NEENAH, Wis. (Aug. 26, 2026) — Reach Counseling, a sexual assault service provider helping people impacted by sexual violence in Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago counties, is honoring 50 years of supporting healing and working to prevent sexual violence in the Fox Valley.
Founded in 1976, Reach Counseling provides counseling, victim advocacy, prevention education, culturally responsive outreach and sex offender treatment. The nonprofit is recognizing its 50th anniversary throughout the remainder of 2026, sharing stories from its history, recognizing people and partners who have supported its mission and inviting the community to take part in what comes next. All of this concludes at the end of the year with the Reach Counseling signature fundraising event, Utopia A World Without Sexual Violence on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center (map).
Marking 50 years of service is important as Reach Counseling recognizes the survivors, advocates, counselors, volunteers, donors and community partners who have shaped its first five decades while building support for the work that continues today.
“Reaching 50 years is about so much more than celebrating the longevity of an organization. It represents 50 years of people showing up for survivors and believing that healing is possible,” said Misty Pickett, CEO of Reach Counseling. “We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has been part of that work, and we hope this anniversary gives our community a reason to come together around this important mission.”
Reach Counseling to celebrate 50th anniversary at Utopia
Utopia will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center (map). Reach Counseling’s signature fundraising event will bring the community together to celebrate the organization’s first 50 years and raise support for its continued work serving people impacted by sexual violence and advancing violence prevention.
Today, Reach Counseling strives to heal lives and transform communities as an anti-violence agency. Its vision is a socially just community that prioritizes and empowers healing for all people impacted by sexual violence.
Community members can learn more about Reach Counseling’s 50th anniversary, Utopia and ways to support the organization at reachcounseling.org/utopia.
