REACH in Spokane

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Dan and Pat recently visited Spokane to participate in the Partnership in Employment Career Fair. Students from Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Washington State University, and Whitworth University sought out the REACH Ministries table to learn about internship opportunities for year-round and camp positions, as well as volunteering at Camp. It was a successful experience, with nearly twenty sign-ups for further conversation. It looks like a REACH information session/camp training/mentor training is possible for April when REACH staff will be out again to speak during chapel at Moody Bible Institute on the 20th. If you are interested, or know someone in the Spokane area who might like to know more about REACH, please contact us: paskren@REACHministries.org.

Winter Newsletter UPDATE!

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We had planned to use the real name and current photo of the REACH young adult highlighted in this article because she was eager to share – without any masks – how REACH has enriched and shaped her life. Unfortunately, because of a recent accidental disclosure in one of our REACH families – and the ensuing fallout – we decided we couldn’t name her publicly in good conscience.
Read more…. A LIFETIME OF REJECTION… A FUTURE WITH PURPOSE 

 

Musings on the season from Program Director Pat

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GIFT  click to read more:  a gift….

A Huge Shout Out to all our families and volunteers for a wonderful 4 days! Join us in 2016 for our 20th Camp.

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Thank you for the Journey. REACH Camp 2015.

Thank you for the Journey. REACH Camp 2015.

During the weekend of September 4th-7th we will be hosting our 19th Camp. Would you like to join others who will be praying during the weekend?

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June Newsletter UPDATE!

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Walking Alongside Our Families

In this newsletter, we touch on our year-round programs – those rewarding opportunities to foster safe, trustworthy, judgement free friendships with and for the REACH families. Read more

New REACH Slide Show

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Set aside 4 minutes and enjoy the latest REACH slide show here.

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Kalkidan Memorial Fund

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We lost one of our precious girls on December 27th in a tragic car accident. Because of Kalkidan’s love of REACH, her family asked us to establish a memorial fund in her honor. Gifts will be used to make REACH available to other children like Kalkidan.

From the Qualls family:

“Kalkidan Ella Qualls was born October 2001 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She became part of our family eight years ago and it was our great joy and honor to love and care for her.

“On Saturday, December 27, our parents were driving her to Montana for a holiday visit with friends when they were involved in an automobile accident. Kalkidan passed away instantly in the collision.

“Kalkidan and our family cherish being a part of the REACH community. In 2007, Kalkidan’s first year in the United States, we began going to REACH Camp. She made many close friends and formed strong bonds with other children, staff, and counselors. REACH was a place where she felt safe, valued, and understood.

“For the next seven years she looked forward to her annual weekend at REACH and the joyful atmosphere where she could create special memories with people that she loved.

“Please consider making a donation to REACH Ministries to honor Kalkidan’s memory.”

Donate Online

or mail checks to

Reach Ministries
309 South G Street, Suite 3
Tacoma, WA 98405

with “Kalkidan Memorial Fund” in the memo line.

December Newsletter UPDATE!

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HOPE: “Something To Live For”

“Excerpt: “Born in 1987, doctors had no effective medicines to offer ‘Matt’ to stop the progression of his disease. Matt’s stepmother warned him to never tell anyone about his HIV status, because she knew that would result in merciless teasing and bullying. Listen to his story from his own perspective…”

To Keep Reading: REACH Newsletter 2014

Fall Newsletter UPDATE!

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Camp Report and the Value of Touch for Families with HIV:

Exerpt: “…Friday, as everyone was arriving, you could hear squeals of excitement from kids who hadn’t seen their friends in months, you could see fierce hugs between young adults and parents who deeply care about one another, and you could feel the peace that resides in this place we call Camp. Kids and adults conquered their fear of heights by climbing the high ropes. Caring and honest dialogue took place between young adults who are HIV+ and parents of young HIV+ children. Teens spelled out REACH with earth worms, and young kids affirmed their friends, counselors, and parents at Campfire. All of which show you the true depth of what goes on at CAMP!”

To Keep Reading: Newsletter-Fall 2014