Tag: REACH

Reach Winter Clothing Drive 

Director of Reach Stephanie Schneck was on the Kaleidoscope program to discuss some of the things that reach has been busy with. One of the programs that they’ve been busy with as of late is the winter gear clothing drive that will be getting distributed soon. Schneck has more details.  While the signup period for…
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October 9, 2023 0

REACH Backpack Program update 

With the school year in full swing that means that REACH’s Backpack Program is also in full use and in need of help. REACH Director Stephanie Schneck gives an update on how the backpack program is going so far and how it works.  With the increase in students signed up for the program REACH is…
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October 7, 2023 0

REACH Announces Organizational Changes 

The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) has announced that there will be some changes in the organization’s staff. REACH Interim Director Peggy Chisholm has the scoop.  With Schenck taking the Executive Director position that means that changes will also be happening for the Family Support Coordinator position also.  Chisholm will also be staying with…
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August 26, 2023 0

REACH looking for Adopt-A-BackPacker adoptees 

REACH is looking for Adopt-A-BackPack adoptees for the 2023-2024 school year. REACH Family Support Coordinator Steph Schenck explains what the Adopt-A-BackPack program is and how it works.  A unique thing about the backpack program is that all the food included is kid friendly. Schenck highlights the different kinds of food a child might see in…
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August 11, 2023 0

REACH Hosting School Supply Program  

R&J Broadcasting’s Tiffany Jager and Prestin Douville had the opportunity to volunteer at REACH this past Monday and help out with their school supply program. Steph Schenck of REACH explains what their backpack program is.  REACH is still looking for school supply donations and Schenck highlights some of the supplies they are looking for.  Peggy…
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August 8, 2023 0

REACH School Supply Distribution

Once again, REACH will be giving out school supplies and backpacks to students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.  Steph Schenck, family support and food pantry coordinator for REACH, tells us when and where the school supplies will be given out. Schenck says you can donate school supplies for REACH to give out. You have to…
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August 3, 2023 0

REACH Presented with $25,000 Grant by Cenex

REACH was presented with a grant worth $25,000 by Cenex earlier today at the Norman County Fair. Peggy Chisolm with REACH describes what the nonprofit organization has been up to and some things coming up in the organization’s future.  The grant presented by Cenex will help REACH fund some of their upcoming programs like their…
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June 22, 2023 0

REACH increasing their footprint in Norman County

Hawley, MN – REACH, Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters is excited to bring the Counseling aspect into Norman County, according to Interim Director Peggie Chisholm. Chisholm says that the food pantry in Hendrum has just moved into a new location, which provides additional space to better serve the area. Chisholm was a guest on the…
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May 31, 2023 0

Salvation Army Clean-Up Kits Are Available

For Norman County Residents – There are Salvation Army Clean-Up Kits available free of charge. The Clean Up Kits are designed to clean and disinfect homes following hurricanes, floods and fires. Supplies include: A 5-gallon bucket with lid, Broom, squeegee, metal handles, brush, capped sweep, scrub brush, cellulose sponge, gloves, respirator mask, heavy duty garbage…
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April 14, 2023 0

REACH Looking for Support of Monetary Donations and Volunteers During Giving Hearts Day

Hawley, MN — Help support those in Norman and Rural Clay County this Giving Hearts Day by donating to the Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters. Giving Hearts Day is held annually on the 2nd Thursday in February in North Dakota and Minnesota and offers a chance to give online any of 550 different participating charities…
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February 7, 2023 0