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REACH

Hand outline with heart in center of palm, words wrap around hand in a heart shape and say Mesa County Valley School District#51 REACH is written large underneanth.

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

  • 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