"With the laptop Close the Gap provided, I've been able to take my online classes successfully. Furthermore, I’ve been able to put myself out of harm’s way by not taking in-person classes."

Briana Reed
Laptop Recipient
11th Grader

"Without Close The Gap, I would have never thought that I would be able to land a summer job, let alone a marketing internship, at the age of 16. Close the Gap has empowered me to recognize the importance of networking and utilizing all the resources that are available to me."

Janet Yu
Fellow & Scholarship Recipient
11th Grader

"Thanks to Close the Gap for giving me the boost I need during this challenging time. With the laptop, 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 Swiantek
Laptop Recipient
11th Grader

"Growing up without a father, my mom had to play both roles which was pretty difficult for her. 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 Morales
Fellow & Scholarship Recipient 11th Grader

"I've been able to challenge and better myself thanks to Close the Gap. The laptop helped me figure out what I want to do in college by giving me the opportunity to do research on which field I want to study in."

Madison Jeffrson
Laptop Recipient
11th Grader

"My parents are immigrants, so I don’t have a lot of role models to look up to for college prep. Close the Gap provided me with so many opportunities and even paired me up with a mentor from Amazon who has helped me with college applications. I now have so many role models I can always go to for help."

Anjelika Khadka
Fellow & Scholarship Recipient
11th Grader