The Road to Becoming an RN: Student Spotlight on Jazmin Castenada
“For any prospective college student, consider community college for your first years of school... it has given me the flexibility to work… and gain valuable experience while continuing my studies.”
Reema Vijay: Championing Corporate Partnerships Through the Reach Foundation
“I believe corporate service is particularly valuable when employees get personally involved with the non-profit that their company supports.”
Guiding Light: Maria and Hennessy’s Story
Maria and Hennessy’s relationship highlights the transformational power of education and the invaluable support that comes from a mentor with shared experiences.
The Impact of Shared Culture in Mentorship
Connecting low-income students with mentors who share their cultural backgrounds, fostering personal and professional growth through meaningful relationships and shared experiences.
Successful Mentoring Relationships: A Mentor Spotlight on Harriet Stern
Learn more about elements of mentoring relationships from Harriet Stern, one of our first mentors.
An Aspiring Doctor: a Student Spotlight on Ayan Mohamed
Ayan’s path towards medical school showcases the transformative power of education and mentorship as she remains steadfast in her commitment to creating positive change in the world of healthcare.
Mentor Spotlight: Rama Balakrishnan
“Show that you care about them as a person… Start small and build [their] confidence.” - Rama Balakrishnan, Mentor for the Reach Foundation
Director Spotlight: Elizabeth Richardson
“I strongly believe that every student deserves the opportunity to attend college, and deserves to have choices. The world will be a better place, the more people we give access to higher education to.” - Elizabeth Richardson, Director - High School Mentoring
Two Lives Changed: The Power of a Mentor with Greg Dibb
“Spending my time as a mentor for the Reach Foundation isn’t a net-plus or a net-minus experience, because it’s spent on the worth of a person, which is invaluable.” - Greg Dibb, mentor for the Reach Foundation
Intergenerational Connection: Cesar & Robert
The Reach Foundation fosters a crucial and enduring connection between students and mentors; Cesar and Robert’s story.
Mentor Spotlight: Joselyn Martinez Moreira
Learn more about our Reach Mentor, Joselyn Martinez Moreira and her desire to give back.
Student Spotlight: Miriam Rodriguez
The impact of the Reach Foundation and the mentors it provides students cannot be understated. Learn about one student’s firsthand experience.
Board Member Spotlight: Teresa Marquez
Mentorship has proved to have a great influence on the lives of rising professionals, especially those who are first-generation college students. Read about our board member, Teresa and her experience.
Student Profile: Josue Pizano
Josue Pizano is only one example of the way The Reach Foundation aids and facilitates hard working and inspiring students who reach for intellectual enlargement.
Economic Disparity in America’s Second Wealthiest City
The pinnacle of capitalistic success, characterized by innovation and technology, Silicon Valley is so often seen as proof of the American Dream being realized. But the bountiful wealth that makes Atherton the richest city in the United States does not extend to all of the Bay Area’s residents. In a region made relevant by shiny technologies holding promise for the future, it’s easy to overlook the persisting (and increasing) wealth inequality that affects nearly half a million households.
Student Profile: Heysell Cruz
A mentor isn’t a mentor without their mentee. Learn about the very first of the many students who have been benefited by The Reach Foundation.
Pandemic Affects for Low-Income Students
A first hand account of the struggles of low-income students during the pandemic and what we can do.