Bridge the Gap: Connecting Rural Students with a Brighter Future Bridge the Gap: Connecting Rural Students with a Brighter Future
Female student using laptop surrounded by classmates

Our Mission


Bridge the Gap delivers access to technology and educational opportunities to students in rural communities where access may be limited or nonexistent.


Male student using laptop surrounded by classmates

10+

years of service

2,500

classrooms helped

50,000

students aided

Our Services


Tech for Students

Tech for Students

We supply classrooms and families with electronic devices.

Improving our Infrastructure

Improving our Infrastructure

We work to bring reliable internet and data to our communities.

Tutoring Services

Tutoring Services

Our tutors work with students both in person and online.

Securing Supplies

Securing Supplies

We give school supplies to local classrooms in need.

Exposure to Opportunities

Exposure to Opportunities

We create affordable educational opportunities for students.

Online Courses

Online Courses

Our online courses teach students technology-based skills.

Does your school or community need help supplying technology to students?

Shop


View and purchase the latest items offered by the Bridge the Gap store.
All proceeds go back to our rural communities in need.

Rocket Drive: USB 3.0 Flash Drive

$4.99

Rocket Drive

USB 3.0 Flash Drive, 64GB

Confidently store and transfer your files

Cobra Cable: 14' CAT6 Networking Cable

$2.99

Cobra Cable

CAT6 Networking Cable, 14'

For a fast and reliable wired internet connection

Monster Sound: Ear buds, 48in cord

$1.99

Monster Sound

Ear Buds, 48in cord

High quality sound with a confortable fit

How to Help


Interested in supporting your community?

Give a gift that fits your lifestyle, a one time donation or monthly.

Fundraisers

Fundraisers

Mark your calendar for our local fundraising events!

Sponsor Us

Sponsor Us

Sponsorship from companies big and small help us grow!

Gifts

Gifts

We accept supplies and devices in good working condition.

Otis Richards

Otis Richards
Co-Founder

Margaret Richards

Margaret Richards
Co-Founder

History


During their teaching careers in the countryside of Southern Ohio, our founders, Otis and Margaret Richards, noticed the disparity between the technological and educational opportunities offered to metropolitan students compared to those available in rural areas. They set out to make these opportunities accessible and affordable to their communities.

Since 2010, Bridge the Gap has helped hundreds of rural classrooms provide the modern educational tools their students deserve.