About Bridge the Gap

Bridge the Gap is more than just a name - it’s a mission. When we learned how many people in Tampa are experiencing homelessness, we realized there was a gap in our community: a gap between those who have more than enough and those who are struggling just to get by. As high school seniors, we wanted to do more than just acknowledge the problem. We wanted to take action, to create a way for people our age and our community to come together and make a real difference.

Our project is built on the belief that small acts of kindness, when multiplied, can change lives. Through organizing drives, assembling care packages, and donating to local shelters, we are working to bridge the gap between comfort and need, awareness and action, compassion and change.

But Bridge the Gap isn’t only about providing items or resources - it’s about building connections. Every drive, every package, every act of giving is a reminder that no one is invisible, and everyone deserves dignity and hope. By bringing students, families, and neighbors together, we want to create a movement that inspires others to step in and help close the distance between hardship and possibility.