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A Tribute to Reaching Higher Graduates
Friday, December 23rd, 2011 | Author: Julia Reichlmayr

 

 

A wonderful mentor, Portia Fields-Anderson, wrote this poem for her students!

 

A TRIBUTE TO REACHING HIGHER GRADUATES

 

You are a miracle

There is no doubt

And the wonder of you

The world can’t do without

 

Now you are focused

The journey begins

Setting your goals

Let us count all your wins

 

You’re a positive force

Steadfast and true

Fears and bad choices

Are not part of you

 

Celebrate your uniqueness

Don’t limit your life

Plant great seeds

Diminish the strife

 

You have the attitude

To stay positive

Remember the promise

It’s your life to live

 

You are talent and beautiful

You are a star

You are somebody

Yes, you are

 

You know how to p.o.p.

And break a rope

You jumped off the stump

And will stay full of hope

 

So keep Reaching Higher

That is where you look

Because you should only look down

When reading a book

 

If you ever feel lonely

Remember “share chair”

For you won’t be alone

If you remember to share

 

You’re special, You’re gifted

You are filled with great light

So do the right thing

And your life will be bright.

 

-Portia Fields-Anderson

2011

 

‘Midnight in the Tropics’ Event!
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | Author: Julia Reichlmayr

The Livingston Sunrise Rotary is hosting a Tropical event at Cleary College to benefit Reaching Higher Inc, The Connection House and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Dinner, dancing to a tropics theme band, silent auction items and the grand prize drawing of a vacation in St. Croix! Tickets are $50 and may be purchased through any Livingston Sunrise Rotary member, limited supply!  Contact us at info@reachinghigherinc.com or 810-220-8812 for more information, or visit the Event Facebook Page!

Welcome to Reaching Higher Inc.
Wednesday, December 07th, 2011 | Author: Julia Reichlmayr
Reaching Higher is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing young men and women with tools to live healthier, happier lives.  Our program emphasizes building self-esteem, embracing positive life choices, and improving relationships to foster a healthier learning environment in schools.

Our Mission:  “To motivate young people to live a life of purpose with passion and confidence.”

Our program is designed to produce the following outcomes:

  • Decrease in delinquency
  • Decrease in school dropout rate
  • Increase in school attendance
  • Increase in academic achievement
  • Increase in social competence with adults and peers

 

Annual Gala!
Thursday, November 03rd, 2011 | Author: Julia Reichlmayr

Join us November 12 in Novi where a special evening awaits you. Wear your favorite party dress and be ready to have some fun, as we enjoy a lovely dinner, live auction followed by music and dancing.  Fun for a GREAT cause!

Reserve your spot now! Call us at (810) 220-8812 or e-mail here info@reachinghigherinc.com.

 

A Note From Susie…
Thursday, September 08th, 2011 | Author: Julia Reichlmayr

September 8, 2011

Every day gives us opportunities to let go of our will and trust god.  Recently I went in for my annual “older-woman checkup.” Monday as I was leaving the office I received a call from the hospital: they needed me to come back for another scan.

All the blood left my body and fear moved through my being like a dark cloud.  I didn’t even remember what I said to the nurse.  I canceled my plans for the evening and decided I was going to make a great healthy dinner for my husband and have a quiet night at home.

Suddenly, much of what I do every day seemed unimportant.  The “busy-ness” stopped as I rested in the simplicity of life.

The next day I was blessed to have clear scan and I walked out of that Doctor’s office with a renewed vision for my life.

The things I was worrying about fell to the wayside, and I felt excited just being alive.  I was happier – and grateful – just to be in my day.  Joy filled my being.  Nothing in my life had changed, I was just changed by my experience.

The fear I had faced gave me a great gift.  Every day, too, is a gift.  The way we unwrap it is our choice.  Something tells me we all should be having a lot more fun!!!  Make today count!

~Susie

 

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Teacher Training Session!
Thursday, June 02nd, 2011 | Author: Julia Reichlmayr

A great way to re-energize yourself by once again experiencing the magic of the program – re-connect with fellow graduates – and reflect your experience to others through bringing a guest to the program.

Reaching Higher is pleased to be training a new crop of enthusiastic and supportive instructors that will soon be bringing the magic of the course to youth in our shared communities.  Help our trainees by participating in a “live” session of the course!

Friday June 10, 2011, 6-8pm, First National Bank Meeting Room.

The address is 8080 Challis Road, Brighton, MI 48116

There is no fee for the event. Space is limited however, so please call to reserve your spot, 810-220-8812 or email us at info@reachinghigherinc.com

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Reaching Higher Addition!
Thursday, May 26th, 2011 | Author: Julia Reichlmayr

We would like to welcome our new office intern, Julia, to the Reaching Higher team!  She will be assisting us with our marketing efforts and social media outreach.  Julia visited our Milford High School class on Monday, May 23rd. Welcome aboard, Julia!