Based on the U.S. Census, it is projected that 16 million young people, including 9 million at-risk young people, will reach adulthood without connecting with a mentor of any kind. COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted low-income students who now lack reliable access to a computer and internet access. This means losing access to mentors, teachers, and the ability to take online classes reliably. I hope you can join me today during #GivingTuesday to make a small contribution. We've already raised $8,190 in the last 24 hours! Just under a thousand dollar short of our goal of $10,000! https://lnkd.in/daPmwZ6 "Thanks to Close the Gap for giving me the boost I need during this challenging time. With the Chromebook, I've been able to do online school due to the pandemic. I've also been able to help my sister with her classes and print out our work at home." –Mercedes, Chromebook Recipient "Growing up without a father, my mom had to play both roles. She still managed to raise my brother and me to become great men. Close the Gap didn’t just provide me with people who care about me, they truly opened my eyes to the potential that I have." –Brandon, $600 Scholarship Winner …see more