Bridging The Gap
What We Offer
Bridging the Gap is a partnership
between PCs for People and Mobile
Beacon that brings access to life and
helps low-income individuals and families
get on the path to opportunity by
providing the first-class technology, they
need to break the cycle of poverty.
Bridging the Gap enables BEST Community Resource Center to
offer the community high-quality,
affordable computers and first-class
uncapped, high-speed, and unlimited
internet service.
Desktops
Purchase an affordable computer:
Desktops start at $75 and include 4 GB of RAM, 250 GB Hard Drives and
a Windows 10 Operating System.
Keyboard, mouse and cords are free with each desktop. A flat screen
monitor is an additional $25 or $35.
Laptops
Pricing varies based on age, speed & other features:
Laptops start at $100 and include 4 GB of RAM, 250 GB Hard Drives and
a Windows 10 Operating System.
Hard drive size and RAM amount can be increased for an additional fee.
Repairs
Every computer includes a 1-year hardware warranty where issues are
repaired free! User-caused issues (like physical damage and viruses) aren’t
covered under warranty.
Low Cost Internet
Internet with unlimited data available from Bridging the Gap. Purchase the
modem and your choice of 1, 3, 6 or 12 months of internet to begin service.
Order Online
Order desktops, laptops, wireless internet modems and accessories any time! Create an account and upload proof of eligibility at checkout.
What to Upload:
1. A Photo ID
2. Proof of Eligibility: Bring a document under 12 months old that shows current enrollment in an income-based government assistance program with your name on it (must match name on photo ID).
Acceptable documents include:
• A SNAP statement (EBT card alone is not accepted)
• Medicaid card/approval letter for Medical Assistance (dated)
• A statement of benefits from: Social Security, General Assistance, Veteran Administration, Retirement/Pension, or Unemployment Compensation
• Proof of WIC or Head Start
• Proof of Pell Grant
• Section 8 document
• Federal Public Housing document or Public Housing ID
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program statement
• Free or reduced lunch (National School Lunch Program)
• State, federal, or tribal tax return (W2 forms not accepted.