“Resilience isn’t a concept — it’s a community mindset.”

About REACH

REACH exists to empower New Jersey’s cities and towns to rise above the challenges of flooding, climate-driven disasters, and environmental vulnerability. We’re not here to deliver top-down solutions — we’re here to co-create action with the people who live and work in the places most at risk.

We believe that lasting change starts with listening, collaboration, and building local capacity to take control of the future.

Our Mission

REACH is a dynamic, community-centered initiative working to strengthen resilience through localized planning, resource development, and direct partnerships.

Our mission is to:

  • Bridge the gap between community needs and expert knowledge
  • Build tools and networks for flood preparedness and environmental safety
  • Support long-term, inclusive strategies that prioritize equity and sustainability

Whether it’s helping residents access emergency aid or guiding municipalities through policy changes, REACH stands with communities every step of the way.

Why It Matters?

The impacts of flooding are not just physical — they affect housing, livelihoods, health, and overall community wellbeing.

Too often, recovery efforts arrive too late, or never reach the neighborhoods that need them most. REACH is here to change that by connecting knowledge with action, and people with power.

We’re focused on proactive solutions that communities can adapt and lead — not just respond to.

What We Focus On

Our work spans five core pillars that shape how communities prepare, adapt, and rebuild:

  • Preparedness & Risk Awareness
  • Infrastructure & Stormwater Resilience
  • Access to Resources & Recovery Support
  • Policy Engagement & Local Planning
  • Tech-Driven Tools for Community Decision Making

We use research, real-time data, and human-centered design to make resilience not just a goal — but a reality.