What is R.E.A.C.H.? Rush Equipment Assisting CHildren was established in 2002 as a humanitarian effort within Rush Soccer. Players donate their used soccer gear and equipment, such as uniforms, socks, cleats, soccer balls, etc., which Rush Soccer then inventories to ship to different Rush Soccer Clubs around the world. Players and club members are encouraged to take the opportunity to donate their time as well to help sort, package, and ship gear to less fortunate children around the globe.

To date, the R.E.A.C.H. Program at Rush Soccer has collected & distributed over 100,000 pieces of soccer equipment. Player by player, team by team, club by club we collectively and collaboratively amount to something so much larger than we could ever be on our own. At Rush Soccer we believe by instilling our Core Values and allowing our players the opportunity to participate in R.E.A.C.H., we are developing more than just soccer players, but lifelong responsible citizens of the world.

The Rebate Program provides a $20 rebate per complete Rush uniform kit donated to the R.E.A.C.H. Program, meaning both the home and away competitive game jerseys and 1 pair of game shorts at a minimum are required to receive the rebate. The rebate can either go back to the player donating or the player can choose to donate their $20 rebate back to their individual club.

This program is coordinated at the local level by a R.E.A.C.H. Volunteer Coordinator (RVC) who works directly with the Rush Global R.E.A.C.H. Director. Players and parents alike are encouraged to assist in the collecting, sorting, and packaging of donated gear. Players who help are considered OutREACH Ambassadors for their club and their volunteer service makes them eligible to take part in OutREACH Service Trips and even apply for our R.E.A.C.H. College Scholarship.

Most clubs hold the Uniform Collection as part of an overall R.E.A.C.H. donation drive either annually or biannually in conjunction with the Capelli uniform cycle. Ask your local club about ways you can give back to R.E.A.C.H. or become a volunteer for this great program!

Annually, May 1st is designated as R.E.A.C.H. Day. R.E.A.C.H. Day was originally established in 2007 when the Colorado State Senate recognized the program for partnering with the US military and donating gear to Iraq as well as several shipments to various countries in Africa. In years following, Colorado Rush used May 1 as a collection day for members to donate gear, often in combination with an in-house tournament.

Beginning in 2018, R.E.A.C.H. Day expanded to include all Rush Clubs, both domestic international, as well as our professional team-affiliate, Penn FC. R.E.A.C.H. Day is intended to spread awareness and appreciation of the program. Clubs are encouraged to participate by posting and sharing messages about their club’s R.E.A.C.H. activity as well as their support for the program on social media and club websites. Additionally, R.E.A.C.H. Scholarship award winners are announced on R.E.A.C.H. Day as well as the location and dates for the upcoming Player OutREACH Service Trip.

Local clubs may also tie in donation drives (both for gear and funds) as well as volunteer sign up and program education to R.E.A.C.H. Day if they choose.

Ultimately the primary goal of R.E.A.C.H. Day is to showcase clubs’ R.E.A.C.H. activity and generate new interest and activity for the program by using our social media sites to post and share videos.