To apply for the 2019-20 academic year, complete the
Alabama REACH Application.
Alabama REACH Application.
There are several ways to become part of the REACH Community. Review this page to learn more.
REACH Potential
Students who have experienced foster care, guardianship and homelessness often do not have the resources and support that they need to successfully complete a college education. Donations to REACH enable us to provide the necessary support students deserve.
REACH Champion program, learning to foster hope one student at a time…
“Definition: (verb) support the cause of; defend.
What is a REACH Champion? A REACH Champion is an ally for the Alabama REACH program at UA and across the state of Alabama. The REACH Champion program is designed to support the cause of current and former foster youth in higher education. It is available to faculty, staff, and community members. It will serve to bring awareness to foster youth in higher education as well as offer REACH students additional resources across campus and their community to support them. A Champion includes being a mentor, host family, or sponsor. If you are interested in becoming a REACH Champion or learning more please contact us.
For Students: To access the REACH Champions list please click here
If you would like to see Alabama REACH come to your campus, learn how to become a REACH Champion! If you would like to be a community resource for students, become a REACH Champion. Training will be held by request. Please contact us if you are interested in scheduling a training.
REACH Pantry
We have a REACH pantry. Items needed are toiletries, non perishable food items, gift cards, gas cards, extension cords, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, sheets, towels, laundry detergent, etc. A suggested list of items can be found here. If you have donations for the pantry, please contact us. Please note that cash and cash equivalents provided to students, including gift cards and gift certificates, are includable as taxable income to the recipient regardless of the dollar amount.
Camellia Network
Alabama REACH has partnered with the Camellia network as a transition resource partner to better assist students. The Camellia network is a support network for youth aging out of foster here. Learn more about Camellia and view our organization profile. We’ve had several students featured and their registries are complete.