REACH
REACH is a school-based program that responds to the needs of students in temporary or transitional housing situations.Resources, Education, and Advocacy for Children who are HomelessWe offer:
- Assistance with school enrollment
- Immediate access to free breakfast/lunch program
- Transportation (on a case case-by-cases)
- Access to community resources
- Often, we have backpacks, school supplies, hygiene supplies, and clothing items for identified students
Community Resources
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Homeward Bound: 970-256-0028
- Pathways Family Shelter: 970-256-9424
- Latimer House: 970-241-0324 (Domestic violence services) Crisis hotline (970) 241-6704
- Grand Valley Catholic Outreach: 970-241-3658
- Salvation Army: 970-242-7513
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrititon Assistance Program): 970-241-8480
- LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance program): 970-244-8400
- Marillac Clinic: 970-255-1782
- B4 Babies & Beyond: 970-255-8687
- Grand Junction Housing Authority: 970-245-0388
- Department of Human Services: 970-241-8480 (Food Stamps, Medicaid, TANF)
- Community Food Bank: 970-640-0336
- Mesa County Workforce Center: 970-248-0871
- MCWC Job Line: 970-248- 7575 www.mcwfc.us
School Resources
Important District 51 Phone Numbers
- School District Admin. (970) 254-5100
- Food Service (970) 254-5182
- Transportation (970) 254-5137
- Student Transp. of America (School Busses) (970) 697-1050
- Child Find (970) 254-5405
- Early Childhood Program (970) 254-5429
- Pathways Family Wellness (970) 200-1604
Per Title X: Who is Homeless?
REACH: Resources, Education and Advocacy for Children who are Homeless
REACH Staff
Director
Tracy Gallegos
Phone: 970-254-5286
REACH Advocate
Carrie Colosimo
Phone: 970-254-5526
REACH Advocate
Maya Solis-Ruiz
970-254-5528