Breakthrough Urban Ministries restores broken networks by providing neighborhood-based holistic services to individuals and families in Chicago's East Garfield Park community.

Tribute to Bette Ann Camacho

Bette Ann Camacho didn’t know what to expect when her daughter-in-law, Kathy Jo Camacho, first invited her to help serve breakfast at Breakthrough’s Joshua Center.

Born on May 8, 1939, Bette Ann grew up on... More >

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Experience Is Sweet Success For Students

Every time people buy snacks or drinks from a vending... More >

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In-depth with the Network Model

Breakthrough uses its Network Model to build a framework of caring relationships for youth and adults, providing them with support... More >

Hunger study shows jump in demand at Cook County food pantries | Crain's Chicago Business

Interesting article about a hunger study in Chicago. Really demonstrates the need for Breakthrough's Fresh Market in the community. We're trying to end hunger and break these cycles of poverty in E. Garfield Park! MORE >

Leader's Brief

We Need You…And YOUR Network! Over the past decade and a half, the board, staff and volunteers of Breakthrough have built Breakthrough into a solid, credible force for good in the city. ... MORE >

Tribute to Bette Ann Camacho

Bette Ann Camacho didn’t know what to expect when her daughter-in-law, Kathy Jo Camacho, first invited her to help serve breakfast at Breakthrough’s Joshua Center.

Born on May 8, 1939, Bette Ann grew up on... More >

entrenuity3_sm_sq.jpg

Experience Is Sweet Success For Students

Every time people buy snacks or drinks from a vending... More >

ntmodel_thumb_sq.jpg

In-depth with the Network Model

Breakthrough uses its Network Model to build a framework of caring relationships for youth and adults, providing them with support... More >

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