If you’ve been part of REACH for any amount of time, you know that our community has been growing. Over the past couple of months, we’ve experienced something we’ve never seen before … 17 new families have come into REACH since mid-February!

We’ve been swamped—in the very best way. Families who are looking for connection, for understanding, and for a place where they can simply belong. Families who, in many cases, are walking through isolation and rejection in their day-to-day lives and are searching for something different.

And they’ve found their way here.

Because of this incredible and unprecedented growth, we’ve made the thoughtful decision to postpone our Circle of Hope event originally scheduled for May 7th. We must give our full attention right now to fully welcoming and onboarding our new families.

This wasn’t an easy choice.

We have been so excited about this year’s Circle of Hope—especially the immersive, camp-inspired experience we’ve been dreaming up. From the moment guests walked in, we wanted them to feel REACH: the warmth, the welcome, the connection, the joy. We’ve spent hours planning to create something truly meaningful and memorable, yet as you can imagine, working through the details in the final weeks would require more attention than we can give right now.

We are still so excited about it.

This vision isn’t going away—it’s simply being paused. We fully plan to bring this immersive experience to life in the future, whether later this fall or next spring, and we truly cannot wait to share it with you.

To everyone who has already RSVP’d—thank you. Truly. Your willingness to show up, support, and be part of this night means more than we can say. We are so grateful for you and look forward to gathering together soon.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors. Your support is what allows events like Circle of Hope—and more importantly, the ongoing work of REACH—to happen. Because of you, we are able to say “yes” to families when they need it most.

Right now, that “yes” matters more than ever.

With so many new families coming in, our focus in this season is clear: to welcome each person with care, to create space for connection, and to ensure that no one feels alone. That takes time, presence, and intentionality—and we are committed to giving that fully.

If anything, this moment is a powerful reflection of what Circle of Hope is all about.

It’s about community.
It’s about showing up.
It’s about making sure every person knows they belong.

And thanks to you, that is exactly what’s happening.

We’ll be sharing updates in the coming months as we look ahead to rescheduling Circle of Hope. In the meantime, we are so grateful to have you alongside us in this work. Your support, your presence, and your belief in REACH make all the difference.

This season may look a little different than we planned—but it’s full of purpose, growth, and so much hope.

And we can’t wait to gather together when the time is right.