Remembering The Roots To Reach Forward

Chicago Reach

Our beloved Chicago weather is in full swing, though way less consistent than two-time Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler’s swing. As we come out from our winter hibernation, I think it is a great time to revisit the mission of Chicago Reach, and to reflect on our past, present, and where we are going. 

Chicago Reach organizes opportunities for our community to broaden our perspectives on underlying challenges and diversity—or, in layman’s terms, we help connect people to projects and partners dedicated to bettering our community and beyond. If you’re looking to make an impact, but are unsure how, you’re in the right place.

Start as a fan, do what you can, and our impact will expand

What does that mean exactly?

Let’s break this down into three segments:

Start as a fan. Whether you are a fan of the Chicago Bears—things are looking up for once (finally!)—the Chicago Cubs, or maybe your passions lie outside of sports, you know what it means to be a fan.  That is where the first facet of our motto comes into play.  To start as a fan of Chicago Reach, all you have to do is show interest and follow along.  The easiest way to do it? Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities. Start as a fan and join the reach.

Do what you can. When we say do what you can, we really mean just that: do what you can. The organization was founded on three principal pillars: 1) socializing, 2) fundraising, and 3) volunteering. While donating millions of dollars to the non-profit community sounds great, larger monetary support isn’t possible for everyone.  Thus, the Chicago Reach team contributes what we can—from donating our time, to raising awareness by sharing a post, to talking to a friend about a new non-profit partner. We are the match makers, the hype squad, and the boots on the ground.  We do what we can, whenever we can.

Our impact will expand. Our impact is that final piece of the puzzle, the caboose, the gravy on top. Chicago Reach believes that if everyone does what they can and truly wants to make Chicago a better place, then our impact on the future of Chicago will be significant (and expand).  This is the flywheel. This is the future. By starting now and showing interest, you are making an impact that expands—and your support goes a long way.

Reach For More

This past year has been a rebuilding year for the organization, and we cannot thank our non-profit partners enough that stuck with us through the transition—namely Bounce Children’s Foundation, Urban Initiatives, CAPE, and Cara.  But where is Reach heading? 

Reach is constantly reaching for more.  Everyday, the Reach community is connecting with potential new non-profit partners, and constantly networking with young professionals in the community. 

For those of you who have stayed with us since day one, thank you. For new members and new followers, welcome.

No matter when you joined, stay tuned for new announcements, new strategy updates, and much more! Start as a fan, do what you can, and our impact will expand.

Director, Chicago Reach