Project Reach is a service project of IACAC with the goal of providing school supplies, college counseling materials, monetary donations, and other resources to benefit students in need. An Illinois high school is selected each year as the beneficiary of the donations. The school is selected based on nominations from IACAC members by the Project Reach Committee and recognized at the Annual Conference.
Nominate a School In Need
Schools are nominated by IACAC members, then the winner is selected by the Project Reach Committee and recognized at the Annual Conference. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominations are due by February 28, 2023.
Nominees will be asked to complete a short questionnaire upon their nomination.
Join us during the Conference
Join us for this year’s Project Reach fundraiser! Local band, Cut Flowers, will be donating their time and talent for this year’s event. $10 cover, purchase online here, gets you in the event where there will be a cash bar and awesome live music! See you on Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 pm for the special event!
Purchase is required and space is limited.
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations can also be made online any time with a credit card.
Donate Supplies
Preferred donated items:
- College pennants
- College t-shirts
- College tumblers, mugs, cups, etc
- College stickers
- College folders, notepads, notebooks, etc
- Other college “swag”
- SAT books
- Ruggs Guide Membership
- College counseling literature
Meet Past Recipients
Past Project Recipients have represented a wide variety of demographics. Learn more about these communities and the students they serve.