BRIDGING THE GAP COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT

Bridging the Gap Community Enrichment is a community outreach and enrichment organization that was impressed upon the heart of its founder, Tymeka Y. Whiteside. BTG was conceptualized during the fall of 2010 and launched in August 2011. Bridging the Gap Community Enrichment became a recognized non-profit organization by North Carolina in the winter of 2019. This organization shares the good news of love, hope, and charity to all people while remaining focused on meeting the needs of the community members. Strategic planning continues to evolve to effectively equip program participants with tools and resources for success. The mission of BTG is to foster a healthy lifestyle while minimizing and eliminating the burdens of hurt, isolation, stress, and lack of knowledge. The mission extends further to enrich the lives of all that gain empowerment through community engagements, seminars, panel discussions, and outreach opportunities. The vision of BTG is to be a holistic catalyst that bridges the emotional and social gap that separates people because of age, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.