OUR Mission
LITERACY.
REACH, Inc. promotes literacy for children throughout Coastal Virginia through access and ownership of books.
Our Impact
At REACH, every book shared is an investment in a child’s future. Over the past 15 years, our growth has been extraordinary
Every day, REACH, Inc. supports children throughout Coastal Virginia with literacy enrichment resources and programs.
Studies continue to prove that the number of books in the home provide an important foundation for reading and directly impact a child’s future success. REACH’s literacy programs help children who are at-risk and homeless beat the odds of living in poverty through future academic achievement. Our goal is to continue meeting the regional priorities of improving access to literacy and education for children ages 0-17, especially those living at or below the Federal poverty level.
Get Involved
At REACH, every book we share helps fuel a child’s love of reading. You can be part of that impact— whether by volunteering your time, supporting our mission with a donation, or telling your friends, family, neighbors, and company about our mission!
Our Why
Students who do not read proficiently by the 3rd grade are 4 times more likely to drop out of school.
2/3 of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare
On average, children in economically depressed communities have 0-2 age-appropriate books in their homes.
Children from lower-income homes have limited access to books, leading to fewer home and preschool language and literacy opportunities for preschoolers.