BGOS TOY DRIVE 2024
What a Christmas Blessing! Despite having limited resources this holiday season... BUT GOD made a way! Our incredible 'Bridgers' went above and beyond with their generous donations this year. Thanks to their support, we provided complete food baskets, toys, and gifts for teens to families at Stephen Decatur Middle School.
Each child and family also received Target gift cards. A heartfelt thank you to the BGOS 'Bridgers' and our dedicated team, you are all truly AMAZING!
We want to give a huge thank you to:
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Cinia W.
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Shayb
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Dana N. White
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Karen Russ Wilson
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Henria Cross-Bowen
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Cherise Young-Cardwell
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Terra Vee
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Roshalle McKoy
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Cheryl Carter
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Desiree Tolson
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William Tolson
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Darci Blackley.
Thanksgiving Outreach 2024
Thank you to everyone who donated to the food baskets for the families at Stephen Decatur Middle School. Your generosity was truly a blessing. We were able to feed many families, and they were extremely grateful. Whether you give to our organization or another organization, your kindness can make a real difference.
BGOS SUMMER CAMP 2024
Thank you to everyone who participated by sponsoring a child, working at the summer camp, or donating snacks. The summer camp at UCAP Shelter was a huge success!
The children were so happy and grateful. We were able to buy prizes for every game and activity that we did, as well as allow each child to take a toy home each day.
On the first day, we had a scavenger hunt and a pizza party to kick off the summer camp, which was filled with love and laughter! Throughout the week, we celebrated Hawaii Day where the children wore leis, made homemade Slurpees, and taste-tested a variety of fruits. There were hula hoop contests, limbo contests, and Olympic Day with trophies and ribbons.
We also had a McDonald's Day where every participant received a Happy Meal and completed art and coloring projects. The children did a wonderful job painting their ceramic animals. The animals were painted beautifully!
We ended the week with an ice cream party for all the children and staff (whoever wanted to participate). Games, jump ropes, and art supplies were purchased to stay at the shelter for the children to enjoy.
A special thank you to Cheryl Troutman Wilson for volunteering on Friday, and thank you to Kenecia Taylor for the snack boxes. The kids called them "the good snacks".
BGOS Toy Drive 2023
The toy drive/ donation at Clinton Grove Elementary School was AMAZING!!! Bridging Gaps Outreach Services Inc. could not have done it without our supporters. We were able to give toys to 43, yes 43 children!!!
The parents provided a list of toys and we were prepared to pick 2 toys from each list. Giving God all the Glory we were able to purchase ALL the items on the lists.
We want to give a huge thanks to:
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Alisa Basile Lykens
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Carri McLaughlin
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Donja Sanford-Sadler
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Howard Swiggett
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Darci Blakely
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Arther Watson
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Iantha Dillard
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Cinia Willis
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Doris Hall
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Shay Bussey
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Lynda Churchill Gordon
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Cheryl Troutman-Wilson
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Kimberly Bordley-Jefferson
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Terra Vinson
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Cassandra Watson
We want to give a special shout to these supporters who helped to load, haul, and assemble the toys:
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Daniel Suttles
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Carla Tolson
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Dani Sharp
BGOS
Thanksgiving Mission 2023
Bridging Gaps Outreach Services Inc. was able to bless 25 families at the Clinton Grove Elementary School in PG County with complete meals of turkey/rotisserie chicken, macaroni and cheese, cornbread dressing, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and dinner rolls.
We want to thank Cinia Willis, Terra Vee, Patricia Vinson, Wallace, Desiree Tolson, William Tolson, Cheryl Troutman Wilson, Darci Blakely, and Lynda Churchill Gordon for making the Thanksgiving mission a success.
BGOS Inaugural Gala 2023
BGOS SUMMER CAMP 2023
The spirit of transparency I would like to share how your donations were used to make this 2023 SUMMER CAMP possible:
Monday Theme: Ready, Set Let’s Glow!! We had the Glow Party! We had a variety of games, music, coloring sheets, dancing for prizes, as well as cookies, chips, and pizza for snacks.
Tuesday Theme: What’s Cooking? Motivational and Cooking internet sensation with TikTok celebrity Jordan
Ramsey! Jordan talked with them, encourage them, and inspired them. We made buffalo chicken dip, a fruit dip,
and the real spinach dip!!
Wednesday Theme: Hawaii Day at UCAP Shelter! We had so many games like hula contests, Limbo, ring toss, and other games. We made Slurpees and slushies! The children participated in arts and crafts and tasted different fruits and vegetables, along with several finger foods.
Thursday Theme: Field Day! We had all sorts of relay games and races, as well as a lot of prizes and
trophies, given for the wins and the “best try’s” (Every child received a trophy or medal). UCAP has an amazing outdoor playground and open field to run around like crazy! There was a Book signing with Author Adrian Jones. I read this book to the children, and they loved it! Each child in attendance received a signed copy of her book.
Friday Theme: Fitness ADVICE w/ Celebrity Trainer Madison Chase! Madison gave us some great pointers on what to do, as well as advice on how to change your eating habits. We also did a children’s sip and
paint. Canvas, paint, and homemade slurpees, and snacks were provided.
We closed out the summer camp week on Friday 6/30/23 with McDonald’s happy meals for every
child! Wow, what a week!
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