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Bridge the Gap provides resources to enhance the stability, growth, and success of children in foster

08/05/2026

A student can have pencils and still be left out.

They may have notebooks but no ASB card to attend school events.

They may want to join a team but lack the registration fee, shoes, uniform, or equipment.

They may be excited about a class, club, field trip, or music program but unable to cover the additional cost.

Back-to-school support is about more than getting through the classroom door.

It is about giving children the opportunity to participate, connect, and belong once they are inside.

Your donation can help remove a barrier. 💚

08/03/2026

As the new school year approaches, many children and youth in foster care are preparing for school without the resources that help students feel confident, included, and ready to learn.

Back-to-school needs can include:
🎒 Backpacks and classroom supplies
👟 Clothing and shoes
💻 Calculators and technology
🎟️ ASB cards and activity fees
🏈 Sports registration, uniforms, and equipment
🎵 Club, music, class, and extracurricular expenses

At Bridge the Gap, we raise funds to help remove these barriers for children throughout Southwest Washington.

Every contribution, no matter the amount, can help a student begin school feeling supported and cared for.

Please donate today to help make a meaningful difference for a child in foster care. 💚

07/30/2026

The fish almost became an afterthought.

The line sat quietly on the water.

Minutes passed without a bite.

Neither of them seemed to mind.

The conversation had become more interesting.

Stories were shared.

Questions were asked.

Laughter filled the silence.

Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen when nothing exciting seems to be happening at all.

When the bobber finally dipped beneath the water, the excitement wasn't just about catching a fish.

It was about sharing the moment with someone beside you.
This isn't the story of one specific child.

It's the kind of connection camp makes possible.

Thank you for helping children experience moments they'll remember long after the fishing poles are put away. 💚

07/28/2026

Imagine a child whose eyes light up the moment something finally works.

The robot moves.

The experiment succeeds.

The rocket launches.

Suddenly, curiosity becomes confidence.

Questions become discoveries.

Possibilities become dreams.

Sometimes all a child needs is the opportunity to explore what fascinates them.

This isn't the story of one specific child.

It's one of countless futures that begin with a single opportunity.

Help inspire the next generation of dreamers, builders, and problem-solvers. 💚

07/23/2026

Every masterpiece begins the same way.

With a blank canvas.

And someone brave enough to make the first brushstroke.

At first, the child kept looking around the room.

Comparing.

Wondering if everyone else's painting would be better.

Then the colors began to appear.

Blue.

Yellow.

Green.

Orange.

Mistakes became ideas.

Ideas became confidence.

By the end of the week, they weren't holding up someone else's artwork.

They were proudly holding up their own.

Not because it was perfect.

Because it was theirs.

Sometimes camp doesn't just create artists.

It helps children discover they have something beautiful to share.

This isn't the story of one specific child.

It's one of many possibilities your support helps make possible.

Thank you for helping children discover their creativity. 💚

07/20/2026

By the last night of camp, nobody wanted the fire to go out. 🔥

The marshmallows were gone.

The songs had all been sung.

The stars had filled the sky.

Still...

No one got up.

Because everyone knew something beautiful was coming to an end.

Someone shared a favorite memory from the week.

Another thanked a new friend.

Laughter echoed through the trees one last time.

Years from now, the details may fade.

But the feeling probably won't.

The feeling of belonging.

The feeling of being accepted.

The feeling of simply being a kid.

This isn't the story of one specific child.

It's one of the countless moments your support helps make possible.

Help create memories that continue to warm hearts long after the campfire grows cold. 💚

07/18/2026

The scoreboard won't remember this moment.

But a child just might.

It wasn't the winning catch.

Or the fastest sprint.

It happened during practice.

A pass slipped through nervous hands.

The child looked down.

Certain they had let everyone down.

Before they could apologize, a teammate jogged over.

"Toss it again."

The next throw wasn't perfect either.

Neither was the one after that.

But nobody gave up.

By the end of the afternoon, the catch finally stuck.

The celebration that followed felt like winning a championship.

Not because of the football. 🏈

Because encouragement has a way of changing what children believe about themselves.

This isn't the story of one specific child.

It's one of countless possibilities your generosity helps create.

💚 Thank you for helping children discover that the greatest victories aren't always measured on a scoreboard.

07/14/2026

🔥 S'mores around a campfire.
🏕️ Sleeping under the stars.
🐴 Riding horses.
📣 Learning new skills.
🏈 Playing on a team.
😊 Making lifelong friends.

These are the moments many of us remember from childhood.

Let's make sure children in foster care have the opportunity to create memories like these too.

Bridge the Gap is raising funds to send children in foster care throughout Southwest Washington to summer camp this year.
Will you join us?

💚 Donate today and help create memories that last a lifetime.

07/09/2026

Before the applause...

There is usually a quiet moment.

A deep breath.

A racing heart.

A voice wondering,

"What if I'm not good enough?"

The first note fills the room.

Then another.

Soon, other voices join in.

One instrument becomes several.

By the end of the song, no one is performing alone.

They're creating something beautiful together.

Long after the music fades, one lesson remains.

Every voice matters.

Sometimes children just need someone to help them believe theirs does too.

This isn't the story of one specific child.

It's the kind of confidence camp can inspire.

💚 Thank you for helping children in foster care discover the courage to let their voices be heard.

07/06/2026

💚 Did You Know? 💚

The average cost to send a child in foster care to summer camp is approximately $400.

That means:
• 8 people giving $50 can send a child to camp.
• 16 people giving $25 can send a child to camp.
• 40 people giving $10 can send a child to camp.

Every gift matters.

Every donation helps create opportunities for friendship, confidence, adventure, and belonging.

Together, we can make camp possible. 💚

Address

10013 NE Hazel Dell Avenue
Vancouver, WA
98685

Telephone

+13609039276

Website

http://BTGWA.org/

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