Reach Within

What Reach Within does

Reach Within is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit NGO founded in 2003 by Dr. Karen Lawson, operating as the principal program of the Caribbean Centre for Health Equity at the Windward Islands Research & Education Foundation (WINDREF) and the core program of the Bartholomew J. Lawson Foundation for Children. Headquartered in St. George's, Grenada, with a US fundraising office in Shelter Island Heights, New York, the organization serves children, adolescents, and caregivers affected by acute and chronic trauma — including abuse, neglect, and climate-related disasters — across the Eastern Caribbean. Its core products are a Self-Regulation Program delivered through rhythmic activities (yoga, drumming, swimming, mindful breathing), a Caregiver Certification Program, a Transitional Living Program for youth aging out of care, Climate Resiliency Camps, a Youth Drop-In Centre, a Mobile Crisis Team, and the recently launched Positive Energy Program (PEP!) — a digital 12-module curriculum currently in pilot schools across Grenada.

The underlying technology is a trauma-informed resilience methodology combining trauma psychology and neurodevelopment principles with nervous system regulation techniques designed for children who do not benefit from traditional talk therapy. Weekly self-regulation sessions are delivered directly in five residential care homes (orphanages) across Grenada serving children from birth to 18 years. The methodology is codified into the PEP! digital curriculum, the caregiver certification retraining program, and crisis-response playbooks deployed after Hurricane Beryl (2024). The organization has been selected for the Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action (2020), the Island Innovation Awards COVID-19 Response Award (2022), and presented at the 2024 UNESCO Youth Delegate Meeting.

Reach Within generates no commercial revenue and operates entirely on donations — individual gifts, institutional and major gifts (managed by Dr. Karen Lawson), corporate matching programs, and mail donations — with all transactions processed tax-deductibly through the Bartholomew J. Lawson Foundation for Children. Donor tiers range from $25 (Yoga Deck and Workbook) to $5,000+ (major gifts), each tied to specific program impacts such as crisis intervention sessions, therapeutic sessions, caregiver training retreats, and student research stipends. The go-to-market is community-led: the organization relies on direct service delivery through residential care homes, schools, and community centres, supported by website, email, social media (Facebook, Instagram), the TCS NYC Marathon fundraising team, and high-profile earned media. With 1-10 employees and an active program to expand to five additional Eastern Caribbean nations by 2028, the organization is in a growth phase but remains constrained by single-country operational depth and a small staff base.

Name

Reach Within

Legal name

Reach Within

Website

https://reachwithin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reach Within is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit NGO that delivers trauma-informed, rhythm-based self-regulation programs to children affected by abuse, neglect, and climate disasters across Grenada, with plans to expand across the Eastern Caribbean by 2028.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Trauma Intervention Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Response (School-Based) (EDAKAMAF), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Trauma-informed care
• Child mental health
• Nonprofit youth services
• Caregiver training
• Climate resiliency programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individual supporters at various levels ($25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $2000, and major gifts of $5000+), each tied to specific program impacts.
2. Institutional & Major Gifts: Contact-based major gift program for institutional donors and large contributions, managed by Dr. Karen Lawson.
3. Corporate Matching Gifts: Corporate employee matching gift programs to double individual donor impact.
4. Mail Donations: Donations by mail to P.O. Box 1201, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965, payable to The Bartholomew J. Lawson Foundation for Children.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Reach Within is a Grenada- and New York-based nonprofit NGO that delivers trauma-informed therapeutic programs for children and youth affected by acute or chronic trauma in the Caribbean. Its core offerings include Self-Regulation Programs using rhythmic activities (yoga, drumming, swimming, mindful breathing), a Caregiver Certification Program, a Transitional Living Program for youth aging out of care, Climate Resiliency Camps for disaster-affected children, a Mobile Crisis Team, and a Youth Drop-In Centre.

Product overview

Reach Within is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of trauma-informed therapeutic programs focused on transforming childhood trauma into healthy outcomes. The core offering consists of Self-Regulation Programs delivered through direct sessions, Climate Resiliency Camps, and school-based modules. The Positive Energy Program (PEP!) is a digital 12-module curriculum version. Supporting programs include the Caregiver Certification Program for trauma-informed training, the Transitional Living Program for youth aging out of care, and a Youth Drop-In Centre providing wraparound services. The Mobile Crisis Team provides acute mental health intervention. All programs are based on resilience research and nervous system science, using rhythmic activities and self-regulation techniques to help children and youth heal from trauma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Regulation Program A trauma-informed program that promotes resilience, establishes personal boundaries, and develops self-regulation skills through rhythm-based activities such as yoga, drumming, swimming, and mindful breathing exercises, offered as climate resiliency camps and school-based modules. Targeted at children and adolescents affected by acute or chronic trauma in the Caribbean.
• Caregiver Certification Program A strengths-based and wellness-oriented training program that teaches caregivers trauma-informed care practices, brain science behind challenging behaviors, and self-care techniques, including support groups and retreats. Targeted at caregivers of trauma-affected youth.
• Transitional Living Program A program providing life skills, mentoring, and support for youth aging out of residential care or living on the streets, including assistance with educational opportunities, employment, housing, and emotional support through a drop-in centre and community outreach model.
• Positive Energy Program (PEP!) A digital version of the self-regulation program that teaches children about the nervous system through fun activities and promotes self-awareness via a 12-module curriculum, launching in pilot schools across Grenada with teacher training included.
• Climate Resiliency Camps Therapeutic camps providing psychological support and trauma healing to children and families in the aftermath of climate-related disasters such as hurricanes, with psycho-social first aid and community recovery support.
• Mobile Crisis Team A mental health support team providing crisis intervention services to children in acute distress, mobilized to respond to community needs during crises including the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Beryl.
• Youth Drop-In Centre A resource centre in St. George's, Grenada offering self-regulation sessions, mentoring, counselling, job and life skills training, and housing advocacy for youth aging out of care homes and those facing poverty or other risks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 460 professionals and 500 children and youth expected to be impacted through Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• UNESCOflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Reach Within/WINDREF staff presented at the UNESCO 2024 Youth Delegate Meeting. Dominique Assing, representing the Latin American and Caribbean region, showcased the organization's trauma-healing work following Hurricane Beryl and alignment with UNESCO's global recommendations.
• Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CGI selected Reach Within for its Commitment to Action feature project. In 2020, Reach Within committed to establish a regional Caribbean Center of Excellence in Child Development in Grenada to improve childhood outcomes through caregiver capacity building.
• Windward Islands Research & Education Foundation (WINDREF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWINDREF (501(c)(3) 13-3768443) is the parent organization of the Caribbean Centre for Health Equity, of which Reach Within is the principal program. WINDREF provides research infrastructure, staff support, and institutional backing for Reach Within's operations.
• Bartholomew J. Lawson Foundation for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bartholomew J. Lawson Foundation for Children (501(c)(3) 20-0130110) is the core program foundation for Reach Within. All donations can be made payable to this foundation. Named after Dr. Karen Lawson's late husband who was Ambassador-at-Large to Grenada.
• St. George's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGU Alumni Association has partnered with Reach Within to contribute directly to programs. Medical professionals and alumni engage in collaborative projects including creating a Mobile Crisis Team. The partnership supports student research opportunities at the Child Developmental Centre.
• Caribbean Centre for Health EquitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReach Within is the principal program of the Caribbean Centre for Health Equity, a WINDREF initiative focused on health equity for children and youth in low-resource settings across the Caribbean.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian organization with active Caribbean disaster response and youth resilience programming. Overlaps with Reach Within's Climate Resiliency Camps and Mobile Crisis Team, though Mercy Corps operates at a much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Save the Children: Global child welfare nonprofit with longstanding Caribbean programs covering child protection, education, and disaster response. Overlaps with Reach Within in trauma-informed care for at-risk youth, but operates at much greater scale and across many regions.
• ChildFund International: International child-focused development organization with sponsorship model and programs across the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa. Comparable in target population (vulnerable children) and youth development focus, though much broader in geographic and programmatic scope.
• Compassion International: International child sponsorship organization with presence in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing holistic child development through local church partnerships. Comparable in donor-driven child welfare model, though anchored in faith-based partnerships.
• UNICEF Latin America and Caribbean: UN agency with dedicated Caribbean regional office focused on child welfare, education, and emergency response. Comparable in mission around children's rights in the Caribbean, but operates as a multilateral institution rather than a grassroots service provider.

Direct peers

• Lumos: International foundation focused on transforming the institutional care of orphaned and vulnerable children, with active programs in Eastern Europe and Africa. Comparable in its advocacy against orphanage models and push toward family- and community-based care for at-risk youth.
• Covenant House: Nonprofit providing residential shelter, transitional living, and wraparound support for youth experiencing homelessness and aging out of foster care. Directly comparable to Reach Within's Transitional Living Program and drop-in centre model.
• SOS Children's Villages: Global nonprofit operating residential care homes for orphaned and abandoned children across more than 130 countries. Most directly comparable to Reach Within's five residential care homes serving children removed from biological homes due to abuse or neglect in Grenada.
• OrphanAid Worldwide: Caribbean-focused nonprofit operating in Jamaica that supports children in residential care and works toward deinstitutionalization. Closely comparable in geography, target population, and mission around improving outcomes for children in care.

Others

• WINDREF (Windward Islands Research and Education Foundation): Parent organization of the Caribbean Centre for Health Equity, of which Reach Within is the principal program. Not a peer but the enabling research infrastructure and institutional backbone that supports Reach Within's operations and credibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/10156335350257496
• Instagraminstagram.com/reach.within
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reach-within

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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