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Tag: Operation REACH

Federal trustee: Operation REACH has filed misleading documents in bankruptcy court

The nonprofit could be forced to sell its buildings to pay off its debts.
by Jessica Williams February 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

EPA’s inspector general now investigating Operation REACH’s use of $50,000 grant

The troubled nonprofit got the money last year to train students in converting cooking oil to diesel fuel.
by Jessica Williams May 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Bank seeks foreclosure on Operation REACH’s headquarters

The education nonprofit is barred from receiving federal funds after it couldn't account for $900,000 in spending.
by Jessica Williams May 3, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

State revokes day care license of Operation REACH's center

by Jessica Williams September 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Federal audit slams local nonprofit: $900,000 questioned

by Jessica Williams September 6, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Education nonprofit ‘struggling for survival’ and under investigation

A nonprofit organization that earned acclaim tutoring students has drastically cut its programs because, former employees say, it lacked financial acumen and suffered from its leader’s extravagant spending.
by Jessica Williams March 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Education nonprofit Operation Reach 'struggling for survival' and under investigation by federal agency

A nonprofit organization that earned acclaim tutoring students has drastically cut its programs because, former employees say, it lacked financial acumen and suffered from its leader’s extravagant spending.
by Jessica Williams March 22, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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