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CULTIVATE READERS. EMPOWER LEADERS.

OUR OPPORTUNITY

We recruit, train, and hire teens
experiencing social and academic challenges
to serve as tutors for elementary school
students facing challenges of their own. The
result is improved literacy for both the
students and their tutors.

OUR APPROACH

Using proven, research-based techniques,
our teens are given the tools they need to
break text down, identify key components
and guide the students they tutor towards
greater comprehension.

OUR PROGRAMS

Over the past 10 years, we’ve worked with more than 700 participants through four programs designed to develop confident readers and capable leaders.

AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING

Providing experiences that promote literacy
growth

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SUMMER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Developing skills for life beyond the classroom

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TEEN PUBLISHING PROJECT

Amplifying Youth Voice

“Imagine a world in which all children can
see themselves in the pages of a book.*”

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WHAT WE'RE UP TO

On Thursday, May 8, Reach celebrated its third annual Read to Rise! Whether you joined us in person or supported from afar, our community truly helped make this celebration of teen leadership, literacy, and community a night to remember. Thanks to the generosity of nearly 100 supporters, we raised approximately $52,000! 🎉 🎉 🎉

Today’s the day! Reach’s online auction is now live! 📣‼️ Please visit the link on our Read to Rise highlight for easy access to the auction page.

This auction will conclude on May 8 at 7:15pm, so be sure to get your bids in during this time. We have been gifted a wonderful assortment of tasty treats, activities, gifts, experiences, and more!

Auction items include things that will satisfy the food lover or satiate the thirst of the adventure seeker. There are also plenty of items for sports and fitness enthusiasts as well as the avid reader.

Every winning bid supports Reach teens on their journey to become stronger readers, leaders, and agents of change in their communities and beyond.

Have you heard about Reach’s Read to Rise event? 📚🌟

Join us on May 8th for a celebratory evening in support of Reach programs and the opportunity to connect with the Reach community! You can register or support by scanning the QR Code.

Stay tuned for our online auction which opens up on May 1!

In celebration of World Book Day, we’d love to highlight the Teen Publishing Project, where our young Reach authors are hard at work creating original content that speaks to their lived experiences and imaginations. 📚🌟

Read more about the Teen Publishing Project and teen authored books over at our website!

https://lnkd.in/eH7KCnyS

🚨Big News! Click the link below to read more! 👇
https://givebutter.com/c/ReadtoRise2025

You can also access the direct link by viewing our story and highlights!

Reach is excited to announce the official date for our Read to Rise event! Join us in May for a celebratory evening in support of Reach programs and the opportunity to connect with the Reach community! 🌟

For Women’s History Month, we’re proud to introduce our “Women In…” spotlight! 🌟

Here at Reach, we have a diverse and phenomenal team of women who work everyday to ensure we are building better readers and stronger leaders.

This week’s theme: “Women In… Education!”

Hear from one of our Program Instructors, Ms. Kadi, about some of her accomplishments in education and what motivates her to continue serving the children and teens here at Reach.

Next up: “Women In…Teaching!” 📕❤️

In support of Women’s History Month, we had our tutors reflect on the women in their life who motivate them and continue to inspire them every day!

Who are the phenomenal women in your life that uplift you and make you want to be a better person? Feel free to share in the comments below! ✨

Brought to you directly from one of our promising new tutors at the Coolidge cohort, hear what influential Black figures continue to inform and inspire the youth!

We are delighted that Christopher had the chance to learn about MLK through Reach books, and we hope to share more about the iconic symbols that have shaped and continue to shape Black history! 🌟

REACH RECS: I AM RUBY BRIDGES

Did you know Ruby Bridges was the only student present on her second day of school at William Frantz Elementary School?

Do you know the name of the Supreme Court case that decided “separate but equal” standards of racial segregation were unconstitutional?

These are some of the historic elements of Ruby’s story that our Reach tutors and students were able to learn about this Black History Month.

What wonderful books have you read this February that you would recommend? Feel free to share with us in the comments! 📚

Thank you to all of our supporters who champion literacy, leadership, and generosity every day.
#gratitude #literacy #washingtondc #nonprofit #thankyou

Reach raised more than $9,500 for #GivingTuesday!

This will support our work in 2025 with DC students.

Thank you to everyone who supported! Special thanks to the Dexter & Lydia Manley Foundation for the $5,000 match.

#ThankYouWednesday

Have you made a #GivingTuesday donation to Reach today?

Donate by 11:59pm to build youth literacy, leadership, and legacy in DC!

Give through the link in our bio.

Did you know that Reach teens have written more than 40 books that can be used in classrooms across Washington, DC?

Last month, we released three new books!

Through our Teen Publishing Project, we’re building a legacy with each new children’s book that teens imagine, write, and publish into the Reach library.

Come build with us this #GivingTuesday!

Did you know that during this summer’s Teen Philanthropy Challenge, Reach teens researched, visited, and made presentations in support of three DC-area nonprofits?

The results: Reach teens presenting checks to The T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project, the Network for Victim Recovery of DC, and Humane Rescue Alliance, making it possible for local changemakers to receive more than $7,200!

Through our Teen Philanthropy Challenge, DC teens are building their leadership skills.

Come build with us this #GivingTuesday!

For every $1 you give to Reach TODAY, the Dexter & Lydia Manley Foundation will match by $1 — up to $5,000. A donation today will double your generosity and support Reach’s 2025 work with DC students.

Help us reach our $10,000 goal! Give through the link in our bio.

This is Tyonnna, a tutor from Reach’s cohort @ballou_dc

Did you know that elementary school students tutored by Reach teens show a 20% improvement in comprehension skills and a 25% enhancement in critical thinking skills?

Through our After-School Tutoring Program, we’re building the literacy skills of DC students!

Come build with us this #GivingTuesday!

For every $1 you give to Reach TODAY, the Dexter & Lydia Manley Foundation will match by $1 — up to $5,000. A donation today will double your generosity and support Reach’s 2025 work with DC students.

Help us reach our $10,000 goal! Give through the link in our bio.

Check out this recent video from NBC4 featuring Reach as a local nonprofit meeting critical needs in our community.

This #GivingTuesday, cultivate readers and empower leaders in Washington, DC!

For every $1 you give to Reach TODAY, the Dexter & Lydia Manley Foundation will match by $1 — up to $5,000. A donation today will double your generosity and support Reach’s 2025 work with DC students.

Help us reach our $10,000 goal! Give through the link in our bio.

Today is #givingtuesday! We’re thrilled to announce a $5,000 matching grant from the Dexter & Lydia Manley Foundation, who has chosen to partner with Reach in its mission to defend the right to read for students in Washington, DC.

For every $1 you give to Reach, the Dexter & Lydia Manley Foundation will match by $1 — up to $5,000. A donation today will double your generosity and support Reach’s 2025 work with DC students.

At Reach, we’re building youth literacy skills, leadership, and legacy. Will you build with us? Give through the link in our bio!

Last week, Reach, Incorporated held its annual Teen Publishing Project book launch party, where we unveiled three new children’s books co-authored by six Reach tutors and one Program Instructor!

• Capital Critters
• Washington, DC: It’s Right Outside My Door, and
• My Botanical Garden

Rev. Thomas Bowen, Senior Advisor for Public Engagement at The White House, moderated a panel where Reach’s teen authors shared reflections about the writing and publication process. Reach teens also provided him with their advice and expertise, since they are what he’s hoping to become: Published children’s book authors.

Congratulations to Alex, Anaje’, Kara, Katia, Micah, Renee, and Kadiatu: the newest cohort of Reach authors through the Teen Publishing Project!

Buy their books here: https://www.reachincorporated.org/category/all-products?siteRevision=1383 They’ll make excellent holiday gifts ~

And please mark your calendars and consider Reach on Giving Tuesday, coming up on Dec 3rd.

Reach, Inc is seeking a dynamic Program Instructor to mentor and inspire youth! If you have experience working with young people and a passion for making a difference, we want to hear from you! Come join our team!

Must-haves: reliable transportation and availability Monday-Friday, 3:30-5:30pm. Apply now and help shape the next generation! #ProgramInstructor #YouthMentor #ReachInc #JobOpening #dcjobs

Do YOU have what it takes to be a Reach Tutor Olympian?

Lost in words, but found our way to @PlanetWordDC with our tutors! 📚✨

#REACHingOut #TutorOuting #PlanetWordAdventures #WordsmithsUnite #Learningisfun #ExploringLanguage

Celebrate literacy, leadership, and generosity with a gift to Reach TODAY for Giving Tuesday!

Reach programs support teens on their journey to becoming better readers, published authors, philanthropists, and leaders in and out of the classroom. Message us if you have any questions!
#literacy #givingtuesday #donate #leadership #washingtondc #nonprofit #philanthropy #thankyou

The teens were AMAZING at the book launch this evening! We are so proud of them for their hard work. Congratulations to our teens on becoming published authors!!

We’re so proud of our phenomenal teens! They worked hard this summer writing their books and now… the books have arrived!! From sticky notes of ideas on a board to a printed book they can hold in their hands - their hard work made it all possible! Here they are seeing their books for the first time. What an amazing moment! #books #author #youngwriters #celebrate #📚 #reach #literacy #nonprofit

🌟🌟 Celebrating the Power of Youth Philanthropy!🌟🌟

Through the Teen Philanthropy Challenge, teens become agents of change and learn what it means to be socially active and civically-minded. They take the reins and embrace their roles as future leaders and philanthropists.

Last Friday, Reach's young philanthropists presented checks to the organizations they selected, lobbied for, and championed during a competition this past summer. Grateful nonprofit leaders accepted their awards with grace and emotion, and we were all inspired by the teen's great work.

Let's continue to celebrate the amazing work and commitment of DC teens and the community that stands with them.

Together, we're creating a brighter, more compassionate DC.

#TeenPhilanthropy #CommunityImpact #YouthEmpowerment #MakingADifference #Gratitude

Every summer Reach teens award $5,000 to local nonprofits supporting causes they care about - affecting their communities in positive ways. They compete in teams to convince a panel of judges that the organization they've chosen should be recognized. Let’s give all the participants a huge CONGRATULATIONS on their efforts✨#ReachInc #FuturePhilanthropist #SupportCommunity #DCNonprofit #TheArcDC

A big THANK YOU to our friends at the Capitol Hill Community Foundation (@caphillfound) for awarding Reach & @everybodywinsdc with the Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant. We are proud to be a recipient alongside this fantastic organization.

Thank you @hillrag for featuring our story. We are proud of our team who, through their hard work, demonstrate their passion for supporting our magnificent tutors on their journeys to becoming better readers and leaders.

#education #literacy #capitolhill #washingtondc #dcps #gratitude #nonprofit #community #thankyou #together

It’s no secret that we love literacy… so what better place to bring Reach teens than @planetworddc?! If you haven’t been - you should! The teens and staff had a wonderful time learning about how song writers put lyrics together (karaoke style!), word-sleuthing to solve puzzles, and diving into a magical world where books, language, and fun all come together perfectly.
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#literacy #education #learning #community #together #reading #books #museums #artsandculture #fieldtrip

At our most recent Open House, Reach tutors taught parents and board members all about the coding and annotation skills they have learned through our new close-reading curriculum. We’re so proud of them!
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#literacy #education #learning #community #together #reading #books

Reach is dedicated to developing grade-level readers and capable leaders by preparing teens to serve as tutors and role models for younger students, resulting in improved literacy outcomes for both.

Thanks to The Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation - all gifts made by December 31 will be MATCHED up to $10,000 - doubling your impact and allowing your dollars to REACH further!

https://www.reachincorporated.org/make-a-donation

Your financial support helps us close academic gaps, experience gaps, and provide opportunities for young people to be seen and heard. For that, and so much more, we thank you.

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#philanthropy #support #teens #nonprofit #literacy #books #bookstagram #leadership

Reach tutors from Coolidge during preservice week. Getting ready for work with EL Haynes elementary learners. #literacy=freedom

Reach is reaching out! Yesterday Diarou, Ledeya, Maya, and Za’Mieyah had the opportunity to deliver their winning donation to Brady: United Against Gun Violence.

Every summer our teens participate in Reach’s annual Teen Philanthropy Challenge. During the TPC, teens pick a current issue in their community and create a pitch featuring an organization that works to solve that issue. This group chose to focus on the gun violence epidemic that is so prevalent in their D.C. community and the work Brady is doing to fight against it.

Their pitch “Trapped in D.C.” won first place, allowing them to donate 2,750 dollars to the Brady Campaign! Thank you Brady for your great work and allowing us to show off the amazing effort this group put in this summer!

We are in full swing with the 2022 Summer Leadership Academy! In the past two and a half weeks, Reach teens have generated and worked towards goals set in their "Personal Reading Challenges", participated in workshops on mental, physical, and nutritional health, earned community service hours, worked with Project Partners on personal narratives, tenets of leadership and music creation, and engaged in dialogue about professional pursuits on career day. And they have had a TON of fun! Not only are they developing healthy mind, body, and finance habits, but they are learning critical skills that will serve them beyond graduation, no matter what path they choose.

The fantastic Reach community has raised over $25,000 and counting to help bring the SLA experience back in-person this year! Want to help? Click the link in our bio to make a donation today and show your support for these amazing teens!

Today we congratulate Joseph, Reach tutor, who will be speaking today at Coolidge High School's graduation as the valedictorian of the Class of 2022! After graduation, Joseph will join Reach for his third Summer Leadership Academy - this time as a leader, assisting the instructors in facilitating the program. Joseph likes to describe SLA as more than a program, but rather "an experience", and he's looking forward to being a part of creating that experience for other students this year. The Reach community is rallying together this week and next to raise the $75,000 necessary to bring the summer leadership experience to our teens this year. Click the link in our bio to help us reach our goal!

The 25th to ever earn The Reach Hoodie, Jewel is the first @anacostia_high tutor to earn this coveted honor. A graduate of @ncatsuaggies and a future @dcpublicschools teacher (1st grade at Stanton) in the fall. We can’t wait to see Jewel continue to soar!

So thankful that Josh made the effort to secure funding for Reach from The @starbucks Foundation. Thanks for telling your employer that Reach was deserving of one of the #NeighborhoodGrants! What a wonderful surprise.

Tutor. Author. Graduate. Father. So proud of you, Josh!

#1 in her @ballou_dc class + two-time author + a full ride to @americanuniversity. So, today, we surprised her with Reach’s highest honor, The Reach Hoodie. She’s been waiting for this for a long time. She’s just the 24th to earn it in our twelve year history. Congratulations Riley!! @creidsboe @trayonwhite @shoutmousepress

Congrats to Lauryn - a Perry Street Prep tutor and an @easternhs grad - on her recent graduation from @norfolkstateuniversity!

Jakeyla, the 2018 @ballou_dc valedictorian continues to thrive. Who amongst us ever had a report card like that? Go Jakeyla!

Congratulations to Binetou, a member of our very first tutor cohort. She received her AAS - Law Enforcement from UDC! She didn’t take any graduation pics, because she’s not done. Next Up: BA in Criminal Justice!

Congrats to our 2021 Reach Scholarships grand prize winner, @seaairaj, on making the decision to attend @howard1867!

2x author, 3 year tutor & leader in Reach’s cohort at @ballou_dc. Congrats to Riley on earning a FULL SCHOLARSHIP to @americanuniversity! cc: @shoutmousepress #SimonES @dcpublicschools

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Another week, another trauma. If you support Reach, it must be interwoven with supporting the end of police violence.

Today, Reach turns 12. We hope you’re as thankful as we are that Reach exists. To all our alums, staff (past and present), donors, and current tutors, thanks for being part of the journey.

Join us live in 15 minutes (7pm) as we celebrate the 2021 #ReachScholarships finalists and announce our big winners! @roosevelthsdc @coolidgemedianetwork @ballou_dc @officialhdwoodsonwarrior @tmapchs_dc @easternhs

Our final #ReachScholarships finalist is Brittany from @easternhs. A published author and strong tutor - especially for students learning English - Brittany was a great contributor at @paynedcps.

Tune in on Instagram Live tonight at 7pm as we announce our big winners!

Camal, a senior at @lifeofacoolidgecolt, is a published author and an aspiring entrepreneur. He’s also now a #ReachScholarships finalist. Join us on 4/1 at 7pm on Instagram Live to learn who wins our grand prize!

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