R.E.A.C.H. is a mentorship program which equips young boys and girls, ages 12-18, with life skills that help them to discover who they are, how to develop healthy relationships, improve their decision making, and more. R.E.A.C.H. is a free instructional program operating under the guidance of Unity Christian Church International. We meet twice a month on Fridays and focus on relationships between mentor and mentees. Parents and guardians are welcome to join!
Our mission is to connect with young people (mentees) in our community, to encourage self-respect, self-improvement, self-worth and to live out their God-given purpose. We believe a young person without a positive adult role model is like an explorer without a compass.
We all need to hear the words, “I believe in you.”
R.E.A.C.H. mentors are committed to the life success of youth. Our program consists of bi-monthly gatherings between mentors and mentees. Parents/guardians are welcome to join in. These gatherings involve instructional teaching, life-examples, educational outings, and community volunteerism – all designed to encourage relationship building and character development.
Nobody makes it alone
Everyone needs a strong character model. Our mentors believe God has uniquely equipped them to walk side-by-side with another. Are you ready to take that walk?
Our targeted demographic consists of young adults (13-18 years of age) who have been marginalized due to their family structures. Most of our mentees often come from single parent/guardian homes and challenging neighborhoods within our community. Also, our mentees come from stable backgrounds and environments, but they need a listening ear from a trusted mentor. The objective of the mentoring program is to:
- Establish cross-generational productive relationships between mentor and mentee
- Guide each mentee into developing a relationship with Jesus Christ
- Provide different perspectives on life, living, and achievement through instructional teaching, life-example, educational outings, and community volunteerism
- Encourage self-respect, self-improvement, and self-worth
- Train mentees to be leaders and strategic thinkers who are able to critically think and problem solve
Our REACH mentors are willing to take the time to befriend, to care, and to share their life experiences to encourage another person. In Acts 20:17, Paul explains to the elders at Ephesus, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you” (Acts 20:17). In other words, Paul is telling the elders, “I showed you, now you show them.” Show who? Show others in your faith community how to live their lives for Christ.
God has filled the body of Christ with many potential mentors besides those who are nameed as elders or shepherds. Our mentors are Godly men and women who are striving for perfection; they have experienced failures and successes in life; they have been gifted by the Holy Spirit; and they care about people. These qualities equip them to be exceptional mentors for God’s people.
Our strategy is simple and can be summarized in this statement: ” Everyone needs someone to point them to success.” These gatherings will involve instructional teaching, life-example, educational outings, and community volunteerism – all designed to encourage relationship building and character development. Everyone needs a strong character model. Our mentors believe God has uniquely equipped them to walk side-by-side with another. Are you ready to take a walk?