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Summer Adventure Camp 2026 Registration Now Open!
REACH Summer Adventure Camp 2026 is now open for registration!
REACH
Apr 132 min read
Reading the World Through Youth Eyes: Story Slam Art Exhibits 2026
Come see what happens when young people turn challenge into meaning. Our Story Slam Art Exhibits bring together photography, narrative, and youth leadership in a powerful community gathering.
REACH
Mar 242 min read
A Year of Imagination in Motion: REACH 2025 Annual Report
REACH 2025 Annual Report outlines our recent achievements as we mark our 10-year anniversary.
REACH
Feb 61 min read
National Recreation Foundation Shines a Light on REACH
- REACH Featured in National Recreation Foundation’s Grantee Spotlight.
REACH
Dec 18, 20251 min read
REACH at 10 Years: Youth Coming Alive Through Adventure
2025 Milestones
Shana Wills
Dec 1, 20259 min read
A Milestone, A Movement: World Refugee Day 2025
REACH Executive Director Shana Wills shares a message of hope and resilience on World Refugee Day 2025
Shana Wills
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Halfway to Adventure: Refugee Youth Ready to Explore & Learn!
We’re officially halfway to our fundraising goal, and that means one thing—this summer’s incredible outdoor adventures for refugee youth...
REACH
Jun 2, 20251 min read
REACH Summer Adventure Camp 2025 is Now Open!
Announcing the opening up of registration intakes for REACH Summer Adventure Camp 2025 on April 10 until June 13, 2025.
REACH
Apr 11, 20251 min read
Reflecting on Success: REACH 2024 Annual Report
REACH 2024 Annual Report celebrates our 9th anniversary!
REACH
Feb 28, 20251 min read
UNHCR Showcases REACH Programs
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) showcases the importance and impact of REACH programs for refugee youth empowerment and belonging.
REACH
Oct 28, 20241 min read
In Chicago, Refugee Youth Find Their Place Through Adventure and Nature
The UNHCR highlights REACH programs, calling them instrumental in helping refugees build meaningful connections, navigate challenges, etc.
REACH
Oct 22, 20241 min read
Nature Navigator Event - Fall 2024
Join us on Saturday, October 26th, for a FREE interactive event led by REACH Peer Mentors at Thatcher Woods.
REACH
Oct 21, 20241 min read
NBC5 Chicago Announces Winners of the 2024 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
NBC 5 Chicago announces eight 2024 Local Impact Grant winners, including REACH.
REACH
Sep 10, 20241 min read
NBC5 Y Telemundo Presentan Beca De Impacto Local a REACH Y Otras Organizaciones en Chicago
Telemundo interviews winners of NBC 5 Universal's 2024 Local Impact Grant, including REACH's Community Liaison Yoan Viamonte.
REACH
Sep 10, 20241 min read
2022 Inspiring Leaders in the Children and Nature Movement
Children & Nature Network features REACH Founding Executive Director as an Inspiring Leader in the Children and Nature Movement
REACH
Jul 31, 20241 min read
Embracing the Wild
REACH Executive Director shares winter and spring program updates in this blog post.
Shana Wills
Jun 17, 20247 min read
Connecting Newcomers: REACH Nature Navigator Event
The story of REACH Peer Mentor's Nature Navigator Event on May 19, 2024.
REACH
Jun 9, 20241 min read
Summer 2024 is Coming!
REACH Summer Adventure Camp 2024 is now open for registration!
REACH
Apr 29, 20241 min read
AEE Member Spotlight Features REACH Founding Executive Director
The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) introduces REACH Founding Executive Director in its Member Spotlight
REACH
Feb 8, 20241 min read
REACH 2023 Annual Report
REACH 2023 Annual Report celebrating our 8th anniversary engaging refugee and asylum-seeking youth and families in the Chicagoland area.
reachinchicago
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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