We had snow much fun at Winter REACH Out on Saturday, January 7th! Thank you to our officers who helped organize this event and prepare for the Helping the Homeless Initiative and everyone who attended!
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On November 5th, our REACH officers attended the Asian American Heritage Council (AAHC) Student Achiever Scholastic Award Ceremony and were congratulated for their impressive academics and efforts to preserving Asian culture in Orlando. Congratulations to all of our awardees and thank you to our sponsors who made this possible and our MCs Ibrahim Itani and Ashley Ding!
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On September 3rd, REACH members participated in the Financial Literacy Workshop, and members gained valuable insight on money management and finances. Thank you to Hi-Lite Coaching for this wonderful opportunity!
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REACH had an amazing time at the inaugural Mid-Autumn Festival at Avalon Park! Thank you to everyone who came out to support REACH!
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REACH OutOn Sunday, July 24th 2022, REACH hosted its 4th annual Summer REACH Out! Thank you to our REACH officers for making this event possible and to everyone who joined us for fun, food, and games!
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On June 5th, REACH celebrated its new and old officers with inductions and awards! Despite the inclement weather, REACH officers enjoyed games, food, and socializing! Thank you to our officers for all the hard work they put into this organization this year and we look forward to another amazing year!
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On May 28th, REACH attended the Orlando City soccer game at Exploria Stadium! There were Asian American food trucks, video board recognition, special photo opportunities, a pre-match game, and more!
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On March 27th, we hosted the REACH Cultural Showcase. We had such an amazing time watching so many talented students perform music pieces, pop and cultural dances! Thank you for those who attended and a special thanks to all our performers and especially REACH officers and board for putting this together, until next year :)
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We’re snow grateful to everyone who organized and attended our first Winter REACH Out! We hope you had a tree-mendous time!
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NAAAP WorkshopsOver the past school year (20-21), the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) has been hosting engaging and helpful leadership workshops for REACH members and alumni. We are so grateful to Newlyn Wing and Pauline Ho for organizing them and guest speakers Jeanie Chang, Onchantho Am, and Circuit Judge Vincent Chiu for sharing their wisdom and experience with us. We learned a lot from the advice, guidance, and discussions and look forward to future sessions!
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Over the course of July and August in 2021, REACH has been undertaking the project of painting a mural. The opportunity was granted by the city of Orlando and has served to be a great experience for those who participated. The mural features a pop culture, historical, Asian festival and REACH socials side. The following slides on this post show the sides of the completed mural as well as some pictures taken throughout the process. Thank you to Allison Lunandy, Andrea Sison, Jocelyn Lam and Minhanh Nguyen for sketching and painting as well as volunteers Jerry He, Rachel Perez, Gabriel and Katrina Tiqui!
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After missing a year because of COVID-19, REACH had their 3rd annual REACH-Out on June 27, 2021, highlighting the beginning of another great term! REACH members played games, learned trivia, bonded with each other, and enjoyed good food. Thank you so much to Lazy Moon Pizza for their contribution to our event and to those who attended. 😄
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While 2020 prevented us from meeting in-person to have an induction ceremony, on May 29, 2021, we were able to hold an in-person induction ceremony at the end of the term to send off our seniors, recognize those who impacted REACH throughout the year, and announced the positions for our returning and new officers.
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On March 24, 2020, REACH attended and volunteered at the vigil hosted by Asian Pacific American Coalition at UCF's reflection pond to honor the lives lost in last week’s Atlanta shooting fueled by anti-Asian racism. We are devastated and hurt by the violence of these hate crimes, and the injustice against the Asian American community. We hope that you will stand, grieve, and fight with us by protecting, supporting, and amplifying the voices of the vulnerable.
See more at www.wesh.com/article/vigil-ucf-atlanta-spa-shootings/35918771?fbclid=IwAR1_Pcgm4eAv0p8ZUUSpm5ZZJRhDsVNWh16DjnsmelGNUGUkAOtt3jKkwoo |
Despite many of REACH’s festivals and volunteering opportunities getting canceled or moved online because of the coronavirus, REACH had the chance to serve at the Sharing Center monthly. This non-profit organization works with the impoverished around Orlando to give people a hand up for all the homeless, impoverished, and families in crisis. Check out our blog to read about our experiences!
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REACH attended the 7th Annual Quack attack for the 3rd year hosted by United Against Poverty on February 15. They had a blast running with duck-shaped floaties, hanging out, and raising funds and awareness about poverty in Orlando.
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Meeting the Mayor |
On September 16, 2019, members of REACH's executive board had the honor of meeting with Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings to discuss opportunities for high schoolers as well as REACH's mission, outreach, and accomplishments. We are very thankful to have had this opportunity and look future meetings!
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At the 6th Annual Quack Attack, REACH was able to fund-raise over $1000 and met new friends. In addition, Laus Consulting Services, LLC was one of the silver sponsors at this fun Quack Attack event and a few REACH members even won some trophies!. Many thanks to United Against Poverty Orlando for organizing this fun and meaningful event!
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On February 17, 2018, REACH members participated in the annual Quack Attack 5K hosted by United Against Poverty to help raise funds for the needy. It was an especially enjoyable experience as we laughed and panted through running with ducky rings, bubbles, and water guns, all for a good cause!
quackattack.org/ Click here for a video recap! |