Shana WillsMay 102 minNature Does Not HurryREACH Executive Director shares exciting updates about some spring and summer events.
REACHApr 201 minGet Ready for a Wild Summer!Registration for REACH's Summer 2022 Adventure Camp is open now!
REACHApr 191 minRefugee Youth Share Struggles of Coming to the U.S. and How REACH Changed Their LivesCBS Mornings with Gayle King shares the stories of 5 REACH youth and how the nonprofit changed their lives.
Shana WillsApr 75 minDreaming of a Thousand ForestsREACH Executive Director discusses a movement in the making to connect more refugee youth to themselves, to community, and to nature.
REACHApr 11 minA Young Refugee’s Journey Getting Comfortable OutdoorsFree Forest School shares a REACH Peer Mentor's story about finding a sense of control, calm, and positivity in nature.
REACHFeb 41 minThese Groups Are Helping Refugees Rediscover NatureOutside Magazine highlights REACH programs as positive tool for refugee integration.
Shana WillsDec 10, 20211 min2021: A Year of Gratitude & HopeAs we near the end of 2021, there are many outstanding local and global issues that remain prevalent and daunting. At REACH we believe...
REACHNov 17, 20211 minREACH Youth ReflectionsAfter a full day of kayaking, REACH youth and volunteers share their intentions and new learning during a closing reflection circle late...
REACHNov 16, 20211 minREACH for a Bright Light in a Dark WorldA Letter to the Editor of Wednesday Journal reemphasizes how programs like REACH help develop leadership to solve local problems.
REACHNov 3, 20211 minUsing the Great Outdoors to Connect Refugee TeensThe Wednesday Journal showcases REACH youths' stories about making connections to others and to nature through outdoor learning adventures.
REACHJun 6, 20212 minWorld Refugee Day & Immigrant Heritage MonthREACH celebrates World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month with our partners at World Refugee Day Chicago.
Shana WillsApr 6, 20215 minComing out of HibernationSpring is Here! Prior to sitting down to write this little update, I spotted a news alert marking the first grizzly bear sighting last...
REACHMar 24, 20213 minPRESS RELEASE: Celebrating Five YearsCELEBRATING FIVE YEARS Ecotherapy and Outdoor Education Initiative Makes an Impact on Refugee Youth Chicago, IL: Refugee Education &...
REACHJan 12, 20211 minREACH Joins Hello Neighbor Network 2021 CohortExciting News! REACH has been selected to join the Hello Neighbor Network's cohort of 2021 fellows! During this 10-month program, our...
REACHJan 11, 20211 minThe Hello Neighbor Network Triples Support of Refugees and Immigrants by Welcoming 16 New Nonprofit The Hello Neighbor Network announces 16 new 2021 Network Fellows, including REACH's Executive Director.
REACHJun 20, 20201 minREACH Celebrates World Refugee Day!https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ZtuNd3HQIAo
REACHMay 30, 20201 minREACH Garden-in-a-Box Tutorial #2Helping Your Garden to Grow: Watering & Grooming REACH Volunteers Silvia Antenucci and Kevin Rolfs demonstrate how to keep your gardens...
REACHMay 17, 20201 minREACH Garden-in-a-Box Tutorial #1Unpacking Your Garden REACH Board Member Jason Brashares demonstrates how to unpack your new Garden-in-a-Box. REACH youth and their...
Shana WillsApr 15, 20193 minBuilding Leadership in the WildMuntadher has fond memories of playing soccer, climbing trees, and racing his bike with his friends as a child growing up in Iraq....