Reach Western CT Inc

Target demographics: At Risk Youth

Geographic areas served: Greater Danbury, CT

Programs: Mentorship program - reach mentorship matches over 125 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.

tutoring academy - reach tutoring academy provides homework and study support, as well as healthy snack alternatives for its students. This all happens in a safe and predictable environment four times a week. Additionally, students are provided with opportunities to engage in exercise, enriching games, and other electives. This allows for the opportunity to provide intensive and individualized support in the areas of social emotional development, academic enrichment, community engagement (including service projects), and extracurricular opportunities.

expeditions - reach outdoor expeditions provide invaluable, off-site opportunities to empower students to make a difference in their lives, schools, and communities through acts of inquiry, discovery, and experience. The goal is to provide challenging and unique experiences that safely inspire curiosity, cultivate peer/mentor relationships, and motivate students to challenge themselves. Expeditionary learning opportunities include canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping, community service, and zip line courses.