Creating Partnerships

One of the interesting transitions we're currently experiencing is the move from focusing on direct support to a focus on partnerships with corporations and foundations.  This week, I started reaching out to some business partners that might be interested in working with Reach, Inc.  First, I gave a proposal to Frank Hughes, owner of Ireland's Four Fields, an Irish Pub in Cleveland Park.  Frank is excited about the idea of helping us host a fundraiser, so we're working to figure out the terms and the time.  Hopefully this will be our first event in the DC area.  It's an exciting time, and I hope we'll be able to make some money while spreading the word about Reach.  We also hope to capitalize on some Board connections to hold an event at Cleveland Park Bar & Grill at some point this fall.  This is one way we hope to use DC's youthful energy to make some money for Reach, Inc.

By the end of this week, we should also have completed the Business Plan while also having a rough draft of the Tutor Training Manual.  This is important as we begin approaching foundations for support.  Additionally, we hope to have our first meeting with Hyde DC during the next week to discuss the possibility of a pilot program.

Finally, during the last week, we gained a new donor in Seth Weitberg, one of the members of Second City's hit show, Barack Stars.  As Seth continues making progress in his comedy career, we imagine that he will be able to give huge sums of money once his career takes off.  Additionally, I was able to make some good connections at the camp I volunteered at last weekend.  You can read more about the camp in this week's Washington Times.  We continue to explore all avenues for networking, and we look forward to exploring these avenues for encouraging Reach's growth.

Thanks, as always, for reading.

Mark

Founder and President - Reach, Inc.