ABOUT THE REACH FOUNDATION

Reach Foundation

The REACH Foundation is a 501(c)3 foundation created by Mark and Wendy Wilson in 2000 to help children in need physically, socially, and financially.

The REACH Foundation was originally established to financially aid educational scholarships, continued education and training for educators, unique and beneficial educational programs, and programs that encourage social and civic responsibility in and out of the classroom. The primary mission of the Foundation is to reach out to youth and provide motivation and assistance to those who have the aptitude to excel at a higher level.

The REACH Foundation has been working to increase the number of children touched by their contributions. The REACH Foundation also strives to raise awareness, provide motivation and generate funding for organizations including Make A Wish, St. Jude, Cystic Fibrosis, YMCA as well as groups that have similar goals.

The REACH Foundation is excited to partner with nonprofit organizations all across the country to help children and hopes that this campaign inspires and motivates others while making it easy to make a difference. Funds raised from this campaign will assist a variety of organizations helping children today.

   

EXAMPLES OF THE FOUNDATION’S EFFORTS TO DATE INCLUDE:

Provided college scholarships to over 40 high school graduates

Established 3 local educational foundations (totaling of over $2.5 million)

Establish a local library in Oklahoma, including providing ongoing operating funds

Constructed the Wilson-Gray North Hartford YMCA, Youth and Family Center, as well as operational support to other regional YMCA organizations and programs

Provides operational support and formed an endowment to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Connecticut

Received St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital donor of the year award Provided over $200,000 in direct financial support to other local and national organizations which support children’s causes

Inauguration of the REACH Music Festival an annual musical benefit event aimed at “Saving lives… Changing Lives…Through Music!”™

The REACH Foundation's Children’s Programs

  • Project Child Save - The REACH Foundation supports the mission of Project Child Save, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of child abduction through public awareness campaigns and, when necessary, finding and rescuing kidnapped children.
  • Out of the Blue Award - This award is given to any individual or group that demonstrates the positive impact people can have on each other and their communities. Recently the award was given to the University of Memphis men’s basketball team for their positive attitude and role model behavior.
  • Young Heroes Award - This program recognizes and honors students in the 4th to 12th grades who model strong public service, courage, and inspiration through excellence in the classroom, community, and life experience. The Foundation recognizes children who are making a difference.
  • REACH Scholarships - The REACH Foundation offers college and vocational scholarships to high school seniors who have shown leadership qualities and a desire to become involved in school and community activities.
  • Kids Helping Kids - The REACH Foundation encourages children to give back to their community and to help kids who are in need. Kids Helping Kids program is designed to support individual children, classrooms, schools, or other youth organizations create programs and raise awareness and money to aid children in need. REACH offers charitable event opportunities, ideas and guidance on fundraising and provides supplies when appropriate. Our goal is to help our community of children understand that they can make a difference.

To learn more about the REACH Foundation, please visit:

www.TheREACHFoundation.org