Circle of Hope Dinner immersed guests in the Getaway experience
Recently, community members joined REACH for a delicious meal and an experiential “taste” of the acceptance, joy, community, and trust of our annual REACH Getaways.
One common sentiment echoed in the aftermath… “I’ve never been to an event quite like that before!” And they’re not wrong. People posed for pictures with an inflatable hippo, played a laughable game while eating their dinner, sang an energetic song about burritos, and wrapped their arms around friends and strangers alike, swaying to the music of “Lean on Me.”
These REACH Getaway traditions, well known to our participants, brought laughter to a whole new set of people. And it helped things “click” for them about why REACH does what it does. People experiencing harsh judgment, stigma, and fear need REACH… the lighthearted silliness, the physical proximity, the laughter and the ability to be real. It’s all vitally important.
And our very generous guests gave nearly $24,000 in new gifts and pledges! Thank you!
Thank You to Our Circle of Hope Sponsors
A special thank-you to our Trust Builder Sponsor, Gilead, and our Acceptance Builder Sponsors, MultiCare, Arcora Foundation, and Community Health Care. Their generosity fully covered the cost of Circle of Hope, allowing all funds raised through guest gifts and pledges to go directly toward REACH’s work of building community, acceptance, and belonging for children, individuals, and families living with HIV.
Help Make More Moments of Belonging Possible
Whether you joined us for Circle of Hope or are just getting to know REACH, we invite you to be part of this community. Your support helps create spaces where children, individuals, and families living with HIV can find acceptance, build friendships, and experience the joy of belonging.
Explore our programs, share REACH with someone who could benefit from our community, or make a gift to help these connections continue.
