About us

REACH Columbus, Inc. is a nonprofit organization started by a group of mothers who came together when they saw a need for their adult children with disabilities. Guided by a Board of Directors made up of caregivers, REACH Columbus, Inc. offers a day program service that helps build relationships, life skills, empowerment, and promotes community involvement. Just like other adults, participants choose activities that are meaningful to them and fit their lifestyle. We believe these four categories will assist our participants in reaching their full potential.

Founding moms: Jennifer Fields, Carrie O’Sullivan, Laurie Booher, Stacey Stillinger, Melissa Barkes, Celia Watts, Christy Farrell, Heather Baker, and Tina Giles.

Collage of eight people at various indoor events and locations, including a girl with balloon animals, a man with headphones and boxing gloves, a man holding a pizza sign, a man with balloons in a shopping store, a smiling young man in a plaid shirt, a girl with a lantern-shaped balloon at a table, a young man at a computer, and a young man in a Red Hot Chili Peppers t-shirt with boxing gloves.

Our board of directors

Christy Farrell - President Jennifer Fields - Vice President Kris Green, Secretary

Adam Rediker - Treasurer Suzanne Lammert Wendy Kirts

“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” - Elanor Roosevelt

Learning Money Skills

A person inside a clothing store holding a black garment with a size tag. They are wearing glasses, a tan cap, and a blue shirt. The store features shelves of folded clothes, mannequins, and signs with sale percentages.

Learning Cooking Skills

A woman wearing a Purdue University apron standing in a classroom or activity room, with students sitting at tables in the background.

Exploring our community.