The Reach Foundation

The Reach Foundation is a 501.c.3 foundation created by Mark and Wendy Wilson in 2000 to help children in need - physical, social, and financial. The Reach Foundation was originally established to financially aid educational scholarships, continued education and training for educators, unique and beneficial educational programs, and programs that encourage social and civic responsibility in and out of the classroom. The primary mission of the Foundation is to reach out to youth and provide motivation and assistance to those who have the aptitude to excel at a higher level.

While The Reach Foundation has been focused on the financial support for educational purposes, Mark and Wendy Wilson have been working hard to increase the number of children touched by their contributions. Mark and Wendy have donated a good amount of their own money to benefit multiple causes for helping the general welfare and health of children everywhere.

Examples of the Foundation’s efforts to date include:

  • Provided college scholarships to over 40 high school graduates
  • Helped teachers and other educators further their education
  • Established 3 local educational foundations with contribution and/or a commitment of over $2.5 million
  • Donated over $350,000 to establish a local library in Kiowa, Oklahoma, and provides ongoing operating funds
  • Committed $1.5 million to the Greater Hartford YMCA for the construction of the Wilson-Gray North Hartford YMCA, Youth and Family Center, as well as over $250,000 to other regional YMCA organizations and programs
  • Provided over $150,000 in direct funding and a $150,000 endowment to the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Connecticut
  • Provided over $300,000 in direct contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
  • Provided over $100,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Connecticut
  • Have committed 10% of the profits of their Crazy Bruce businesses to each, St. Jude and Make-A-Wish®
  • Provided over $200,000 in direct financial support to other local and national organizations which support children’s causes
  • Inauguration of the Reach Music Festival - an annual musical benefit event aimed at “Saving lives…Changing Lives…Through Music!”™

“If in only one life, make a difference.”™

The Reach Music Festival

The Rach Music Festival

Watch for information on the Reach Music Festival 2010!

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