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IN REACH INC

Preparing students for college, work, and life.

aka IR   |   Largo, MD   |  https://inreachinc.org

Mission

In Reach's mission is to prepare students for college, work and life.

Ruling year info

2000

Executive Director

Ms. Toni A. Smith

Main address

9701 Apollo Drive Suite 100

Largo, MD 20774 USA

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EIN

52-2220569

NTEE code info

Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (W99)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

Voter Education/Registration (R40)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The need In Reach is working to address is closing the educational and opportunity gaps between schools, families and communities in low-income neighborhoods in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Teens Talk Network

Teens Talk Television has blossomed into Teens Talk Network consisting of The Show, a recorded podcast of Teens Talk Television, and a quarterly Student Creatives Journal.

Teens Talk Television, now in its third season, captures youth voices in conversations about their growth and experiences as they navigate their journey to college, at work, and through life. A recorded, virtual show, Teens Talk Television focuses on a variety of stories, perspectives, and discussions geared toward youth between the ages of 16-24 but is relevant to practically everyone.

Population(s) Served

The simple purpose of Spark Reading is to put a book in every person's hand. The program is executed by providing reading resources and distributing books via organized activities such as book clubs and Barbershops, Beauty Salons, and Books (3Bs) Community Reading Initiative which supports and encourages individuals to read for enjoyment, one haircut at a time by partnering with local businesses to distribute free books to patrons.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth

In Reach provides information to guide individuals to services of support. This includes using digital and social media tools to advocate for, on behalf of, and with others seeking to improve access to mental health, wellness, and self-care services.

Population(s) Served
Young adults
Adolescents
Young adults
Adolescents

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of students who demonstrate improved overall literacy

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children and youth, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Numbers above represent averaged ELA (English Language Arts grades) percentages by school year - 2015 = 2015-2016; 2016 = 2016-2017; 2017 = 2017-2018

Rate of student attendance during the reporting period

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children and youth, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Based on percent of afterschool program students who attended for 30+ days. Maximum number of days students could attend ranged from 60 - 75 for each program year.

Number of students demonstrating responsible behaviors and work habits

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children and youth, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Percent of students who improved or did not need to improve based on 9 behaviors and work habits. Did not collect this data in 2015-2016.

Number of family members participating in school activities

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Families, Economically disadvantaged people

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Based on number of families of afterschool participants representing all school sites and including for English Language Learner classes offered for families in 17-18.

Average number of years of formal education for teachers/instructors

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of teachers recruited

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children and youth, At-risk youth, Economically disadvantaged people

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

For academics, recruitment target was 50 students per school site with 1 teacher to every 10 students, 1:10. Teachers were certified and additional teachers were hired for enrichment activities.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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IN REACH INC

Board of directors
as of 08/26/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ms. Toni A. Smith

In Reach, Inc.

Toni Smith

In Reach, Inc.

Kimberly Robinson

Aaron Sisko

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.

  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/26/2023

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

 

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data