Bridge the Gap

We’re so excited for another great year at Douglass. One very important way you can help set our students and teachers up for success is our Bridge the Gap fundraiser!

• What is Bridget the Gap? State and district funding does not cover everything it takes to provide the level of support and experience we want for our students. Bridge the Gap is our first fundraising campaign each year. Every dollar raised goes directly to our students and teachers to fund paraprofessionals in each grade, critical learning technology, enrichment of our specials programming and substitute teacher coverage.

• Critical Ask: Every family’s participation matters! Each family is asked to donate $300 per student. You can donate all at once or set up monthly payments.

Bridge the Gap Today: 2026 Douglass Bridge The Gap

Matching Gifts

Many employers offer a matching gift program for employees who donate to non-profit organizations and the Douglass Elementary PTO is an eligible 501(c)(3) organization. Please ask your employer if a matching gift is an option and let us know on your donation form. We will send you any necessary information and help you out in any way possible.

Some of the companies that have matched Dollar a Day donations in the past are:

• Amgen

• Chevron

• Cisco

• Covidien

• Encana

• Google 

• Hospira

• IBM

• Kaiser Permanente

• Microsoft

• Oracle

• Qualcomm

• Raytheon

• Sun Microsystems

• Wells Fargo

• Xilinx

These are just a few of the many companies that have provided matching donations.

Let us know if your company offers this great benefit too! Email president@douglasselementarypto.org 

More info coming on our annual Hat Drive morning with Mountain View Fire Rescue.