David Menard

REACH Prep

REACH Prep is a non-profit organization that provides access to transformative educational experiences that empower underserved, high-achieving Black and Latinx students to graduate from top colleges and emerge as the next generation of leaders. What we do REACH Prep helps motivated and talented Black and Latino students from underserved communities in Fairfield and Westchester Counties and the Bronx gain admission to and thrive in rigorous independent schools. Upon placement, students benefit from a 12-year educational continuum, including comprehensive academic enrichment, leadership training and supplementary individual and family guidance, which prepares them to succeed at and graduate from competitive colleges. REACH Prep's model of access to high-quality education along with sustained, comprehensive and long-term support achieves college success rates that defy trends and national statistics.