Reach A Child

05/29/2026

05/25/2026

We hope that everyone has a good and safe Memorial Day with family and friends.

As you are with your loved ones today, take a moment to remember and honor the people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Land of the Free, Home of the Brave

05/18/2026

REACH-A-Child was recently honored to receive children’s book and cookie donations from Girl Scout Troop 8292.

The 13 members of the Troop raised money to purchase new children’s books for use in our REACH BAGs. The cookies were donated by members of the community during the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale.

The children’s books will be heading to the Madison Police Department as we provide refills for their REACH BAGs.

Thank you, Scouts!

05/10/2026

📚🌸REACH-A-Child was recently honored to receive wonderful children’s book donations from three area “Mom’s”. Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day to Jasmine, Vanessa (pictured) and Lauren!

05/09/2026

REACH-A-Child was recently honored to deliver 30 REACH BAGs to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office. There were some special elements to this new partnership. We were connected to the Wood County Sheriff by a member of the Order of the Eastern Star - Carol McAlister. She has been a huge ambassador for RAC since we began this journey last summer.

In addition, Sheriff Becker was so enthused about the program he decided to drive (with Carol) to our warehouse to pick up the books and backpacks. The plans changed only after it was determined that 30 REACH BAGs (plus six for Wisconsin Rapids PD) would likely not fit in his vehicle.

We are so grateful to Carol and the Order of the Eastern Star for funding this delivery, and to Sheriff Becker for being a total class act and great leader.

Wood County Sheriff

05/03/2026

🌟Hey Wisconsin First Responders, we’d love to add your department to our program! 🚔 🚒

To learn more about our program and receive FREE books to comfort kids in crisis, please contact Curt Fuszard at: [email protected] www.reachachild.org

04/27/2026

❤️📚💙Books help to build strong relationships between First Responders and the community they serve! Cherith Clothing & Resource Center Cherith International

04/23/2026

📚💙 Happy World Book Day!

We celebrate the power of stories—especially the ones that bring comfort to kids when it’s needed most. 🚔🚨🚒

04/18/2026

📚 YOU can make a difference by helping bring comfort to a child on their worst day ❤️💙

When first responders arrive on the scene of a crisis, they’re often the first source of calm and reassurance a child receives. REACH-A-Child provides first responders with books they can give to children in those traumatic moments—offering comfort, distraction, and hope.

❤️ A book may seem small, but in a moment of fear or chaos, it can mean everything to a child.

✨ Your donation helps us:

🌟Put comforting, age-appropriate books directly into the hands of first responders
🌟Support kids facing trauma with a sense of safety and connection
🌟Strengthen our communities through literacy and compassion

📖 Join us in making sure no child faces crisis without comfort.

👉 Donate today: www.reachachild.org

04/12/2026

Our Mission & Vision is to comfort a child-in-crisis with a book