A new name; expanded reach, same heart.
Reach celebrated its 15th birthday earlier this year, its quinceañera so to speak. The transitions that take place with the quinceañera are ones of age and maturing. So it is within Reach, age has brought change and a deepening of identity yet we're only 15, and like most youth we don't know everything we think we do, but we are ready for the newness of life that both youthfulness and spring bring continuing to grow and mature along the way.
We've begun the journey of transitioning from Reach Potential Movement (RPM) to Reach Silicon Valley, Reach SV.
We may have a new name that signifies our expansion from the earlier volunteer movement of people working together to advance their shared ideas for impact but we have the same heart. Our desires remain the same, to reach people holistically, right here in our backyards by delivering Hope and removing barriers to access. And for any one individual/household that looks very different;
The above examples are real, and they represent real scenarios that Reach SV has encountered. Through accompaniment we have helped remove their very real barriers.
Food, clothing, shoes, housewares, etc. are tools that are used to help meet basic survival needs and act as a safety net, Reach SV goes further by helping people survive AND thrive. We accompany neighbors on their journey to wholeness.
To change a community and address generational poverty it takes time. It's more than food, it's more than one month of rent support, it's lasting change and solutions that will make the difference.
While our name has changed, our neighbors remain at the heart of everything we do; we are a family, a community, a safe place to ask for and receive help.
As it is written, "but love your neighbor as yourself" Leviticus 19:18b
We are grateful for neighbors like you, who join with us to love our neighbors.
May your spring be a blessing.
Malia Pires
Executive Director
Reach SV
malia@rpmovement.org
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RPM delivers Hope, right to where people are at! Join us in caring for OUR neighbors. We cannot do this work alone, nor were we ever intended to. Through your time, treasures and talents we will see our community thrive.
We know time is a precious & valuable commodity and we all have limited amounts of it, if you are not able to volunteer your time with us your donation today will allow us to continue delivering Hope https://www.reachpotential.org/donatenow.html
Thank you and God bless you.
For up to date info, please see our social media accounts.
We've begun the journey of transitioning from Reach Potential Movement (RPM) to Reach Silicon Valley, Reach SV.
We may have a new name that signifies our expansion from the earlier volunteer movement of people working together to advance their shared ideas for impact but we have the same heart. Our desires remain the same, to reach people holistically, right here in our backyards by delivering Hope and removing barriers to access. And for any one individual/household that looks very different;
- The senior who is isolated and needs a ride to pick-up groceries or access public assistance.
- The woman who wants to open her own food services business out of her home but lives in an RV.
- The youth who can't properly read and their grades are affected because the waiting list to get an eye exam thru MediCal is 4 months out or their family doesn't have the funds to pay for glasses.
- The asylum seeker who needs updated identification to open a bank account or apply for an ITIN, who doesn't know how to get to the consulate, have a ride, time or finances.
- The family who wants to go to church services in their native tongue but lacks transportation to get there.
- The single mom who doesn't know how she is going to pay rent and that there are affordable housing options available to her.
The above examples are real, and they represent real scenarios that Reach SV has encountered. Through accompaniment we have helped remove their very real barriers.
Food, clothing, shoes, housewares, etc. are tools that are used to help meet basic survival needs and act as a safety net, Reach SV goes further by helping people survive AND thrive. We accompany neighbors on their journey to wholeness.
To change a community and address generational poverty it takes time. It's more than food, it's more than one month of rent support, it's lasting change and solutions that will make the difference.
While our name has changed, our neighbors remain at the heart of everything we do; we are a family, a community, a safe place to ask for and receive help.
As it is written, "but love your neighbor as yourself" Leviticus 19:18b
We are grateful for neighbors like you, who join with us to love our neighbors.
May your spring be a blessing.
Malia Pires
Executive Director
Reach SV
malia@rpmovement.org
__________
RPM delivers Hope, right to where people are at! Join us in caring for OUR neighbors. We cannot do this work alone, nor were we ever intended to. Through your time, treasures and talents we will see our community thrive.
We know time is a precious & valuable commodity and we all have limited amounts of it, if you are not able to volunteer your time with us your donation today will allow us to continue delivering Hope https://www.reachpotential.org/donatenow.html
Thank you and God bless you.
For up to date info, please see our social media accounts.