They’ve Already Overcome Foster Care.
Keep Students in College. Every Dollar Keeps a Dream Alive.

Donate NOW to the Ohio Reach Emergency Fund to Help Foster Care-Connected Students Stay in School.
The Need is URGENT.

Our fund is critically low. Thousands of foster care-connected students across Ohio are working hard to earn a college degree — but too many face barriers that put their education at risk. When an unexpected expense hits — a missed meal, a medical bill, a flat tire — many have nowhere to turn. That’s where you come in. Your support provides the safety net these students need to stay in school and keep moving toward their dreams.

The Emergency Fund:
Immediate Help When It’s Needed Most

The Ohio Reach Emergency Fund provides urgent financial support for foster care-connected students facing crises that could derail their education.

Between 2023 and 2025, students requested over $250,000 in support — but we could only meet 30% of those needs. The remaining 70% risked losing housing, missing meals, or dropping out mid-semester.

Your gift offers life-changing relief through essentials like:

$25

Provides food, clothing or bus fare.

$50

Provides internet and essential resources.

$100

Provides housing support.

$200

Provides a safety net for serious emergencies, such as eviction or medical support

Our fund is critically low, and students need your help now.

DONATE NOW

See Your Impact

Read real stories from students, alumni, and campus professionals whose lives have been changed through Ohio Reach.

See how your support fuels persistence, strengthens programs, and creates hope for the next generation of scholars.

About Ohio Reach

Ohio Reach's Mission

Ohio Reach is a statewide network of professionals, advocates, and students dedicated to helping foster care-connected youth succeed in higher education. We work collaboratively with colleges, universities, and child welfare agencies to provide the tools and resources students need to thrive.

To establish and promote opportunities for Ohio foster care-connected students to achieve success and thrive in higher education.

Together, we’re building pathways to brighter futures by fostering connections, providing vital support, and advocating for academic achievement.

They’ve Already Overcome Foster Care. Keep Students in College. Every Dollar Keeps a Dream Alive.

Donate NOW to the Ohio Reach Emergency Fund to Help Foster Care-Connected Students Stay in School. The Need is URGENT.

The Emergency Fund: Immediate Help When It’s Needed Most

$25