REACH Ministries Receives MultiCare Grant to Impact 205 HIV-Positive Families with Support, Mentoring, and Education
At REACH Ministries, an organization dedicated to supporting HIV-positive individuals and their families, we believe that flourishing starts with community. That’s why we are delighted to share some exciting news: we have been selected as a 2025 recipient of the MultiCare Health System Community Partnership Fund award! This grant is a testament to our unwavering commitment to supporting HIV-positive children, adults, and their families through safe, judgment-free programs.
About the Program
The awarded program, Adherence to Health Care and Social Services Plans for HIV-positive Teens and Adults, strengthens our efforts to provide:
- Support Groups: Safe spaces where individuals can connect and share their journeys without fear of judgment.
- Mentoring: One-on-one guidance and encouragement to help participants navigate their unique challenges.
- Family Services: Activities and education that foster whole-family resilience and understanding.
Who We Serve
Our community is inclusive and diverse, including:
- Children born with HIV
- Parents with HIV
- Teens who contracted HIV on the streets
- Adults who are “lifetime” survivors (they’ve had HIV since infancy)
- Adults recently diagnosed
- Immigrant and refugee families
- Older Adults aging with HIV
Many participants come to us feeling isolated or burdened by secrecy. Through REACH, they discover the power of being truly known and supported by a community that understands.
How the Grant Will Be Used
This grant enables us to grow by:
- Forming five new partnerships with HIV clinics and social workers, who will refer patients and clients to REACH.
- Conducting participant intakes and providing ongoing education and encouragement.
- Hosting engaging welcome events to introduce new participants to our fun, judgment-free community.
Impacting Lives Together
REACH currently serves 155 HIV-positive participants and their 317 family members. With this grant, we aim to reach 50 additional individuals plus 125 of their families by the end of 2025, touching a total of 647 lives.
We are profoundly grateful to MultiCare Health System for their trust in our mission. Together, we are creating a healthier, more hopeful future for those living with HIV.
Join Us
Follow along as we grow our programs and continue to provide life-changing support. Let’s celebrate this milestone and the lives it will impact! ❤️
About MultiCare Health System
The following is an excerpt provided by MultiCare Health System:
MultiCare Health System is a not-for-profit health care organization with 13 hospitals and more than 26,000 team members. We are committed to achieving our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and delivering world-class health outcomes and exceptional experience.
As the largest community-based, locally governed health system in Washington state, our comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and dedicated specialty services. For more information, visit MultiCare.org.
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