Reaching Everyone’s Achievement through Care and Healing
Who We Are
Our History
Reaching Everyone’s Achievement through Care and Healing (REACH) vision started in 2009 where the organization’s purpose is to provide people with the necessary services needed to aid our community. REACH did not get it off the ground immediately back then. It was only until July 2015 that we really got started. REACH continues to be active in several communities that needed help with various services to help our local community.
Our Vision
A society where everyone is continuously helping each other. A community where there is no discrimination against gender, status in life, and race. A classless society is driven by an equal share of resources with respect to culture and tradition. A world is full of compassionate individuals who can wholeheartedly serve those who are in need.
Our mission
To provide free job training for veterans, financial aid opportunities, free backpacks, and school supplies to people who can not afford to pay for private care expenses To make basic social services like education and maternity care accessible to women and children. To organize people into taking part in the advocacy to mobilize for genuine change. To empower women, who are the most vulnerable in this society.
Founder
Rod E. Stanley is the President of the Board of Directors for Reaching Everyone’s Achievement through Care and Healing (REACH).
With nearly 15 years of civil and military service, Mr. Stanley makes time every day to serve his country, his family and his community. Mr. Stanley is a disabled U.S. Navy veteran and a federal civil servant with the Department of Defense.
In 2009, Mr. Stanley organized and lead community change campaigns throughout the Washington, DC area. These efforts soon lead to the incorporation of REACH. He is a minister and has worked as a Resident Chaplain at Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. He additionally has volunteered for the Beacon House Community Center as a tutor for youth ranging from of 10-18 years old. He has worked in the Video Ministry for the Jericho City of Praise. He conducts face to face outreach services at several of the DC area community centers. He is also a youth mentor to several young men and women in Maryland, Virginia and DC.
He continues to make strides in the DC communities by working hand-in-hand with area leaders for positive social change. He enjoys working as a community activist in helping others grow and develop into their full potential for life. His personal goal is to continue to help serving people within the church, hospital and community settings. He continues to believe in the vision of helping others to build and achieve success for their future goals.His main desire is to provide food help for low income families ,school supply donation programs and free job training for veterans
Mr. Stanley is a life-long resident of Washington, DC.
ROD E. STANLEY
S.T.M, Boston University School of Theology, 2008
M. DIV., Howard University School of Divinity, 2007
B.A., University of District of Columbia, 2004
Board Members
Tamara R. Burrowes
Tamara R. Burrowes is the Vice President of the Board of Directors for Reaching Everyone’s Achievement through Care and Healing (REACH). Ms. Burrowes is the HUD Specialist of the Housing First Program at People Encouraging People (PEP) in Rockville, Maryland. In this capacity she provides mental health services throughout Maryland. She implemented the Housing First Program at PEP in Montgomery County, Maryland. She is also certified as a SOARS representative. In 2004, after graduation, Ms. Burrowes continued work at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) as a Staff Assistant. She has had several different positions at UDC such as, Job developer, secretary and Graduate Assistant. During her tenure at UDC, she formulated many positive relationships with employees, which led over 75% of her clients to employment. She was instrumental in starting a book program to Chinese high school students. Ms. Burrowes is the owner of Intellectualfun Management, LLC. This organization provides a host of empowerment workshops. In 2010, Ms. Burrowes made a career path changed and she started working with court appointed youth ages 15 to 21 years old. This is where she discovered her love for helping youth. Tamara is an advocate for youth and with families dealing with mental illness. She has gone to Capitol Hill on several occasions to advocate for people with mental illness. She has also worked as a volunteer in several different capacities such as, Court Appointed Advocate for foster children, Outreach for the Homeless, and Representative Payee for People with Mental Illness to feeding the homeless. Ms. Burrowes resides in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Education & Credentials: PhD Clinical Psychology, Fielding University, (Currently Pursuing) M.P.A University of District of Columbia, 2010 B.A, Business Management, University of the District of Columbia, 2004 Certified in Non-Profit Leadership
Karline "Kay" Reid
Karline “Kay” Reid is the Board Secretary for Reaching Everyone’s Achievement through Care and Healing (REACH). Ms. Reid is a Research Specialist for the US Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC. She has over 26 years of federal civil service. Ms. Reid was born and raised in Washington, DC. Before finishing college, Ms. Reid started volunteering her time and money while keeping her two young children busy in after-school programs. In September 2008, Ms. Reid instantly became a member of Raising Expectations organization. This organization helped educate the youth about the cultural well-beings on becoming self-empowered and well-disciplined through mentoring programs, community involvement and career development programs. This organization acknowledged her commitment and expertise in handling youths and their various situations that she later joined the board of directors while continuing her studies, working her full-time job and being a single mother. Some of her accomplishments included sponsoring workshops for photography, music, fashion and culinary. Ms. Reid helped raise thousands of dollars through different fundraisers and grants received throughout the metropolitan area. Ms. Reid resigned from the board in December 2013. Ms. Reid resides in Stafford, Virginia. Education & Credentials: B.S., Information Technology, University of the District of Columbia, 2010
Janean Hawkins
Ms. Hawkins is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of combined federal and private sector experience in Office Administration, Human Resources, Program and Budget Management. Currently, Ms. Hawkins works for the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. In this capacity, she effectively utilizes her extensive knowledge of human resource management experiences. Ms. Hawkins most recently served with the Department of Defense (DoD). While with the DoD, she was the lead HR Liaison Specialist and the Deputy Chief to Chief of Operations, in support of the Mission Assurance managers and the Deputy of Information Assurance. As the Directorate-level HR Specialist, she provided Subject Matter Expert guidance and advice on all matters affecting senior military and civilian federal job assignments, professional development and training and other pertinent opportunities for advanced technical training. Ms. Hawkins is the President and CEO to ClearView Consultants and Associates, LLC, a company dedicated and equip to cater to professionals looking to establish their presence within their community. Mrs. Hawkins enjoys spending quality time with her family (husband Michael Hawkins and their 4 children) and friends and volunteering within the community. Ms. Hawkins resides in Bowie, Maryland. Education & Credentials: M.A., Management and Leadership from Webster University B.S., Business Management from National-Louis University
Steven R. Foster
Mr. Foster has over 15 years of combined federal and private sector experience with Technology. Currently, Mr. Foster works as a contractor for the Federal Government. Mr. Foster resides in Baltimore, Maryland. Education & Credentials: B.S., Computer Science, University of the District of Columbia, 2004
Shebra Johnson
Ms. Shebra Johnson is a member of the Board of Directors for Reaching Everyone’s Achievement through Care and Healing (REACH). Currently, Ms. Johnson works as a Project Manager and Engineer for the Consulting Services and Bodhi Engineering. Shebra is committed to excellence when it comes to working with people in the community! Ms. Johnson is a graduate of Strayer University in Washington, DC. Her degree of studies is in IT Information Systems. Shebra is a local DC Painting artist and she has an extreme love and passion for the arts. Ms. Johnson greatest joy is seeing community efforts and programs thrive by using her gifts and talents to strengthen the community and the REACH team! Ms. Johnson resides in Washington, DC. Education & Credentials: B.A., Strayer University, 2008
William Drayer
Mr. William Drayer is a member of the Board of Directors for Reaching Everyone’s Achievement through Care and Healing (REACH). Currently, Mr.Drayer works as the Lead System Administrator for the Educational System Federal Credit Union located in Bowie MD. Mr. Drayer passions consists of working on care, computers, video games and helping those who are less fortunate in his community. William accepted Christ into his life on May of 2008. Since then William has committed himself to work and serve the people in his community. In 2017 Mr. Drayer was brought on as a REACH board member and currently overseeing the Saving Soles program in which is geared to help those who are in need of shoes. I am so grateful for the REACH team and I can’t wait to see what GOD has planned! Mr. Drayer resides in Baltimore,Maryland. Education & Credentials: A.A., Information Technology, Anne Arundel Community College, 2010
Volunteer Staff
Lydia Evans
Ms. Lydia Evans is the Assistant to the Board Secretary and Public Relations Coordinator for Reaching Everyone’s Achievement through Care and Healing (REACH). Currently, Ms. Evans works as an Event Coordinator and business Accounts Manager for Microsoft. Lydia is committed to excellence when it comes to working with people in the community! Ms. Evans is a recent graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her degree of studies is in Theatre and Public Relations. Lydia is an extreme lover of the arts, and dabble in all styles: visual, dance, voice, and piano, just to name a few! Ms. Evans greatest passion is seeing community efforts and programs thrive by using her talents to strengthen the community and the REACH team! Ms. Evans resides in Washington, DC. Education & Credentials: B.A., Temple University, 2015
Jonathan D. Gaither
Jonathan D. Gaither is the Media Manger for Reaching Everyone’s Achievement through Care and Healing (REACH). With 10 years working for civil and military service under the Department of Defense, Jonathan strives daily to give his best to the community and do what he can to help the boots on the ground. Mr. Gaither has a degree and a long standing history with visual communication, digital photography and sound/music production engineering. Jonathan has toured with a famous gospel group as a Music directory and Lead pianist. Current he is now the music director and pianist for his home church out in Bethesda MD. His passion is to help and motivate all that he can, he is known to make friends with everyone he comes into contact with. Mr. Gaither is a resident of the state of Maryland and continues March toward his future goal which is to motivate and coach people to success. “All we need to do… is utilized the tools which we were given by our Heavenly Father” – J.Gaither Education & Credentials: Associates Degree, Northern Virginia Community College CompTIA Certified. Security Plus