Reach Newtown
Reach Newtown
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About this organization
Mission
Connecting Kids & Building Relationships that Change Lives by Providing Programs that offer a Consistent, Safe & Predictable Environment, Unconditional Love & Support and Hope for the Future REACH Newtown exists to: PROMOTE a sense of compassion, empathy, integrity, and social accountability among our children. PREVENT any child from feeling alone, forgotten, undervalued, bullied, or hopeless. We fulfill this mission by: PROVIDING curriculum-based mentoring programs that emphasize positive character and social development. OFFERING a range of hands-on learning opportunities from youth wellness to fine arts to academic enrichment and athletics. SURROUNDING at-risk children with individual, research-based care and support services. CREATING opportunities through outdoor expeditions that promote inquiry-based learning, social skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and the importance of setting and achieving personal goals.
About
Mentorship Program - REACH Mentorship matches over 120 kids in grades 3 through 8 with a high school mentor for one-to-one support, encouragement, and friendship throughout the entire school year. Mentors and mentees meet twice per week and take part in organized team-building and cooperative games, along with electives that cover health & wellness, academic enrichment, fine arts, community service, and athletics.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Provide the children we serve with consistent and supportive programming in a safe and predictable environment. we strive to introduce each child we serve to meaningful and compassionate relationships with model high-school students in order to feel safe, confident, and connected to both peers and role models in the program. our vision is to connect with and redirect the lives of underserved and underprivileged youth by offering a platform where all children are encouraged, supported and celebrated for who they are, regardless of their age or abilities.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Connecting kids and building relationships that change lives.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CT.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 17 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 12 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$4,038.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization pays $230,352 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $40,685 in fundraising expenses.
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