How does HandReach work?

HandReach's goal is to see every child have a chance to reach his or her potential, so we work at three levels:

1) Individual children: HandReach helps rural children whose families cannot afford tuition or medical care that would allow them to attend school.

2) Institutions: We link institutions such as schools, hospitals, and youth programs to allow expertise, experience, and knowledge to be shared.

3) Society: We advocate for the poor and disenfranchised by leveraging resources and attention on behalf of those whose voices are often unheard.

How is Handreach different from similar organizations?

"Handreach", i.e., direct connections between people via volunteer networks. Our organizational infrastructure is very lean so that donor money is not wasted or spent on high overhead.

Transparency. HandReach's books are open, and we are committed to using 100% of donated funds for designated purposes. Just indicate how you would like your donation to be used. Right now we are collecting funds for the General Education Fund, the Children's Healing Initiative, and the Sichuan Hope Project.

How can I donate to Handreach?

You can donate money to HandReach either by sending a check or by online credit card transaction. It can be so easy that it is just buttons away. See Donate for the details, or click here:

Does HandReach accept volunteers?

Yes! Please send an email to us at organizers@handreach.org . Let us know of any special skills, interests, or connections you may have, and tell us how much time you would like to commit.

How can I apply for funds from HandReach to carry out an educational development project of my own?

Handreach needs dedicated applicants to deliver funds to poor schools and children in need. To apply for a $200 microgrant, please fill out an application form and send it to the HandReach reviewing committee at: organizers@handreach.org. Please click the Application button for more details.

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HandReach
179 Boylston Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130