Meaning & use

outreach

noun·Academic

Efforts by an organization to connect with and provide services to people in the community, especially those in need.

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The nonprofit's outreach brought free medical checkups to families who rarely visit a doctor.

Her job involves outreach to local schools to encourage students to apply for scholarships.

A note on using this word

Outreach is typically active and organized, extending services or information into a community, unlike passive advertising.

Words with a similar meaning

engagementcommunity work

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