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We're Celebrating 20 Years

11/15/2021

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​This year, Reach Partners celebrates 20 years.
 
Twenty years!
 
That’s countless hours of coordinating events, gathering people in conversation, helping work get done, communicating key messages, training volunteers, facilitating meetings, pushing and encouraging, staying within budget, outlining the scope, staying up late, waking up early, making mistakes, asking forgiveness, and making right the mistakes we made.
 
Twenty years!
 
As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that we are who we are largely because of the values that we uphold and practice. We are intentional about how we do our work and who we do it with. This has led us to the best partners a business could ask for and we are immensely grateful for that.
 
So, in honor of our anniversary, we want to reflect on a few moments from the past two decades that speak to our values. Of course, there are so many more moments than we have space for, but here is a sampling:
GRATITUDE
We helped plan a reunion for St. Luke’s nurses. After the event was over, the group didn’t want to leave the ballroom. They were so proud of their profession and so grateful to have gathered that they didn’t want to say good-bye. If we could’ve bottled up the energy in that room, we’d never have to sleep again.
 
INTEGRITY
We promised one of our partners we could plan and execute a large employee celebration. We knew the original timeline (62 days) would be tight, but we were confident in our abilities. And then, a few key pieces weren’t confirmed until 40 days prior to event day. We still delivered.

BEAUTY
A woman, age 50-something, had never had her picture professionally taken before being asked to model of the Women’s Way calendar. The calendar promoted mammography and cervical cancer screenings. She was beautiful, and so was the message she shared with her community.
 
EMPATHY
When asked to coordinate a conference for media and journalists on best practices for reporting suicide, we didn’t expect it would change our own views. We didn’t know that family members and friends prefer the phrase “died by suicide” instead of “committed suicide.” Words matter – and our empathy increased for those who have been touched by suicide.
 
CONNECTION
We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve gotten a call: “I don’t think you do this. If you do, great. If not, I’m hoping you know someone who does.” Thanks to our connections, we’ve found people to build and deliver walls in 36 hours; a place to prepare for a brand launch; multiple locations for a commercial shoot; and just the right person to serve a client in the interim.
 
POSSIBILITY
Watching people walk along the paths of World Garden Commons at Rabanus Park, the pilot site of The Fargo Project, reminds us that community input is valuable and sustainable. It reminds us: we can do more together than alone.
 
Thank you, all, for being a part of our story these past years. We look forward to the future!
 
 Anita & Rachel
10 Comments
Kamie Beeson
11/16/2021 02:44:34 pm

Wow, 20 years! How can that be? Your work ethic, integrity and "can do" attitudes are an inspiration. It is always a pleasure to partner with you. Congratulations!

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Anita Hoffarth
11/18/2021 04:30:39 pm

Thanks, Kamie!

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Chuck
11/16/2021 02:57:21 pm

You are a great success and a credit to your Industry.
Congrats!

Chuck

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Anita Hoffarth
11/18/2021 04:32:30 pm

Thanks, Chuck!

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Barbara Christenson link
11/16/2021 03:19:54 pm

Congratulations! Well deserved for two awesome people! Along with the big successes, I remember navigating a few rough spots during our long-running women's health conference collaborations, and everything always worked out with very little sweat and no tears. That is to your credit and the credit of the relationships you build. To borrow a phrase, "Live long and prosper!"

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Anita Hoffarth
11/18/2021 04:35:51 pm

Thanks, Barbara. I recall you taking our phone calls when ever we needed assistance!

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Kym Overland Westholter
11/17/2021 04:15:16 pm

Congratulations!

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Anita Hoffarth
11/18/2021 04:36:19 pm

Thanks, Kym!

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Amy DuBois link
11/23/2021 05:00:28 pm

You are both such an inspiration! Thank you for leading the way with grace and integrity.

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Anita Hoffarth
11/24/2021 12:10:07 pm

Thanks, Amy!

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