REACH-A-Child News & Updates
New Delivery - Grafton PD
REACH-A-Child was honored recently to deliver 10 REACH BAGs to the Grafton Police Department. The delivery, which was made by our former board president, also included additional children's books for community engagement purposes.
New Delivery - Jackson PD
REACH-A-Child was honored recently to provide hundreds of children's books to the Jackson Police Department for use during their upcoming National Night Out.
Fond du Lac Police Department Receives First Responder Bags, Thanks to Grant from AT&T Foundation
REACH-A-Child was recently honored to provided 31 REACH BAGS to the Fond du Lac Police Department.
New Delivery - Bayfield County Sheriff
REACH-A-Child was recently honored to provide 23 REACH BAGs to the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office thanks to a grant from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
Bike Rodeo
REACH-A-Child was honored to have recently delivered four REACH BAG refills to the Waupun Police Department and eight for the Fire Department. These professionals have been using our program since March 1, 2019.
Donation to Monona first responders could help kids in crisis situations
MONONA (WKOW) -- The Monona Police and Fire Departments now have a few extra resources to help them comfort children they encounter in crisis situations.
Middleton first responders surprise 7-year-old with birthday parade
MIDDLETON (WKOW) -- Ben in Middleton turned seven Wednesday, but his mom had to cancel his party because of the coronavirus pandemic.
LISTEN: Donation Helps First Responders REACH Out To Children
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Green Bay Metro Fire Department is receiving a generous donation from the REACH-A-Child organization, which provides REACH bags full of books to help comfort children in crisis situations.
Kohl’s to donate $10,000 to REACH-A-Child through the Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program
Kohl’s Cares® grants $10,000 to REACH-A-Child to help children in crisis in the Mliwaukee area.
Packers Foundation brings REACH BAGs to De Pere
Thanks to the Green Bay Packers Foundation, the De Pere Fire and Rescue unit recently received children’s books and backpacks from REACH-A-Child in December. These professionals will place a backpack in all 10 vehicles, and use them to comfort children they encounter…
Messiah Preschool Donates 300 Books to REACH-A-Child
About 300 early-reader and picture books were generously donated from the Messiah Preschool here in Madison last week. Tracy Tiedeman of Tiedeman Photography delivered this awesome gift to us at REACH headquarters. Tracy will also be donating her own time to take…
New Delivery to Wisconsin Rapids PD & Fire!
On October 1st, REACH-A-Child delivered Detective Lieutenant Julie Buerger 15 REACH BAGS and 400 additional books on behalf of the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department. We Also visited the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department, where Battalion Chief Ben Goodreau and ….