Celebrating Our Volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month, and at Reach, our Saturday program simply would not run without the dedication of our volunteers. This year:
- 60+ high school volunteers supported our Saturday program
- 1,504 total hours served
- $40,907 in estimated economic impact
Our volunteers assist teachers, help run programming, and serve as mentors to our scholars. In return, they receive mentorship and leadership training from the Reach team, building skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
Outstanding High School Acceptances We are proud to share that: Every Reach 8th grader who applied to an independent school was accepted to at least one. Many of our scholars also received generous financial aid packages, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to access. Our students earned acceptances to a range of outstanding schools, including: Marist School, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, Wesleyan School, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, The Westminster Schools, St. Pius X Catholic High School, and DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA). We could not be prouder of their hard work, resilience, and ambition throughout this process. Why This Matters Access to high-quality high schools is a critical step toward college success and long-term opportunity. These results reflect what is possible when talent is matched with the right support. Welcome Cohort 2028! We are excited to welcome 39 new scholars to Reach this summer, selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants. This incoming cohort represents 16 different schools across Metro Atlanta, reflecting both the diversity and promise of the communities we serve. We look forward to supporting this exceptional group as they begin their Reach journey.
Celebrating 25 Years of Reach This month, we proudly celebrated Reach’s 25th Anniversary, honoring the donors, funders, and community members who have made our work possible. Because of this community, hundreds of students have accessed life-changing educational opportunities. We are deeply grateful for your continued belief in Reach and in the potential of every scholar we serve. Thank you for being part of the Reach community. Your support makes every milestone possible. With gratitude, Dr Linda Lehmil