by Kate Bottiger | Jun 28, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
For both Mitch and Kassi, it was the other person’s eyes that initially captured their attention. As they met for the first time at one of Reach’s Empowerment Group sessions in January 2014, the group leader told Kassi that Mitch has “a heart of gold.” That very heart...
by Kate Bottiger | Jun 18, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Everyone likes a little vacation now and then…including the individuals who participate in our Weekend Ventures Program. However, Weekend Ventures is more than just an opportunity for attendees to get some time away. This important respite program also benefits the...
by Kate Bottiger | Jun 5, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
Reach is known for regularly offering internship opportunities to individuals who are seeking them as part of their studies. In the past couple years alone, we have worked with interns in the areas of human resources, independent living, marketing/event planning,...
by Kate Bottiger | May 10, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
Matt Lex says he remembers it well. “When I was a child, I was at my babysitter’s house in Bloomington. It was there that I found a large, Folger’s coffee can, filled to the top with color crayons.” Ever since, Matt has been coloring the world with beautiful...
by Kate Bottiger | Apr 23, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
This year, our Reach Bowl-A-Thon proved its popularity in a unique way. The 27th annual event has quite a history for some, including Kristin, who has attended it for most—if not every one—of those years. Her mom, Maxine Skold, said, “Bowling has been her thing.”...
by Kate Bottiger | Apr 12, 2019 | Features, Uncategorized
One of the topics that people we support have questions about is housing options. Key factors in determining housing situations include: A preference for living alone or with others The need for care services or not (and the level needed) Payment options If someone is...
