Close The Gap Foundation Inc.
Enriching the Youth of Rural MS
Our Foundation's Mission
Our goal is to provide information and resources that will enhance the life for our youth growing up in rural Mississippi. Through collaborative efforts and training sessions, we will grow and enrich our best asset, the youth of Mississippi.
Provide enrichment resources to rural schools
Host supply drives
Provide much needed materials/ supplies to local schools
Professional Workshops for Rural Faculty/ Staff
Defining your pedagogy
Classroom Management Skills
Teaching through a Pandemic
Youth Development and Outreach
STEM community- based opportunities
Backpack Buddy program
Enrichment credits for student volunteers
Youth Outreach and Information Forums
Youth- centered information forums
Information by kids for kids
Creating positive impact programs
Questions?
Contact LWestbrook@closethegaps.org or tmccarty@closethegaps.org to get more information about the foundation and our mission and how you can get involved.
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