Mission
THE REACH CENTER EXISTS TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. OUR VISION IS SIMPLE-TO BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE STRONGER, FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED, AND INCOME IS SUSTAINABLE. WE BELIEVE IN A HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL WHICH FOCUSES ON CRITICAL AREAS OF LIFE DEVELOPMENT. THE REACH CENTER OFFERS A COMMUNITY-WIDE TRANSFORMATION OF HUMAN, ECONOMIC, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH EVIDENCED-BASED PRACTICES TO SUPPORT THE SHARED GOALS OF A THRIVING COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF DISCONNECTED DEVELOPMENT, SINGLE PARENTING, INCREASED DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE AMONG YOUTH, CHILDHOOD OBESITY, HEALTH AND EDUCATION DISPARITIES, UNPREPARED WORKFORCE, AND ADVERSE GENERATIONAL LIFESTYLE CHOICES.