We are the REACH Program at Mt. San Antonio College. This program was founded to help current & former foster youth attending or wanting to attend Mt. SAC.
REACH Services Offered:
Mentoring and Supports
Housing Resources
Counseling Resources (Both Academic and Mental Health)
Priority Registration
Financial Aid Assistance
Chafee Grant
Workshops & Conferences
Tutoring
Independent Living and Financial Literacy Skills Support
And MORE!!
06/01/2026
Thank you to all who joined us for the Blue Heart Celebration Dinner🩵. Your presence made the event special and meaningful as we honored the graduating class of 2026 and award recipients. Together, we continue to support and uplift our community. ✨Thank you for being part of this important occasion!
Meet the amazing team behind NextUp/REACH! 💙
🔍 Brisieda Maciel - Program Specialist:
Empowering youth through impactful programs and community engagement.
🌟 Kristal Bilderbach - Lifeskills Specialist:
Equipping youth with essential life skills for independence and confidence.
Together, they’re making a meaningful difference!
We are beyond proud of our NextUp/REACH Graduate Class of 2026! 🎓Join us in celebrating your incredible journey at the Blue Heart Celebration Dinner on May 21st, 2026! 🥳💙 Mark your calendars for a night full of inspiration, great food, and cherished memories. Let’s honor your hard work and achievements together! 🌟
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and we are proud to shine a light on the incredible work of our NextUp/REACH counselors at Mt. SAC! Meet Cristina, Laura and Stephanie who are dedicated advocates who help foster awareness, connection, and community support for students every day. 💙
05/05/2026
Speaker Alert! Dr. Sharrica Miller will address the realities of foster care through documentary clips and discussion. Discover ways to support youth and build connections. Livestream available. Free book for the first 100 attendees! Please sign up with link ⬇️ below
RSVP Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8ktNzJ4KQEKu3qfR1oj5NQb6R9cnm_hCrJkf-AQyyJtUQzRKMjdOTUtES1BZSkxJVEhYOTlEREhBOC4u
MtSAC
We are kicking off Foster Care Awareness Month in May 🩵!! Don’t miss the incredible speaker events featuring Dr. Miller and Gabrielle Ridley. You don’t want to miss- connect, learn and join us in raising awareness.
🌟 A big thank you to our incredible NextUp/REACH students for joining us at the “Car Maintenance Workshop” this past Friday! 🚗 Your enthusiasm and participation made the hands-on experience both fun and educational. We loved seeing you dive into the world of car care! Keep those skills revving! 🔧💖
04/10/2026
🎓💸 Attention Mt. SAC students! Over 100 scholarships available exclusively for you! Don’t miss your chance to get one-on-one support with the Mt. SAC Scholarship Specialist, Victoria Davy, to help with your application and statement review.
📅 When: Monday, April 13th
📍 Where: Equity Center, Bldg 16E
⏰ Time: 12pm-5pm
Final chance to apply to multiple scholarships with just ONE application! Stay as little or as long as you need to finalize and submit.
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfltJMBUdf4xUhTNDdbz_PG3ZAlfEeWx5Er6IcezyxNJy98IA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
StudentSucces
04/03/2026
🌟 Join Mt. San Antonio College NextUp/REACH as a Peer Navigator! 🌟
Help your fellow students and make a difference on campus. 🩵
🔗Link :https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/14f29ba481044dbb8845e4b1791391d8
✅ Get paid
✅ Gain valuable experience
✅ Support your peers
Interested? Apply today by scanning the QR code or email us at [email protected]! 📲
A huge thank you to our NextUp/REACH students for joining us at the Annual Holiday Dinner! 🎉 Your energy and spirit made the night so special! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! 🎄❤️
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |