Carolyn Zalewski, Joins REACH Board | We are proud to announce that Carolyn Zalewski has joined the Tri-Valley REACH board! Carolyn holds a degree in magazine journalism from Syracuse University and a law degree from Albany Law School. Carolyn practiced law in a variety of capacities for approximately 14 years. When Carolyn’s son was diagnosed with autism, she left law to focus on his needs and has served as a board member for several non-profits over the years. She is also active in NorCal Special Olympics, served on the Pleasanton Unified School District Special Needs Committee, and has worked as the Parent Volunteer Coordinator for the Futures Explored Joey Travolta Short Film Camp for several years. | |  |
REACH Awarded 'Excellence in Impact Budget Under $1M' | |
In November, REACH was honored to receive the 2024 Excellence in Impact Award (Budget Under $1M) at the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance's (TVNPA) Power of Giving event at the Bankhead Theater!
This year's theme, The Wizard of Oz, reminded us of Dorthy's timeless words: “There’s no place like home.” Like Dorthy, we believe that the key to independence begins with a home! For over 30 years, REACH has provided extremely affordable and safe homes within our Tri-Valley for adults with I/DD.
Our heartfelt thanks to the community and TVNPA for the continued support of our mission!
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Hansen Hive Heartwarming Open House & Ribbon Cutting | |
On November 6, 2024, Tri-Valley REACH celebrated the grand opening of its inaugural Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Pleasanton, California, with a Heartwarming Open House and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. This newly established residence, named the ‘Hansen Hive’, reflects a sense of community, energy, and warmth, offering a welcoming addition to REACH’s properties across the Tri-Valley.
The Hansen Hive ADU is the momentum needed to sustain and expand local affordable housing options and inclusivity to our community members with I/DD. This project was made possible through a collaborative partnership between Tri-Valley REACH, the City of Pleasanton, and Alameda County.
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Give the Gift of Independence this Holiday Season | |
There is still time to make a lasting impact by giving to Tri-Valley REACH. As an anchor nonprofit in the community, we've proudly served our region for over 30 years—and our success is only possible thanks to the generosity of our community members like you!
Together, we are building inclusive communities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live and thrive independently. Our REACH residents make meaningful connections with their neighbors, while building essential skills for day-to-day independent living.
Each of our homes are tailored to accommodate the individual needs of our residents, fostering confidence and autonomy. Your gift directly supports these efforts by ensuring that our local community members with I/DD have a safe and affordable home.
As the year draws to a close, we invite you to consider making a donation to REACH. Every heartfelt gift, big or small, has a meaningful impact on the lives of current and future residents!
Did you know? REACH services and programs are provided exclusively through board volunteers, private donors, fundraising, and grants.
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T-RADD Holiday Celebration | |
In December, REACH hosted it's annual Winter Holiday Party Celebration. The party celebrates the achievements across all 2024 sports. A highlight of the evening is Santa’s arrival. Athletes enjoy the chance to connect, share their experiences, and celebrate the end of another fantastic year. The event also provides an opportunity for coaches to express gratitude to families, support staff, and all those who help make practices and competitions possible.
The teams are excited for what’s ahead in 2025 and can’t wait to share more success stories in the coming year!
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Fence Staining at Our Hansen Property! | Pleasanton North Rotary does it again! A huge thank you to the “Sweat Equity” team, Darcy, Anna, Andrew, Tom, Michelle and Joel for their fence staining skills and giving spirits. The team helped stain the fence at our Hansen property. This marks the second time Pleasanton North Rotary has contribute their time and energy to a REACH project, and we couldn't be more grateful! | |
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REACH Welcomes New Residents to Hansen Hive | |
We are excited to welcome two new residents to our latest property addition and first ADU, the Hansen Hive! Join us in sending a warm welcome and best wishes to our new residents Ella and Julia!
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Making the Holidays Joyful for All! | |
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Blog Author: Diane Warzecha
The Winter holiday season can be a time of joy, excitement and wonder. Regardless of what you celebrate, it often means a festive atmosphere along with increased exposure to large gatherings, additional visual stimuli, and increased social expectations. While some of us may thrive on some or all of these elements, others, especially our Neurodivergent family members, friends, and peers, may find this overwhelming, unsettling, painful, or simply unpleasant. What can we do?
There are steps we can take to help our Neurodivergent family members, friends and peers feel comfortable with the many changes around the holiday season.
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Thank You Castlewood Women's Golf Club | |
A heartfelt thank you to Castlewood Women's Golf Club for generously donating nearly $12,000 to Tri-Valley REACH from their 'Bee Independent Tournament'.
A special thank you to Kay King, REACH Board Chair, for spearheading this event!
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REACH Nominated for 2025 Holiday Fund | |
The Pleasanton Weekly, and its sister publications Livermore Vine and Danville San Ramon, are welcoming the return of the annual Holiday Fund to raise money and awareness for Tri-Valley safety-net nonprofits in your community. REACH is honored to once again be selected as a Holiday Fund beneficiary. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community and the Pleasanton Weekly.
Read the article below, showcasing our milestone achievement of the opening of our very first ADU, Hansen Hive and how the holiday fund can support our work into 2025!
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