The Turning of a Leaf: Summer 2022 Recap
I expected to start this REACH blog update with a quote by Henry David Thoreau: “We had gone to bed in summer, and we awoke in autumn;...
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Nov 10, 20221 min read
REACH Receives Sport for Good Grant from Laureus USA
Laureus USA press release announces REACH as one of 41 organizations to receive a grant to support sport for development.
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Jul 6, 20221 min read
Go Wild! Meet the Volunteer. "I Had Nowhere to Go & Breathe Fresh Air"
BBC Wildlife interviews REACH graduate and current volunteer, Abdul Al Ibrahim, in this July 2022 issue of the magazine.
Shana Wills
May 9, 20222 min read
Nature Does Not Hurry
REACH Executive Director shares exciting updates about some spring and summer events.
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
Get Ready for a Wild Summer!
Registration for REACH's Summer 2022 Adventure Camp is open now!
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Apr 18, 20221 min read
Refugee Youth Share Struggles of Coming to the U.S. and How REACH Changed Their Lives
CBS Mornings with Gayle King shares the stories of 5 REACH youth and how the nonprofit changed their lives.
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.
REACH
Mar 31, 20221 min read
A Young Refugee’s Journey Getting Comfortable Outdoors
Free Forest School shares a REACH Peer Mentor's story about finding a sense of control, calm, and positivity in nature.
REACH
Feb 4, 20221 min read
These Groups Are Helping Refugees Rediscover Nature
Outside Magazine highlights REACH programs as positive tool for refugee integration.
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
Nov 16, 20211 min read
REACH for a Bright Light in a Dark World
A Letter to the Editor of Wednesday Journal reemphasizes how programs like REACH help develop leadership to solve local problems.
REACH
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Using the Great Outdoors to Connect Refugee Teens
The Wednesday Journal showcases REACH youths' stories about making connections to others and to nature through outdoor learning adventures.
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
Jun 5, 20211 min read
Springing into Adventure!
REACH 2021 Summer Adventure Camp Planning and Training
Shana Wills
Apr 5, 20215 min read
Coming out of Hibernation
Spring is Here! Prior to sitting down to write this little update, I spotted a news alert marking the first grizzly bear sighting last...
REACH
Mar 24, 20213 min read
PRESS RELEASE: Celebrating Five Years
CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS Ecotherapy and Outdoor Education Initiative Makes an Impact on Refugee Youth Chicago, IL: Refugee Education &...
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
Jan 11, 20211 min read
The 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.
REACH
Jun 20, 20201 min read
REACH Celebrates World Refugee Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=ZtuNd3HQIAo
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