Where it started.
In the fall of 2020, two friends sat at a rooftop restaurant in Dallas, Texas discussing the big dreams they had for their futures. Amidst that conversation came about an aligned dream they both had to help people around the world.
These two friends had already traveled to many places around the globe together.
One of those places being Southeast Asia to visit and help a local man named Vuthy in Toch Village put on a soccer tournament aimed to inform the community on the harm of drug and alcohol abuse.
The trip ignited a kindred spirit between the two friends around how magical it is to not only watch as someone’s dream comes to life, but also, how special it is being a piece of making it happen. It was that night on the rooftop in Dallas that the two friends decided that they wanted to pursue a dream of their very own together - creating an organization that helped meet the needs of villages around the world all while championing a local dreamer to lead the project themselves.
Fast forward a few months later and the two friends took a trip to Costa Rica to spend time finalizing the mission statement and goals of this newfound venture. It was then that Katlyn and Chase solidified their dream to start a Kickstarter for other people’s dreams. Their goal is to host projects around the world that are led by our team here at Village Reach, plus a local individual, in order to better the community as a whole. These projects have already ranged from informational sporting events, clinics being built, language learning support, school building plans, and much more.
Meet the Team
As Village Reach continues to grow and evolve, Katlyn and Chase plan on growing and evolving with it. The needs of the world are unlimited, but luckily, so are the ideas people have to meet them.
Katlyn Davis
Katlyn is the Co-Founder of Village Reach as well as the Author of “Fierce: Conquering the Battleground Between Who You Are and Who You’re Destined to Be”. Katlyn resides in Lexington, Kentucky with her Newfoundland puppy named Roman Beau. She has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Kentucky along with a minor in International Business and Art Studio with a focus in Sculpture. When she isn’t traveling for Village Reach, she spends most of her time making art, reading books, and spending time outdoors.
Chase Collins
Chase is the Co-Founder of Village Reach and has 12 years of international missions work experience on his resume. Having been to 30+ countries around the world, Chase has developed a love of culture, community, and a passion for caring for others. He has a Bachelor's in Organizational Communications with an emphasis in Business. Chase spends most of his free time with friends and behind his camera taking photos of the world he lives in.
Everywhere you go there will be people to meet and stories to hear if you’re just willing to listen.
