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REACH Bryan/College Station's mission is to build a stronger Brazos Valley through relationships that uplift and transform the lives of college students and the working families who support campus life.

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REACH Bryan/College Station's mission is to build a stronger Brazos Valley through relationships that uplift and transform the lives of college students and the working families who support campus life.

REACH is a nonprofit organization located in Bryan/College Station TX. REACH was founded in 2018 by Texas A&M University student Max Gerall, who sought to connect students with the working families who make campus life possible.

Max was shaken by his up-close observation of the 3,000 Texas A&M essential workers struggling against poverty. His response was to create the REACH Project (REACH), with a mission to build a stronger Brazos Valley through relationships that uplift and transform the lives of college students and the working families who support campus life.

REACH delivers programs and services that leverage the vast resources of Texas A&M and the surrounding community to break down barriers that keep working wage families in poverty. REACH is a cutting-edge, sustainable education and service-learning platform that provides the high-impact experiential service opportunities that universities seek to augment classroom learning; opportunities that develop student leadership, critical thinking, and soft skills through real-world service learning.

Through partnerships and collaboration with more than 20 Texas A&M colleges and departments, students help deliver programs to Texas A&M essential workers and other community members within REACH’s pillars of: Student Engagement, Homeownership, Entrepreneurship, and Education. With its myriad of programs, REACH offers the education, resources and access that lead working families to start small businesses, become homeowners, and achieve financial stability and long-term success. But it is the unique dual impact of REACH’s programs and relationships on both the families and students REACH serves that truly sets it apart from other organizations.

Through hands-on programs, authentic relationships, and a shared sense of community, REACH connects college students and working families to grow together. Families gain the tools and confidence to improve financial stability, launch small businesses, and make important life purchases, from homes to reliable transportation. Students gain meaningful, real-world experience that deepens their learning and leadership. This model of transformational education and community partnership strengthens entire communities — creating a win-win for college towns that believe in investing in one another and thriving together for generations to come.