Please join the Friends of Reach Society!

The Friends of Reach Giving Society recognizes donors who generously make annual contributions of $1,000 or more, sharing the belief that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve to live a life full of joy, purpose and accomplishment.

Friends of Reach members are individuals who, through their annual support and engagement, demonstrate the commitment and generosity of spirit that founded Reach forty years ago. Friends Society members create a margin of excellence - the "bridge" that allow Reach's clients to live the fullest lives possible. Society member contributions provides the operational support above and beyond what the government reimburses for care. This level of support is the foundation for Reach's ability to deliver and expand programs, providing a stable future for our clients.

Each year, Reach is tasked with bridging the gap in funding between the state Medicaid allocation and the actual cost of services for clients. That gap is $4,350 a year for a full-time Learning Activity Center (LAC) client. Add to that, Reach maintains a staff to client ratio of 1:5 at the LAC and 1:3 in our group homes (the LAC ratio is 2-3 times greater than most day programs). Plus, Reach maintains 23 group homes and 30 vehicles in service of our clients. Why? Because Reach is a place where clients come to focus on achieving their personal goals. A body, mind, and spirit approach allows each individual to grow and participate fully in an enriched environment. And the Medicaid threshold is simply insufficient for our clients' success.

As a Friend of Reach, your five-year investment ensures a client will receive the resources necessary to Live, Learn, and Earn.