Bridging Gaps, a Garrett County nonprofit focused on meeting practical needs for local children and families, will host its first gala, “A Night Under the Circus Lights,” on Thursday, June 5, at Dutch’s at Silver Tree.
Founded by Kasey and Lisa Moritz, Bridging Gaps began with simple acts of kindness and has grown into a formal nonprofit supporting local students through its Feeding Futures program.
Each weekend during the school year, the organization provides food bags for 100 children, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and easy-to-prepare items designed for kids who may not have access to extra ingredients, kitchen tools, or adult help.
“Food insecurity is real here,” said Casey Moritz, co-founder of Bridging Gaps. “We’re trying to give kids a better chance at being successful.”
The organization currently works closely with Broadford Elementary and has also helped meet other urgent needs, including shoes, socks, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and food pantry support. Bridging Gaps hopes to continue expanding its reach to serve more children and additional schools in the future.
The June 5 event will feature dinner, a silent auction, community connection, and live circus entertainment. Proceeds will support Bridging Gaps’ ongoing work to feed children and respond to identified needs in Garrett County.
Tickets for the event are $150 per person, and space is limited to approximately 100–115 guests. Sponsorships and silent auction donations are also welcome.
“We’ve shown that we can do this,” Moritz said. “But we can do a lot more with other people.”
To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, volunteer, or learn more, visit bridginggapsnonprofit.org, email bridginggapsnonprofit@gmail.com, or call/text 301-830-1697.
Hear more from Kasey in his own words on The Backbone podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube this Friday, May 8.