Impact
Christopher
In 2020, during his senior year of high school, Christopher experienced the devastating loss of both his mother and grandmother in a car accident. Facing profound grief at a pivotal moment in his life, he completed 45 sessions of therapy with support coordinated through Connecting the Gap. With consistent care, guidance, and encouragement, Christopher graduated from high school and went on to attend East Carolina University. In 2025, he proudly earned his degree in Psychology—transforming personal loss into
Breanna
Breanna moved from Detroit in the summer of 2021 to live with their aunt after their mother suffered a massive heart attack. Navigating grief, transition, and instability, their family leaned on community support during a critical time. With the help of Connecting the Gap and the consistent care of her aunt as caregiver, Breanna received the resources and encouragement she needed to stay focused and supported. She successfully graduated from Eastmeck High School.This important milestone was made possible through stability, advocacy, and connection.
Jaziah
Jaziah never knew her biological father, and her grandparents were the only parents she had ever known. On December 27, 2022, she lost her grandfather—her father figure—an unexpected loss that deeply changed her world. Despite overwhelming grief, Jaziah remained determined to honor the promises she made to him about her future. With resilience, family support, and continued encouragement, she graduated from South Mecklenburg High School in 2024, carrying his legacy forward with strength and purpose.
The Matangila Philomene Family
In 2017 Matangila Philomene family moved to Charlotte, NC from the Congo. In 2019, they expanded their family with the arrival of twin girls. As the world battled a Pandemic, in 2021 Matangila Philomene family was faced with their own reality. Dorcas’ husband Nkomolo Muniongo contracted Covid -19 and passed away. He left behind his wife, a ten year old girl, eight year old boy, and two year old twin girls. Dorcas was referred by her church to Connecting the Gap. We have provided the family with financial support for housing, furniture, and camp. Dorcas has recently started therapy for herself through our G.I.F.T Program and is navigating her way through life while grieving with the support of CTG.
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