e.Republic has been a partner and major supporter of Closing the Gap,  a  non-profit foundation which was initiated to help youth who have limited resources pursue a better future by closing the academic achievement gap through a three-prong approach - Preparation, Education, and Vocation.  e.Republic CEO, Dennis McKenna sits on its Board of Directors. 

See http://www.closingthegapusa.org/

Closing the Gap is a nonprofit foundation assisting education oriented organizations, agencies and institutions in closing the achievement gap.  Its strategy is to raise awareness of the critical lapse in the education of America’s children while raising funds to help students at the local level reach their utmost potential.  On November 13, 2008 Closing the Gap held its launch event at the Channel News 10 studio, introducing the organization to Greater Sacramento area business and community leaders.  Pictured at the event with news anchor, Jennifer Smith (middle), are Closing the Gap board members (left to right) ,Phil Conley, Cheryl Miles, Kais Menoufy, Dana Howard, Dennis McKenna and Al Najera.