REACH Western Connecticut

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

❄️ REACHtoberfest Needs ICE! ❄️

We’re getting ready for REACHtoberfest on October 10th at Castle Hill Farm and are looking for donations of bags of ice to help keep everything cold throughout the event! 🍻🧊

If you or a local business would be willing to donate ice, we’d be incredibly grateful! Every donation helps us keep event costs down so more of the proceeds can go directly toward supporting REACH kids and programs. 💚

Interested in helping? Send us a message or contact REACH!

🍂🍻 Thank you for helping make Reachtoberfest a success!

08/24/2026

☀️🌊 Summer days are better on the water! 🏄‍♀️💙

Our REACH Summer Camp crew had an amazing day paddle boarding on beautiful Candlewood Lake! From learning to balance to cruising across the water (and maybe a few splashes along the way 😄), our campers challenged themselves, built confidence, and made some pretty awesome summer memories.

This is what REACH is all about, new experiences, outdoor adventures, friendships, and FUN! 💪🌊

We’re soaking up every last bit of summer! ☀️

08/12/2026

☀️🚤 REACH Summer Camp = Summer Memories! 💙

What a perfect day out on Candlewood Lake! Our REACH campers spent the day cruising on the pontoon boat, soaking up the sunshine, laughing, swimming, and just enjoying being kids. 🌊☀️

Days like today are what REACH is all about, connecting kids, building relationships, and creating memories that last long after summer ends. 💙

08/07/2026

📣 We're Back in Newtown!

We're excited to share this wonderful article from The Newtown Bee highlighting REACH Western Connecticut's return to Newtown! Thank you to Sam Cross and The Newtown Bee for helping tell our story and shine a light on our mission of connecting kids and building relationships that change lives.

As we continue to grow, we're looking forward to expanding our impact throughout the community and welcoming everyone back to REACHtoberfest on October 10 at Castle Hill Farm, our signature fundraiser returning for the first time since 2019!

📰 Read the article here:
REACH Western CT Returns to Newtown https://www.newtownbee.com/08052026/reach-western-ct-returns-to-newtown/

Thank you to our community, supporters, volunteers, and partners for believing in our mission. We can't wait to see what's ahead! 💙💚

08/01/2026

These four incredible young women joined the REACH family when they were just in 4th grade. ❤️

Now, they’re getting ready to begin their senior year of high school! Each of them is already looking ahead, making plans for the future and exploring opportunities to continue their education after graduation.

Watching them grow from elementary school students into confident young women with goals, dreams, and exciting futures ahead of them is what REACH is all about. We could not be more proud of them, and we can’t wait to see where their next chapter takes them! 🎓❤️

07/28/2026

🎉🍻 REACHtoberfest is BACK! 🍂🎉

After a six-year hiatus following our last event in 2019, we're excited to announce that REACHtoberfest is returning!

Join us on Friday, October 10 at Castle Hill Farm in Newtown for an unforgettable evening of great food, beer & wine tastings, live music, raffles, a silent auction, and community, all while supporting local children through REACH Western Connecticut.

Your ticket includes:
🍺 Unlimited beer & wine tastings
🍕 Dinner from the Vazzy's Pizza Truck
🥂 A commemorative REACHtoberfest tasting glass
🎶 Live music by Potters Field
🍷 Wine Pull
🎟️ Silent Auction & Raffle Prizes

Most importantly, every ticket helps provide mentorship, after-school programs, weekend outdoor expeditions, and summer camp experiences for children throughout Western Connecticut.

🎟️ The event page is officially LIVE, and tickets are now on sale! We hope you'll join us as we bring this incredible community tradition back and make REACHtoberfest 2026 our best one yet.

Purchase your tickets today and help us change lives, one child, one relationship, and one community at a time.

💙 We can't wait to celebrate with you on October 10!

07/26/2026

Brave looks different for everyone. 💙

From jumping off Chicken Rock to tubing for the very first time, our REACH campers showed what it means to step outside their comfort zones and try something new. Every leap built confidence, courage, and unforgettable memories! 🌊☀️💪

07/22/2026

For many of our campers, today wasn’t just a day on Candlewood Lake, it was a first. Their first time on a boat. Their first time tubing. Their first time stepping outside their comfort zone.

Watching their smiles, hearing their laughter, and seeing their confidence grow is what REACH is all about. Creating opportunities, building memories, and showing kids that the world is bigger than they ever imagined. 🚤🌊💙

07/21/2026

Nothing beats summer on the water! ☀️🌊 Our REACH campers had an unforgettable day tubing, laughing, and making memories together. These are the moments that build confidence, friendships, and joy. 💙