Jean Radach, Angel Reach Executive Director, Announces Retirement

CONROE, TX – After more than a dozen years with the organization and nearly seven as Executive Director, Jean Radach announced she is retiring from Angel Reach effective December 31st.

Radach joined Angel Reach in 2011 as a volunteer, driving clients to and from job interviews, school, and appointments. When Angel Reach received a $25,000 grant to develop the Transitional Living Program; as part of that, Radach stepped up to lead the Foster Success Program. Then in June 2017, she became Executive Director.

“As a team, we’ve accomplished so much over the past years. The agency has come so far, and there’s so much to be proud of with our first clients moving into The Village. I see us continuing to gain momentum, and I feel it’s time for younger legs to lead the charge,” Radach said about her decision to retire.

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In her new chapter, Radach plans to travel, spend time with her 15-month-old grandbaby, and play more pickleball. She will remain an active member of Angel Reach’s Board of Directors. “I’ll always be within Reach,” she said.

“Angel Reach has been blessed to have the unwavering commitment and dedication that Jean has brought to the organization over the years. She has led by example with sincere love for our clients, volunteers and staff, and we will always be grateful for all she’s does,” said Charles Maurice, Chairman of the Angel Reach Board of Directors.

Angel Reach plans to announce their new Executive Director after the first of the year.

Angel Reach is a Montgomery County nonprofit serving the Greater Houston area focused on meeting the needs of youth who have aged out (16-24) of the foster care system (CPS) and also supports families (next of kin) keeping children out of CPS. Angel Reach offers a wide range of volunteer/financial opportunities to get involved. To find out more, visit the website at www.AngelReach.org.

About Angel Reach

Angel Reach breaks the generational cycle of abuse, neglect, and homelessness by equipping homeless and aged-out foster youth to live independently, as well as providing critical services and support to relatives serving as caregivers.” Dedicated to the continued development of programs to prevent homelessness for Montgomery County foster care alumni ages 16-24 since 2004, Angel Reach is a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Conroe, Texas. Additionally, Angel Reach serves and supports kinship families and the children living with relatives after being removed from a neglectful or abusive home. The goals are to help children and young adults achieve their full potential despite the obstacles by providing employment assistance, education advising, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, support groups and additional resources. Angel Reach is a United Way of Greater Houston partner organization.

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