outreachˈ transitive verb

1. To reach or extend beyond
2. To overreach
3. To stretch forth

1. A reaching out
2. The extent or distance something can reach or stretch out
3. An organization's involvement in or contact with the surrounding community, esp that of a church for purposes of evangelism or that of community welfare organizations taking their services out to esp disadvantaged individuals and groups rather than expecting them to approach the welfare organizations