IN REACH INC
Preparing students for college, work, and life.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
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
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.
Spark Reading
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.
Mental Health Matters
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.
Where we work
External reviews

Videos
Our results
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
Reports and documents
Download strategic planHow we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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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
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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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 directorsas of 08/26/2023
Ms. Toni A. Smith
In Reach, Inc.
Toni Smith
In Reach, Inc.
Kimberly Robinson
Aaron Sisko
Board leadership practices
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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
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:
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Gender identity
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Disability
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