Let’s Make a Difference Together!
Very affordable housing for adults with I/DD does not happen by accident. It takes steady support from donors, cities, and community partners to purchase homes, keep them in good shape, and hold rents at levels that match residents’ income. When you support Tri-Valley REACH, you help keep that promise alive for current residents and the people waiting for a chance to move in. You are helping to keep a roof over their heads, keep the lights on in their homes, and ensure that needed repairs, household maintenance, and ADA requirements are met.
Your gift or partnership does more than add a line to a budget. It helps keep lights on in homes where adults are learning how to live independently and gives us room to say yes when new housing opportunities appear.
Where Your Support Goes
Support for REACH is focused in three main areas that work together to keep housing stable and growing. One area is long term sustainability of existing properties, which includes things like roof repairs, accessibility upgrades, and basic maintenance that keeps homes safe and comfortable.
Another area involves programs and events that wrap around the housing experience. These can include scholarships for T-RADD athletes, social gatherings, recognition events, and other chances for residents and community members to connect.
The third area is future housing, where funds are set aside so REACH can move quickly when a new property becomes available that fits the shared home model.
*All donation payments are final. We do not issue refunds
Impact in Everyday Life
When a new property is purchased or an existing home is remodeled, the impact shows up in specific ways. A resident might be able to move out of an aging parent’s home into a place that fits their needs, without losing connections to familiar streets and friends. Another resident might gain a bedroom that allows them to rest better, which spills into better focus and calmer days.
Families feel the change as well. Parents and grandparents know their loved one is in a stable home with very affordable rent, and with support tied to that housing. It does not remove every worry, but it shifts the daily fear of losing housing into a feeling that the future has structure and can be planned.
How Cities and Partners Fit In
Cities in the Tri-Valley have housing goals that include adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and REACH provides a practical way to help meet those goals. When REACH purchases or maintains a home, the city gains units that serve people with the greatest need, and the responsibility for upkeep and landlord duties stays with a nonprofit that understands this population.
Business partners and local foundations can also play a clear role. Some help fund property purchases, others sponsor events or specific upgrades, such as accessibility improvements or shared kitchen renovations. Each piece contributes to a housing landscape where adults with I/DD are not pushed aside or priced out before they even have a chance.
Additional Ways to Give
People who want to support REACH have several options that match different levels of involvement. Some choose to make a recurring gift that helps cover ongoing costs for utilities, maintenance, and rent gap coverage. Others give one time contributions aimed at property purchases or major repairs.
Organizations might sponsor an event, offer professional services, or collaborate on grants tied to affordable housing or disability support. Every contribution, whether financial or in kind, helps keep homes open, rents low, and opportunities available for adults with I/DD who are ready for more independence.
Donor-Advised Funds
You can support Tri Valley REACH through your donor-advised fund. This is a simple option for donors who already give through a charitable fund and want to recommend a grant that helps expand very affordable housing and community support for adults with I/DD.
If you already have a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to Tri Valley REACH through your fund provider. Many donors use this option because it gives them flexibility in how and when they make charitable gifts.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are eligible to make a qualified charitable distribution, also called a QCD, you may be able to give directly from your IRA to Tri Valley REACH. This can be a meaningful way to support the mission while using a tax-smart giving option available to some donors.
A QCD is made directly from a taxable IRA to a qualified public charity. Donors often use this option as part of their required minimum distribution planning, so it can be helpful to check with your financial advisor or IRA administrator before making the gift.
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Donate / Partner FAQs
What does Tri-Valley REACH raise money for?
REACH raises funds for three main needs: sustaining current properties, expanding programs and services for the I/DD community, and building reserves for future housing opportunities. Those priorities are laid out clearly in the organization’s fundraising materials.
How does my donation help residents?
Donations help REACH keep homes available, support programs and events, and prepare for future housing growth. The long-term goal is to make independent living possible for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through truly affordable housing and community support.
Does REACH only accept cash donations?
No. The materials mention in-kind donations as well, especially for fundraising efforts such as auction packages that help support programs and services throughout the year.
Why are partnerships important to REACH?
REACH’s mission depends on collaboration with donors, volunteers, local officials, and community partners. The organization’s own language ties its housing model to support from the wider community, including funding, time, talent, and local partnerships.
Can businesses or organizations partner with REACH?
Yes. REACH materials reference partnership opportunities and community collaboration as part of how the organization grows housing, supports events, and expands its impact. Businesses, foundations, and local groups can all play a role in helping create and sustain opportunity for adults with I/DD.
Why does REACH focus so much on housing?
REACH sees housing as the starting point for independence. The documents repeatedly describe affordable housing as the key mission focus, because stable rent and a safe home give adults with I/DD a stronger foundation for daily living, confidence, and community life.
What makes a donation to REACH meaningful?
A gift to REACH helps keep housing very affordable for residents with extremely limited income and supports the broader programs that add connection and stability to daily life. The organization’s language frames each contribution as part of building lasting opportunities for current and future residents.
Can donors support something specific?
Yes. Based on the fundraising priorities in the materials, support can align with property sustainability, expanded programs and services, or future housing opportunities. That gives donors and partners a few clear ways to connect their support to the part of the mission that matters most to them.
