Reaching Out is a non-profit organization that supports programs that reach communities in the Houton Metropolitan Area and the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. The purpose of Reaching Out is to encourage youth to strive to reach an enhanced quality of life in order to be of service to the larger community. Our programs include:

Scholarships

Publishing

Filmmaking

Community revitalization

Consulting

Reaching Out is also a proud sponsor of Anoora International

and the Anoora Voices video series and podcast.



Background



Reaching Out received its non-profit status in 2005. Since then, the organization has endeavored to uplift communities by highlighting the importance of family, education and a strong spiritual foundation.




About the Director



Allyson Ward Neal grew up in the Algiers community of New Orleans where Reaching Out was formed. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a Master of Arts degree in Communications from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.