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THE reach initiativeRewarding Education Exposure for Athletes Facing Challenges Hardships The REACH Initiative is a 501c3 nonprofit organization formed to reward metro Atlanta high school studentathletes who have faced challenges or hardships with academic and life support and exposure to cultural and educational experiences. We focus our efforts around three programs monetary support mentorship and motivation. Monetary Support Reward academic success through scholarships for junior and senior studentathletes to ease postgraduation burdens. Mentorship Match former studentathletes demonstrating professional and personal achievement with current program participants to establish strong bonds.