Listening to Students Leads to Transformative Change at Tomales High School

A collective effort launched Tomales High School’s first comprehensive tutoring program to improve student outcomes. This expansion of Bridge the Gap (BTG) into West Marin demonstrates the power of collaboration, where listening to students and working in partnership with schools, community organizations and donors is creating positive change. Read more on Marin Promise’s website

Tam High student defies hurdles to graduate early

“With the help of my community, I will continue to be brave and attend Dominican University of California next fall as a first-generation college student,” Fuentes said in a speech at Tam High’s graduation ceremony on Thursday. “This is a dream I never thought possible when I first came to the U.S., but this dream […]

Branson students uplift kids by sharing guitar skills

Esteban Preciado and Andrew Murr are juniors at the Branson School in Ross and were able to arrange weekly group lessons during Bridge the Gap’s after-school program for the Sausalito Marin City School District. Murr, Preciado and others in the Branson Rock Band class have been teaching guitar lessons to the children at the district’s […]

May On the Scene – Marin Magazine

Here are some of the most fun and fabulous local galas, fundraisers, celebrations and other events to see and be seen at this month around Marin County and in the Bay Area. May 2 Bridge the Gap’s Vines and Vision Gala Sausalito’s Bridge the Gap hosts its annual Vines & Vision Gala to support its […]

Marin educational equity project thrives from modest origins

“When the late pastor Fred Small started a reading program with a couple of friends in 1995, it was one of the first volunteer efforts to advance educational equity in Marin. Small, who was the pastor of People’s Inter-Cities Fellowship in Marin City, and the volunteers would read to small groups of students at the […]

Nonprofit of the Year 2023 – Giving Marin

“As a nonprofit, Bridge the Gap has shown exemplary leadership in addressing crucial issues such as educational equity and community development,” Assemblymember Connolly said. Read more 

2023 CA Nonprofit of the Year

We’re proud to share some exciting news: Bridge the Gap has been selected as Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Damon Connolly of the 12th District. We’re so honored to be included among some 100 other nonprofits in CA recognized for making a difference in their communities. Read more