Rural Education Alliance for Community Health

The goal of the student-run, Rural Education Alliance for Community Health (Project R.E.A.C.H.), is to serve and educate West Virginians across the state about healthy living. 

Health professions students from diverse disciplines travel to different events across the state with emphasis on rural and underserved areas to provide health information about topics such as nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, diabetes education and oral hygiene including blood pressure screenings and self-exams.

Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities

Volunteers help run health education stations from start to finish including set-up, break-down and working with the public. Volunteers have the opportunity to practice clinical skills such as interviewing, calculating BMIs, and taking blood pressures. Want to be more involved? Take a leadership position with Project R.E.A.C.H. such as helping with event planning and serving as an event leader.

Fall 2026 Outreach Activities

September 19, 2026
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV

September 25-26, 2026
Capon Bridge Founders Day Festival
Capon Bridge, WV
Hampshire County

October 2-3, 2026
Bradshaw Fall Family Festival
Bradshaw, WV
McDowell County

October 17, 2026
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV

November 13, 2026
Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Club
Beckley, WV
Raleigh County

November 21, 2026
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV

Spring 2027 Outreach Activities

February 20, 2027
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV

March 20, 2027
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV

April 17, 2027
Preston County Food Bank
Bruceton Mills, WV

Want to know more?

Email us for more information about Project R.E.A.C.H.