACH Executive Director Shana Wills shares some of the summer's success and more.


Rachel Rasmussen
Sep 8, 20233 min read
“Look, it’s allergies!”
REACH Summer Intern Rachel Rasmussen reflects on our docent partnership with an SAIC professor and her students.


REACH
May 11, 20232 min read
REACH Spring 2023 Public Events
Information about upcoming Spring 2023 Public Events hosted by REACH


REACH
Nov 28, 20221 min read
Join the Adventure this #GivingTuesday!
#GivingTuesday 2022 video of REACH Peer Mentor Leadership Corps' Wilderness Learning Adventure.


REACH Peer Mentor
Nov 22, 20221 min read
The Value of Nature
REACH Peer Mentor Payman explains the value of nature.


Shana Wills
Apr 7, 20225 min read
Dreaming of a Thousand Forests
REACH Executive Director discusses a movement in the making to connect more refugee youth to themselves, to community, and to nature.


Shana Wills
Dec 9, 20211 min read
2021: A Year of Gratitude & Hope
As we near the end of 2021, there are many outstanding local and global issues that remain prevalent and daunting. At REACH we believe...


REACH
Nov 17, 20211 min read
REACH Youth Reflections
After a full day of kayaking, REACH youth and volunteers share their intentions and new learning during a closing reflection circle late...


REACH
Jun 6, 20212 min read
World Refugee Day & Immigrant Heritage Month
REACH celebrates World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month with our partners at World Refugee Day Chicago.


REACH
Jan 12, 20211 min read
REACH Joins Hello Neighbor Network 2021 Cohort
Exciting News! REACH has been selected to join the Hello Neighbor Network's cohort of 2021 fellows! During this 10-month program, our...


REACH
Jun 20, 20201 min read
REACH Celebrates World Refugee Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ZtuNd3HQIAo


Shana Wills
Apr 15, 20193 min read
Building Leadership in the Wild
Muntadher has fond memories of playing soccer, climbing trees, and racing his bike with his friends as a child growing up in Iraq....


Emily Fleitz, REACH Volunteer
Sep 9, 20183 min read
Tackling Fears. Engaging Nature.
Last month, Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge - REACH had its first extended sleep-away camping trip. It was the culmination of an...


Shana Wills
Apr 20, 20182 min read
REACH Summer 2018 Fundraising Appeal
Dear REACH Friends & Family, As the summer heats up and you take moments to enjoy the outdoors, I'd like to tell you about the exciting...


Shana Wills
Jun 26, 20172 min read
A Place to Run
“I don’t really like to run,” he casually told me as we walked down several stone steps leading to a large fountain in the middle of a...
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