Our Programs

Criminal Justice & Civil Rights

We have secured the release of 30+ individuals from incarceration and played a major role in Richmond’s ‘Ban The Box’ legislation. We also work to restore the voting rights of formerly incarcerated people.

Environmental Justice

We train marginalized individuals in solar installation (70+ to date), while fighting fossil fuel infrastructure and advocating for environmentally just policy.

Housing

We connect formerly incarcerated individuals with ~20 long-term beds, across the Commonwealth, to ease their transition back to public life.

About Bridging The Gap In Virginia

Our mission is to empower formerly incarcerated persons, veterans, at-risk youth, substance abusers and those suffering from homelessness. We help these groups of people overcome barriers that hinder their effective transition following military duty, recovery and/or incarceration into mainstream society with positive outlooks towards sustained success. We are driven by a commitment to restorative justice, environmental justice, and sustainability.

Success Stories

Sherodd Long

Sherodd Long

Energy Efficiency Consultant, Resource Innovations

Sherrod has found a match as a solar installer at Resource Innovations. He’s been at the position for a few months and is grateful for Bridging The Gap In Virginia for helping him find this path. Click to read more.

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Sherrod Long

Sherrod Long first got involved with Bridging The Gap In Virginia in April of 2022 at the recommendation of a friend. When he initially joined the program, he had no solar experience though he had Read more…