Helping to meet the needs of our community's youth by providing resources for their academic success.
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"Bridging the gap to the next generation"
Contact Us: REACHInitiative@outlook.com
Scholarship Awards for School Fall 2024
The Tracy Terry Sr. Culinary Scholarship and the William F. McDowell Counseling Scholarship to be awarded to a class of 2024 graduating senior.
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Scholarship applications must be received by 5pm on April 15, 2024.
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Each applicant chosen will receive a scholarship award paid directly to them of $250 along with a college basket with supplies to start their college journey.
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Applications may be requested at reachinitiative_scholarships@outlook.com
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Backpacks and Lunch 2023 - August 19th at 10 am
join REACH Initiative to support our youth to prepare for the 2023-2024 school year by giving out back to school supplies and a meal at a location to be determined in Emporia VA. We will have nutrition tips as well as school supplies to make sure our young people are prepared to face a new academic year.
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Location: TopHand Foundation - 206 West Atlantic Street, Emporia VA 23847
Peanut Festival School Supply Giveaway - September 23th at 8am
join REACH Initiative to support our community's 61s Annual Virginia Peanut Festival during the 5K Run/Walk hosted by Strong Temple Gym.
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As we return back to a new normal we will be supporting our youth's return back to school with a school supply giveaway on Saturday, September 24th at 407 Halifax Street, Emporia VA 23847.
The events kicks off at 7am and last until all supplies are distributed or 11am, whichever comes first.
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