Back to School – Reflecting on Healthy Relationships for Young People
REACH staff share their thoughts on how to support young people who are returning to school.
Category: How We Do Our Work
Sydney Boucher – Why I’m Running for REACH in the Falmouth Road Race
Sydney Boucher’s time as a REACH intern inspired her to run for REACH during the Falmouth Road Race.
What Being a Nonprofit Means in Today’s Climate
The climate may have changed, but the important role nonprofits play hasn’t.
The Power of Uplifting Interconnected Causes
Celebrating the collaborative nature of community-focused causes.
Mother’s Day: Reflecting on Why Our Work Matters
The resilience of mothers is something we celebrate all year round.
‘What Does DVAM Mean to You?’ – Our Fall Festival 2025 Participants Respond
For the participants of our 2025 Fall Festival, DVAM means building community and supporting one another.
Where Community Grows: Stories of Volunteers Nurturing Care, Hope, and Possibility
REACH Volunteer Coordinator Maria Castañeda shares stories of how small acts of kindness from volunteers have a significant impact on the lives of survivors.
The Invisible Benefits of Being a REACH Volunteer
Special thanks to Lisa Daigle who wrote the following piece based on her experience as a REACH volunteer. For those who may be unfamiliar with the Invisible String Theory (first presented in the children’s book ‘The Invisible String’ by Patrice Karst), it basically posits that people can be connected to other people or organizations by an unbreakable, invisible string. At some point, destiny prevails, the stars…
Women’s History Month: Remembering the Women Who Inspired Us
March is recognized as National Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the often-overlooked contributions women have made to American history, culture, and society. Each year also features a unique theme for Women’s History Month, with 2025’s theme being Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations. Here at REACH, we wanted to build off the ‘Inspiring Generations’ part of this year’s theme by remembering the…
Reflecting on Actionable Values Can Help Us Embrace Change
Deborah Heimel and Amarely Gutiérrez Oliver at REACH’s 2024 ‘Reach for the Stars’ fundraising gala. After nearly 20 years at REACH, our Associate Executive Director Deborah Heimel is moving on to continue the values-based work which has made her such an invaluable part of our ongoing mission to support domestic violence survivors. We’re sad to see her go, but we also know she’ll shine bright in…
