At REACH We Are “Salty People”
What does it mean to be “Salty”? Read on in 2016 Spring Newsletter, which includes our 2015 Annual Report.
REACH in Spokane
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!
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
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.
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!
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
Set aside 4 minutes and enjoy the latest REACH slide show here.
Kalkidan Memorial Fund
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.”
or mail checks to
Reach Ministries
309 South G Street, Suite 3
Tacoma, WA 98405
with “Kalkidan Memorial Fund” in the memo line.
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