HISTORY

REACH Ministries was founded by Susan Slonaker in 1999 as a nonprofit Christian organization to serve, through the love of Jesus, the communities from the deserts of the Southwest through the Pacific Northwestern states, providing respite for those affected by life-threatening illnesses and situations. In recent years, however, REACH has expanded its services to meet the needs of those in 12 states across the United States. Our primary focus is on suffering children and their families, those most harshly judged and isolated because they live with HV/AIDS.

Medical professionals from Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center of Seattle, Madigan Medical Army Hospital, Multi Care and various other health organizations, individuals and groups donate their time and talents to serve the children, families and the community in many ways. Some volunteers serve directly with the youth though our REACH Mentoring program, REACH Camp and psychosocial Progressive Units. Others serve by providing education and support through the REACH High School program, REACH Global Initiatives (which includes REACH Children Around the World in Prayer and REACH Adoptions), and our ABC+G Sex Education curriculum.