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As we near the end of 2021, there are many outstanding local and global issues that remain prevalent and daunting. At REACH we believe...

After a full day of kayaking, REACH youth and volunteers share their intentions and new learning during a closing reflection circle late...

Wednesday Journal of Oak Park & River Forest - Letters to the Editor - By Stephanie Ferrera. Thanks to Wednesday Journal for publishing...

Wednesday Journal of Oak Park & River Forest - When Rasha Al Hasnawi came to the United States from Iraq, she braced for the long journey...

REACH celebrates World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month with our partners at World Refugee Day Chicago.

REACH 2021 Summer Adventure Camp Planning and Training

Spring is Here! Prior to sitting down to write this little update, I spotted a news alert marking the first grizzly bear sighting last...

CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS Ecotherapy and Outdoor Education Initiative Makes an Impact on Refugee Youth Chicago, IL: Refugee Education &...

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

The Hello Neighbor Network Triples Support of Refugees and Immigrants by Welcoming 16 New Nonprofit Leaders | by Rachel Vinciguerra |...

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Helping Your Garden to Grow: Watering & Grooming REACH Volunteers Silvia Antenucci and Kevin Rolfs demonstrate how to keep your gardens...

Unpacking Your Garden REACH Board Member Jason Brashares demonstrates how to unpack your new Garden-in-a-Box. REACH youth and their...

Muntadher has fond memories of playing soccer, climbing trees, and racing his bike with his friends as a child growing up in Iraq....

Last month, Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge - REACH had its first extended sleep-away camping trip. It was the culmination of an...

By Jessica Nieberg, Medill Reports

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...

“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...