named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Conscious Discipline Training
Provides caregivers with evidence-based classroom and behavior management techniques to support trauma-informed care
Rhythmicity Sessions
Uses rhythm-based activities led by a Taekwon-do instructor and wellness consultant to support emotional regulation and engagement
Transitional Living Program
Supports youth in residential care with mentoring, life skills training, and caregiver support to promote independence and emotional well-being
Youth Life Skills Program
Offers counseling, yoga, sports, drumming, and job readiness training to vulnerable youth in residential homes
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Conducts research on trauma-induced brain changes and neuroplasticityIdentifies and tests evidence-informed practices to reverse brain changes in children caused by trauma, focusing on neuroplasticity practices such as mindfulness and rhythmicity.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Delivers trauma-informed self-regulation programs for children and youthProvides weekly rhythm-based self-regulation sessions using yoga, drumming, swimming, and mindful breathing exercises to children aged birth to 18 in residential care homes and schools in Grenada. Implements evidence-based curricula through climate-resiliency camps and school-based modules to support children affected by trauma.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Engages in youth violence reduction and therapeutic programmingConducts psycho-social support sessions and therapeutic activities including focus groups and life skills training as part of youth violence-reduction initiatives. Provides counseling and mentoring to children and teens in the child welfare system.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Operates transitional living and youth support programsRuns a transitional living program for youth aging out of residential care or experiencing homelessness, offering life skills training, mentoring, emotional support, housing advocacy, and job skills development. Operates the Youth Drop-In Centre in St. George’s providing counseling, mentoring, and self-regulation sessions.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Organizes social impact and community improvement tripsCoordinates social impact trips where participants collaborate with local communities to improve physical living environments for children, youth, and young adults in low-resource settings in Grenada.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Provides support services for caregiversOffers support groups, self-care retreats, and educational trainings for caregivers to sustain their emotional well-being and effectiveness in caregiving roles. Hosts periodic symposia and expert consultations for caregivers and professionals.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Provides trauma relief and psychosocial support after disastersDelivered psychological first aid, trauma relief, and pop-up camp programming to children, teens, and families in Carriacou and Petite Martinique within days of Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. Conducted psycho-social first aid and support sessions in response to acute community trauma.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Runs caregiver training and certification in trauma-informed careOffers a structured caregiver certification program that builds competency in understanding trauma-related behaviors and applying supportive strategies for child regulation. Trains caregivers and community adults in trauma-informed practices across residential and community settings.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Strengthens community capacity through lay mental health worker trainingDevelops and delivers training programs for community laypeople in Carriacou, Petite Martinique, and Grenada to serve as paraprofessionals in trauma-informed care. Plans to launch formal training of community adults as lay mental health workers in June 2025.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Supports food security and sustainable agriculture for childrenProvides weekly deliveries of locally grown fruits, vegetables, chickens, and eggs from the Child Developmental Centre site. Created food gardens and chicken coops in residential homes, engaging children and teens in gardening and food production activities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$162K
Contributions & grants$140K86%
Program service revenue$22K14%
Investment income$20%
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expenses
Total expenses$139K
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balance sheet
Total assets$225K
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Net assets$18K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +46.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BRANDON JAY MCLAREN — DIRECTOR
- MASON KIRBY — DIRECTOR
- TRACE MCCREARY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Bartholomew J. Lawson Foundation for Children Network — Reach Within's parent organization is the Bartholomew J. Lawson Foundation for Children.
- Bel Air Home for Children and Adolescents Partner — Works with staff at Bel Air Home, including managers Ms. Alison Greene and Ms. Lisa Charles, and caregiver Ms. Kathleen Simon, to support traumatized youth.
- Caribbean Centre for Health Equity Partner — Principal organizational affiliation and implementing partner
- Clinton Global Initiative Partner — Selected Reach Within for a Commitment to Action to establish a regional Caribbean Center of Excellence in Child Development.
- Dorothy Hopkins Home Partner — Collaborates with staff from Dorothy Hopkins Home, including former manager Mrs. Maureen Strahan, in supporting children affected by trauma.
- Dr. Karen Lawson Partner — Founded Reach Within in 2003 in memory of Bart Lawson; continues to lead the organization.
- Father Mallaghan’s Home for Boys Partner — Collaborates with caregivers and managers at Father Mallaghan’s Home for Boys, including Ms. Ingrid Lashington and Mr. Shay Phillip, in trauma-informed care initiatives.
- Grenada government Government — Collaborates with cross-sector government stakeholders in Grenada to develop a Transitional Living Home and implement scalable models of care.
- Indagare Partner — Collaborates on four-day social impact trips that provide hands-on experience working with Reach Within.
- Queen Elizabeth Home Partner — Partners with the Queen Elizabeth Home, including Executive Director Dr. Marion Pierre, to support children affected by trauma.
- TCS NYC Marathon Partner — Partnership to participate in the marathon as a charity team.
- Windward Islands Research & Education Foundation Partner — Host institution for the Caribbean Centre for Health Equity
- Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation Network — Reach Within is a program of WINDREF, operating under its organizational umbrella.
- Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation Partner — Reach Within is a project of WINDREF and collaborates with them on health equity initiatives.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Integrated Community Resiliencemethodology: faith_based_community_interventionBy integrating faith in Christ with community-based interventions, children’s sense of hope and meaning is strengthened to counteract adverse childhood experiences, because spiritual belief is viewed as a protective factor that enhances psychological resilience.
- Resilience-Based Healing Modelmethodology: resilience_based_healingBy fostering safe adult relationships, regulating the nervous system through rhythmic activities, and engaging the community, healing from trauma is made possible in children and youth because these elements activate innate self-regulation and resilience capacities.
- Rhythm-Based Self-Regulation Interventionmethodology: rhythm_based_self_regulationBy using non-verbal, rhythm-based activities such as drumming, swimming, and running, the stress response system is re-patterned to support self-regulation in trauma-affected children who may be unable or re-traumatized by verbal processing, because rhythmic input directly regulates the nervous system.
- Train-the-Trainer with Community Lay Capacity Buildingmethodology: train_the_trainer_community_modelBy training lay adults and caregivers in trauma-informed, rhythm-based, and mindfulness-informed practices, healing is scaled sustainably in communities because local adults become first-line resilience supporters, reducing dependency on clinical systems and increasing cultural relevance.
- Trauma-Informed Behavioral Reframingmethodology: trauma_responsive_behavioral_reframingBy reframing challenging behaviors as trauma symptoms rather than willful defiance, caregivers and teachers adopt supportive, non-punitive responses that reduce re-traumatization and promote emotional regulation, because adult perception directly shapes the child's safety and healing environment.