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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ada, MN — REACH, the Minnesota Department of Ag, and RDO are inviting farmers and ranchers to a Farm Safety & Wellness Seminar this Wednesday, January 25th at the Ada Events Center. The seminar will feature hands on safety demonstrations, education, and resources on the many farm dangers and health concerns, according to Farm Safety…
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