Shop With A Cop Reaches Over 100 Children This Holiday!

We are so proud to say that we were able to double our outreach and expand to 2 Target stores this holiday season. Words cannot express how thankful we are! Shop With A Cop was such an amazing event in both Milford and Southington. We had over 100 participating police officers from departments all over CT and over 100 children from all over CT as well. Thank you to all CT Law Enforcement, sponsors, and volunteers who made the event a huge success! We were able to make an impact on these children's lives and we cannot thank you enough for believing in our mission, "If in only one life, make a difference."

If you haven't seen photos yet from Shop With A Cop, be sure to check out our Facebook albums! For Milford, http://on.fb.me/1vLLXtZ and for Southington http://on.fb.me/16iX0pP.

Thank you to our media sponsor, WTNH News 8, for being a part of Shop With A Cop! Take a look at News 8's coverage of this event. http://wtnh.com/2014/12/10/kids-shop-with-cops/

Another Shop With A Cop Location Announced

We are so excited to announce a second location for this year's Shop With A Cop program!!! On December 9th in Southington and NOW December 10th in Milford, underprivileged children from across CT will have a unique holiday shopping experience strengthening their relationship with CT Law Enforcement.

This program was created to help strengthen the relationships between at risk youth and law enforcement in their communities.Shop With A Cop helps these kids realize that the police are there for them and care about them individually.

Thank you to Target, The Petit Family Foundation, Crazy Bruce's Liquors, Connecticut State Building Trades, Wilson Development, and The Music Shop for being involved in this event!

Do you want to be a part and help make a difference in children's lives this holiday season? We are still accepting sponsors - please contact Kelly @ kstuper@thereachfoundation.org!

Shop With A Cop Will Be Held December 9th!

Shop With A Cop is a one-on-one experience designed to have uniformed officers spend a day with underprivileged children while socializing, shopping, and providing guidance during the holiday season. The children will shop for their family as well as a children’s organization from the community where the police officer serves. This unique shopping experience for the children is an opportunity that deters them for choosing a life of crime or violence. The participating children are identified by schools, youth organizations, and social services agencies.

On December 9th, various local and state law enforcement officers will volunteer their time to give a child an unforgettable shopping experience. The event begins with a meet and greet dinner where the officer and children share a meal while getting to know each other. After spending time together, the children participate in a law enforcement procession with flashing lights and sirens to Target in Southington. At the store, the police officers help the children shop for themselves, their family, as well as a child from the community where the police officer serves.

For sponsorship opportunties, please contact Kelly at kstuper@thereachfoundation.org. To sponsor a child click here! 

Yale Women's Soccer Program and REACH Team Up for Community Outreach Day

Yale Women’s Soccer Program in collaboration with The REACH Foundation come together to present an outreach event promoting non-violence in the community with respect to girls’ and women’s role in violent crimes. 

Auditions will be held on Monday, October 6th at Reese Stadium (Tryon St, New Haven, CT) at Yale University between 3 pm-4:30 pm. Audition to sing the National Anthem at the Yale vs. Columbia Women's Soccer Game on November 1st, Yale Women's Soccer Community Outreach Day. Also, audition to be the halftime show! Singers, dancers, rappers, poets, actors, group performances, etc. bring your talents to audition to perform at  halftime. All halftime performances must focus on women’s and/or girls’ role in violent crime. Performances must avoid profanity, obscenity, and derogatory languages or actions. 

**Boys and girls must be between the ages of 12-21 and must state why they want to be involved in a day about non-violence for girls and women.

Yale Women's Soccer Community Outreach Day will be held on November 1, 2014. The schedule of the day will be as follows:

12:00 pm Meet at Yale

12:30 pm Pre-game meal with the Women’s Soccer Team (limited seats available)

  2:00 pm Film/Panel presentation on Women’s and Girls’ roles in violent                                                          crime hosted by the US Attorney’s Office District of CT

  4:00 pm Walk out on field with Women’s Soccer Team/National Anthem**

                 (sung by winners of audition*)

  4:45 pm Halftime Talent Show (by winners of auditions*)

  6:00 pm Conclusion of Community Outreach Day

** All compliant with NCAA rules. According to NCAA rules, high school students will not be able to walk on the field with the Team.

 

For more information or to attend, contact Kelly Stuper at kstuper@thereachfoundation.org. Pre-registered participants will be taken first on October 6th. Registration can be found here.

Silver Spurs Postponed to 2015

Join us on our western themed gala in 2015! A fun night of country line dancing, auctions, an authentic southern BBQ, open bar, live music, ropin' lessons, and much more. This unique gala will benefit The REACH Foundation's Shop With A Cop and give underprivileged  children a unique shopping experience with Law Enforcement this holiday season.

Keep checking back for the announced date! We hope to see you there! 

For more information or interest in sponsoring the event, please contact Kelly at kstuper@thereachfoundation.org or 860-674-1261.

2014 Golf Tournament Recap!

What a beautiful day! Thank you to all our amazing sponsors and participants that attended our Annual Charity Golf Tournament on August 25. What a great day of golf and beautiful weather all coming together to support kids in need!

The winning foursome! Congrats!

REACH's Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Join us Monday, August 25th for our Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Lyman Orchards Golf Club! Come out for a fun day of golf, great food, raffles, and much more all supporting a great cause. Also, when registering your name will be put in the running for the million dollar shootout opportunity! 

$150/person or $600/foursome. Dinner, lunch, beer/wine, and soft drinks included in pricing. We hope to see you there!!

Thank You for Supporting Us at the Muzzy Field's Celebration!

Thank you to all who attended/participated/ sponsored the Muzzy Field 100th Anniversary Celebration! We cannot thank you enough for continuing to support REACH and helping us further our mission. We hope everyone had a great time at the Celebration! Photo courtesy: Mike Connolly. You can check out the entire album on www.thereachfoundation.org!

Sneakers Hit the Pavement July 4th for REACH's 5K Run/Kids Run

The REACH Foundation's Muzzy Field Celebration 5K and Fuzzy Muzzy Kids Fun Run presented by Bristol Hospital! Sneakers will hit the pavement on JULY 4, 2014 in the kick-off event for the Muzzy Field 100th Anniversary Celebration to raise awareness for children! Join us for a scenic run through Rockwell Park in Bristol and for kids (10 and under) 1/4 mile fun run! All proceeds will benefit The REACH Foundation. This event is a great way to show your community support, but also help children in need!

To register for the event/ more information, please visit http://bit.ly/1lUFBa6

Schedule of events:
Registration: 8:00 am
5K Run: 9:00 am
Kids Fun Run: 10:00 am

*first 100 registrants will receive a t-shirt

REACH Announces Benefit Motorcycle Ride for July 5th!

Excited to announce that our presenting sponsor of the REACH Benefit Motorcycle Ride is WTNH News 8! Thank you for you continuous support! 

Join us July 5, 2014 for The REACH Foundation's Muzzy Field Celebration Benefit Motorcycle Ride, part of the Muzzy Field 100th Anniversary Celebration. The registration & preparty will kick off at 10 am in the parking lot next to Crazy Bruce's Liquors in Shop Rite Plaza on Rte. 6 in Bristol, CT. We will depart at 12 pm for a scenic drive through Bristol, Farmington, and Burlington and finishing at Muzzy Field in Bristol, CT. In honor of Muzzy Field’s 100th Anniversary, the day will conclude with a concert featuring Journey former lead Steve Augeri and Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics! All proceeds benefit The REACH Foundation.

Advance purchase:
$40.00 per person for single rider, 1 concert ticket, and lunch voucher
$70.00 per couple for riders, 2 tickets for concert, and 2 lunch vouchers
**day of event - price will go up $10.00

Register TODAY at www.TheReachFoundation.org!

Tickets On Sale NOW!

Tickets are now on sale for Muzzy Field Celebration Concert featuring Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics and former lead vocalist of Journey, Steve Augeri! Purchase tickets NOW for their July 5th concert at Muzzy Field at Ticketmaster http://bit.ly/1srdiD1. Ticket prices are as follows $26, $31, and $41 plus fees. Don't miss the opportunity to see two great bands for one great price!

The REACH Foundation presents 100th Anniversary Celebration of Muzzy Field

Have you heard about what's going on in Bristol?! Join us July 4th and 5th when The REACH Foundation presents the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Muzzy Field! This 2 day celebration will consist of a carnival, games, food and craft vendors, 5K Run, Kids Fun Run, Motorcycle Ride, homerun derby, softball/baseball clinics, a concert featuring: Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics and Journey former lead vocalist Steve Augeri, and concluding with a dazzling firework display!

Tickets go on sale for the concert this Friday, May 9th via Ticketmaster. The registration for the 5K Run and Kids Fun Run will also be live this Friday, May 9th on www.TheReachFoundation.org. For more information of this 2 day celebration, visit www.TheReachFoundation.org

We hope to see you there!!!

Hartford Premiere of The 5K Motion - Next Friday!

A friendly reminder! Join us next Friday, April 25th, at Goodwin College for the Hartford movie premiere of The 5K Motion. The program begins at 6pm and will end at 8pm. This is the last viewing for the tri-city premiere tour. Help us make this one as successful as the rest!

Before the program begins, service providers will be on site and showcased in the lobby where they will be readily accessible. In addition to the viewing of the film, there will be presentations from those affected by gun violence. 

The 5K Motion film will be made available for public dissemination on April 25^th along with materials that assist in using it as an outreach tool.

FPSF Spelling Bee was a BUZZIN' Time!

The REACH Foundation was a proud supporter of the Farmington Public School Foundation's Adult Spelling Bee on Friday night! What a fun way to celebrate an amazing foundation. The REACH Team made it all the way to the final round...You go girls!

Proud sponsor of the Spelling Bee - supporting a great cause

Co- founder, Mark Wilson and the Crazy B's

 Co- founder, Wendy Wilson and The REACH Team

SAVE THE DATE! The 5K Motion Movie Premiere in Hartford

The REACH Foundation is proud to be a supporter of The 5K Motion and it's last CT Premiere! Bridgeport and New Haven's premiere were huge successes ... let's make Hartford's premiere a success as well! Join us on Friday, April 25th at Goodwin College for the viewing of The 5K Motion, a short film about girls' and women's roles in violent crime. This is the ideal event for Outreach Programs, Educators, Child & Young Women Advocates, Law Enforcement, Service Providers and all those looking to make their neighborhoods safer.  Please feel free to share with anyone you think it might benefit. The program is FREE!

We are looking for service providers to have a presence at the event, sponsors, or volunteers as well. If interested, contact Kelly Stuper at kstuper@thereachfoundation.org/ (860) 676-1261.

Supporters of the FPSF Adult Spelling Bee

REACH is a proud supporter of The 3rd Annual Farmington Public School Foundation Adult Spelling Bee will be held on this Friday, March 21st at the Miss Porter’s School Hacker Theater Building in Farmington, CT. To register to be a part of the event or for more details, visit http://www.fpsfoundation.org/events.php