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REACH
Oct 27, 20241 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 21, 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 21, 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
Sep 10, 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
Jul 30, 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
Shana Wills
Jun 17, 20247 min read
Embracing the Wild
REACH Executive Director shares winter and spring program updates in this blog post.
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.
REACH
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Summer 2024 is Coming!
REACH Summer Adventure Camp 2024 is now open for registration!
REACH
Feb 8, 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
reachinchicago
Jan 15, 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
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 26, 20237 min read
Teaching "Rules of War"
Summary report about REACH Peer Mentors' International Humanitarian Law Simulation Event on May 21st
Shana Wills
May 11, 20236 min read
See Beyond
REACH Executive Director recaps our recent 2023 sessions and shares some news about our spring fundraiser.
REACH
May 10, 20232 min read
REACH Spring 2023 Public Events
Information about upcoming Spring 2023 Public Events hosted by REACH
Shana Wills
Feb 2, 20231 min read
REACH 2022 Annual Report
REACH Executive Director shares some of our 2022 successes and recognizes our supporters in this Year-End Summary.
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.
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