Reach Unlimited, Inc.

What Reach Unlimited, Inc. does

Reach Unlimited, Inc. is a Texas-based 501c3 nonprofit organization providing comprehensive programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the greater Houston northwest area. Operating under a "Live, Learn, Earn" philosophy, the organization delivers services across three primary pillars: residential care (17 Home and Community-based Services group homes and 6 Intermediate Care Facility/IDD group homes across northwest Harris County from Tomball to Spring Branch), day programming (the Blair Inez Scianna Learning Activity Center serving 300 members annually with curriculum in functional academics, vocational training, and Special Olympics sports), and vocational services (supported employment placement with employer partners including H-E-B, Kroger, Texas Roadhouse, CFISD, and others, plus on-campus enterprise programs such as Glass Studio, Greenhouse, and Microgreens where members earn minimum wage). The organization is licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and partners with the Harris Center LIDDA for Medicaid waiver funding.

Reach Unlimited's revenue model is multi-stream: primary funding flows through Texas Medicaid waiver programs (HCS, ICF/IDD, CLASS, Texas Home Living), supplemented by a structured corporate sponsorship program (five tiers from $5,000 to $25,001+), individual donations and legacy giving, signature fundraising events (Golf Tournament, SpringFest, Cornhole Tournament, Reach for the Stars Luncheon, Poinsettia Sale), and product sales through on-site retail shops and a Shopify e-commerce storefront. The organization reports that 89 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to member programs and services, and that it maintains higher staff-to-member ratios (1:5 at LAC, 1:3 in group homes) than industry-standard day programs. Its go-to-market motion combines community-led engagement (Ambassador Program, volunteer-driven tours and events) with enterprise-style employer relationship cultivation for vocational placement and corporate fundraising.

The organization faces a structural funding constraint: a $1.25 million annual gap between Texas Medicaid allocation and actual service costs, driven by an Individualized Skills & Socialization reimbursement rate of $30/day that has not been meaningfully increased since 2007. The leadership team is led by Executive Director Lauren Black, EdD, supported by directors of HCS, ICF, the Learning Activity Center, Operations, HR, and Fund Development, plus a 15+ member Board of Directors chaired by Stephen Orihel.

Name

Reach Unlimited, Inc.

Legal name

Reach Unlimited, Inc.

Website

https://reachunlimited.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reach Unlimited is a Texas 501c3 nonprofit providing residential, day programming, and vocational services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in greater Houston, operating 23 group homes and a Learning Activity Center serving 300 members annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Educational Services (611), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ), School Transition & Independent Living Skills (OT) (EDAKAFAK), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Intellectual disability services
• Developmental disability care
• Residential group homes
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Supported employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cypress

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicaid and Waiver Funding: Primary revenue source from state Medicaid allocation and Medicaid Waiver programs (HCS, ICF/IDD, CLASS, Texas Home Living). Funding covers residential services, day programming (LAC), and vocational services. The organization states the Medicaid rate for Individualized Skills & Socialization (ISS) is only $30/day and has not had significant rate increase since 2007, creating an annual funding gap.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Multi-tiered corporate sponsorship program with levels from $5,000 (Member Sustainer) to $25,001+ (Reach Unlimited Partner). Includes benefits such as private tours, event recognition, social media mentions, website recognition, and e-blast exposure to 7,700+ donors. Current sponsors include Sim-tex, American Fire Systems, KO Supply, Texas Regional Bank, Blue Water Shipping, FOCUS, Frost Bank, and H-E-B.
3. Individual Donations and Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising efforts include events (Golf Tournament, SpringFest, Cornhole Tournament, Reach for the Stars Luncheon, Sporting Clay Shoot), direct donations, and the Friends of Reach Five-Year Giving Society ($1,000/year pledge). The organization also runs a Poinsettia Sale fundraiser.
4. Enterprise Program Revenue: Revenue from on-campus work programs including Glass Studio (fused glass, custom napkins), Greenhouse (plants and produce), and Microgreens sales. Members earn minimum wage for work completed. The organization also accepts in-kind donations and wishlist items.
5. Specialty Programs (Bee Hives): $1,500 sponsorship program where individuals or companies own a beehive managed by Smoke & Honey. Includes custom painted bee box, 10,000 bees, yearly honey harvest split between Reach and sponsor. Limited to 100 hives.
6. Legacy Giving and Bequests: Planned giving program allowing donors to leave bequests in wills, living trusts, or codicils. Includes specific bequests, percentage bequests, residual bequests, and contingent bequests. Federal Tax ID: 76-0079085.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Reach Unlimited, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates residential group homes, a day programming center, and vocational/employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the greater Houston northwest area. Under its "Live, Learn, Earn" philosophy, the organization delivers HCS and ICF/IDD residential services, the Blair Inez Scianna Learning Activity Center (LAC) day program, supported employment placement, and on-campus enterprise programs (Glass Studio, Greenhouse, Microgreens) where members earn minimum wage.

Product overview

Reach Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the greater Houston northwest area. The organization operates under a 'Live, Learn, Earn' philosophy through two primary service divisions: Residential Services (including 17 HCS group homes and 6 ICF/IDD group homes offering 24-hour support) and Day Programming at the Blair Inez Scianna Learning Activity Center (serving 300 members annually). Vocational Services and Supported Employment help members integrate into competitive jobs at area employers. Enterprise programs including the Glass Studio & Gift Shop, Greenhouse, and Microgreens Program provide on-campus employment where members earn minimum wage while developing job skills. Additional programs include Host Home Services, After-school Programming, and the Bee Hives sponsorship initiative. All services are certified by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and funded through Medicaid waivers, private pay, and community fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home and Community-based Services (HCS) Medicaid waiver program providing individualized residential and support services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in family homes, their own homes, or community settings such as group homes. Includes 17 residential group homes in the Cypress area.
• ICF/IDD Group Homes Intermediate Care Facility program providing 24-hour residential supervision and individualized skills and socialization services for people with intellectual disabilities. Reach operates 6 ICF/IDD group homes in northwest Harris County.
• Blair Inez Scianna Learning Activity Center (LAC) Day programming center serving 300 members annually where individuals with IDD focus on achieving personal goals through a body, mind, and spirit approach. Offers curriculum including functional academics, life skills, art, employment training, and Special Olympics sports.
• Vocational Services and Supported Employment Employment services matching member abilities to employer needs, including active job coaching, employment skills training, job placement, job readiness, and on-site supported employment placements at area businesses. Contract work opportunities available through enterprise programs.
• Glass Studio & Gift Shop On-site glass studio and retail gift shop where members create fused glass items (sun-catchers, tableware, ornaments, jewelry) and custom-imprinted napkins. Members earn minimum wage for their work. Online shopping available via Shopify 24/7.
• Greenhouse Program Teaching greenhouse providing job skills training in plant propagation. Members grow herbs, vegetables, succulents, and ornamentals. Supports 4 Cypress Community Gardens with over 1,700 plants annually yielding 4,000+ lbs of produce donated to local food pantries.
• Microgreens Program On-campus employment site where members grow microgreens for sale to the local Cypress community. Employs 10 members part-time at minimum wage. Products include broccoli, brussels sprouts, cilantro, salad mixes, radishes, red cabbage, and arugula sold in various container sizes.
• Bee Hives Sponsorship Program Community sponsorship program where individuals or companies own a beehive managed by Smoke & Honey in Waller, TX for $1,500. Sponsors receive a custom-painted BeeWeaver Cypress 10-frame hive box, 10,000 bees, maintenance, and annual honey harvest split between Reach and the sponsor. Limited to 100 hives.
• After-school Programming After-school services for students ages 12 and above during school holidays and summer months. Transportation available from Cy Fair ISD high schools and middle schools.
• Host Home Services Supported living option where individuals with IDD live with screened independent care providers who open their homes to them. Reach provides initial and ongoing training to host home providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to member programs and services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Smoke & HoneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeekeeping partnership where Smoke & Honey manages sponsor bee hives located in Waller, TX. Each year, all honey harvested is split between Reach Unlimited and the sponsoring partner. This program provides unique sponsorship opportunities ($1,500/hive) while supporting Reach's mission.
• CFISD (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner providing supported employment opportunities for Reach members. Also provides after-school transportation from Cy Fair ISD High Schools/Middle Schools to LAC.
• Klein ISDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner providing supported employment opportunities for Reach members.
• Texas RoadhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner providing supported employment opportunities for Reach members.
• WhataburgerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner providing supported employment opportunities for Reach members.
• Courtyard by MarriottminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner providing supported employment opportunities for Reach members.
• Hilton Garden InnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner providing supported employment opportunities for Reach members.
• PJ's Coffee of New Orleans (Cypress)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPercentage of sales corporate donor - donates 10% of net beverage purchase to Reach every 1st Monday of the Month at Cypress location (11930 Barker Cypress).
• Kroger Community RewardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity rewards program where individuals can support Reach by linking their Kroger account to direct funds back to Reach based on purchases.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities: State agency funding systems-change advocacy and capacity building for IDD services. Not a direct competitor but a key policy and funding ecosystem participant that shapes the operating environment for Reach.

Emerging players

• ServiceSource: Nonprofit providing employment, training, and community living services for people with disabilities. Comparable vocational/supported employment focus, with national footprint and federal contracting experience.
• The L'Arche USA: National nonprofit creating intentional communities for people with intellectual disabilities, including supported employment and residential homes. Comparable mission and supported living model, with smaller scale per local house.

Direct peers

• Mosaic: National nonprofit providing residential, day, and vocational services for people with IDD, including HCS/ICF-equivalent programs. Most direct operating peer to Reach in service mix, with the same 'Live, Learn, Work' philosophy and employer-supported employment model.
• The Arc of Texas: Statewide nonprofit advocacy and service provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable mission, Texas footprint, and family/caregiver navigation focus; overlaps on benefits counseling, housing, and employment supports for IDD populations.
• Easterseals of Greater Houston: Houston-area disability services nonprofit offering residential, day, and vocational programs. Directly comparable geographic market to Reach (greater Houston), with overlapping IDD service line and supported employment focus.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Texas / UCP National: Provides residential, day habilitation, and supported employment for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Operates Texas Medicaid waiver programs similar to Reach's HCS/ICF service line and competes for the same employer partnerships.
• BCFS Health and Human Services: Texas-based nonprofit providing residential, foster care, and disability services including HCS/ICF programs. Comparable regulatory licensing, Medicaid waiver exposure, and IDD residential service model.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Texas: Large multi-state human services nonprofit operating residential, behavioral health, and IDD services in Texas. Comparable in service breadth and Medicaid funding dependence, with broader portfolio beyond IDD.
• The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD: Local Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Authority (LIDDA) for Harris County that refers members and allocates waiver funding. Functions as both a funder and a broader system of care provider overlapping with Reach's catchment area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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