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Our Mission
Working to make the Kansas City region sustainable by connecting environment, economy, and community.
Bridging The Gap (BTG) works to make the Kansas City region sustainable by "connecting environment, economy and community," and is the premier organization in the area providing environmental education and volunteer action through more than 1,500 volunteers annually. As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of donations to keep working. If you believe in our mission, please consider making an investment in BTG. Whether it's $5 through our Core monthly giving program or a one-time gift, we are extremely thankful!
Make a DonationOur Programs
Bridging the Gap fulfills its mission through an extensive array of programs.
Join Our Core
And join the growing number of individuals at the center of keeping Kansas City's environment and citizens healthy and thriving for generations to come
Show your support through monthly giving
You have the power to make Kansas City’s environmental focus stronger than ever. Through a monthly donation, our special group of Core supporters ensures the growth of our sustainability programs that serve the community and work for a healthy, resilient environment for KC. You can give as much or as little as you are able, and you can cancel or change your donation at any time. We can all be part of a more sustainable Kansas City!
Donate Todayupcoming events
December 5, 2018 @ 9:00 am - February 15, 2020 @ 5:00 pm
Recycling
Volunteer, Ongoing: Wednesday – Saturday, Red Bridge Recycling Center
December 5, 2018 @ 9:30 am - January 23, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
Recycling
Volunteer: Any Wednesday, Red Bridge Recycling Center
December 15 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Recycling
Urgent Volunteer Request: Red Bridge Recycling Center, flexible shifts
December 29 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Recycling
Volunteer: Post-Holiday Recycling Center Volunteers Needed, 4 Hour Shifts
January 5, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Recycling
Volunteer: Post-Holiday Recycling Center Volunteers Needed, 4 Hour Shifts
January 15, 2019 @ 8:00 am - December 21, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Bridging The Gap
Bridging The Gap
Internship: Business Recycling Program, January – December 2019
January 15, 2019 @ 8:00 am - May 14, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Bridging The Gap
Bridging The Gap
Internship: Volunteer Services Management, January – May, 2019
January 15, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Green Business Network
Event: Green Team Series – Implementing Ideas and Keeping Enthusiasm
March 12, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Green Business Network
Event: Ripple Glass Tour for GBN Members
April 4, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Green Business Network
Event: Green Team Series – Marketing: Telling Your Story Effectively
Volunteer With Us!
Special Need for Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers Needed Saturday Dec 29 and Jan 5! Flexible 4-hour shifts! Ho Ho Whoa! That’s a lot of holiday packaging! Help us manage the influx of post-holiday waste! Grab your family, and volunteer outside with us at the Red Bridge Community Recycling Center. Also, this is a great opportunity for students on holiday break. Volunteers assist the recycling center site manager with various duties, such as breaking down cardboard, assisting patrons, etc. Location: Red Bridge Community Recycling Center 5200 E. Red Bridge Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137. For more info about this role, including min age and registration instructions, click button below!
bridging the gap by the numbers
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400
business-people educated on "green" practices a year
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1,600
volunteers educating the public and restoring the environment
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7,330
trees planted in the greater kansas city area last year
What's happening now
Internship Opening: Volunteer Management
Bridging The Gap is offering the following unpaid internship. This internship is a terrific way for individuals with an entry-level nonprofit background to learn how to develop a solid volunteer program. Program: Volunteer Services Management Name of Internship: Volunteer Services Management Internship Length of Internship: 8 to 10 weeks, winter 2019 (flexible start and end … Continued
Internship Opening: Business Recycling
Bridging The Gap is offering the following unpaid internship. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a career move into the environmental sector. We will begin interviewing for this position in January. Program: MARC SWMD Business Recycling Program Name of Internship: Business Recycling Program Intern Length of Internship: January – December, 2019 You need … Continued
Post-Holiday Recycling Center Volunteers Wanted
Red Bridge Recycling Center Saturday, December 29 and January 5 Two shifts: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM or 1:00 – 5:00 PM Ho Ho Whoa! That’s a lot of holiday packaging! Help us manage the influx of post-holiday waste! Grab your family, and volunteer outside with us at the Red Bridge Community Recycling Center. Also, … Continued
Meet A Member: Bruce Frederick
A Green Business Network Member Spotlight Meet Bruce Frederick, a professional geologist who joined the Green Business Network in August. We recently chatted with Bruce to learn more about his business, Frederick Geosciences, LLC, his ongoing research on sedimentary basins, and what spurred his interest in the environment. With more than 23 years … Continued
