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Monday, September 13, 2010
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Friday, October 22, 2010
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Passing On The Positive
Passing On The Positive DeShaun – Bible study leader, mentor and friend This is the seventh installment of our focus on Breakthrough’s Network Model. While the cycle of poverty, despair and violence still grips some families in communities......More >
Cabrini Green Legal Aid
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Breakthrough is happy to announce a new partnership with Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA). East Garfield Park residents will now have access to free legal aid every first......More >
Lamar's Aunt, Wanda
Lamar's Aunt, Wanda This is the sixth installment of our focus on Breakthrough’s Network Model. Lamar has......More >
Mr. Wipachit—principal
Mr. Wipachit—principal Besides the coaches, tutors, mentors and family members in his network of support, Lamar includes his high school......More >
Kevin-Pastor, Coach, Mentor
Kevin – Pastor, Coach and Mentor This is the fourth installment of our focus on Breakthrough’s Network Model. ...More >
Joshua 24/7
Joshua 24/7 Expanded Services Make A Positive Impact It’s been just over a year since the Breakthrough Joshua Center expanded hours to become operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week – even in the face of a tough economy. Until the beginning of 2009,......More >
Go Behind the Scenes
Go Behind the Scenes What does it really take to help children overcome barriers like poverty? Why is it so hard for homeless......More >
Tribute to Bette Ann Camacho
Tribute to Bette Ann Camacho by Elizabeth Laird 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 >
Exploring Relationships That Work
In-depth with the Network Model A Year of Exploring Relationships That Work Breakthrough uses its Network Model to build a framework of caring relationships for youth and adults, providing them with support......More >
09 Year in Reiview
Breakthrough Moves Forward In 2009 In a difficult year when several Chicago nonprofits and service providers were forced to close their doors, Breakthrough Urban Ministries has not cut a single staff position or cut back on any of our services. This is all thanks to your...More >
We Are Better Together
We Are Better Together (But It’s Not Always Easy!) Antonio Daniels is a case manager and life coach at Breakthrough Urban Ministries. He came on staff just a year ago, but already Tony’s life has been changed in ways that he wasn’t counting on. In this season......More >
Thankful this Season
Thankful – Even In Difficult TimesThe holidays can be an especially difficult time for many, including people who have no family or are estranged from their family. But many guests at Breakthrough Urban Ministries still have much to say about what they are thankful for.Dorise......More >
Sort Toys this Christmas
Spread Christmas Joy By Sorting Toys!Breakthrough volunteers are gearing up for the Annual Christmas Store. This year’s event will be Saturday, December 19th at the Breakthrough Ministry Center. The Store......More >
A Wondrous Benefit
A Wondrous Event Thanks to everyone who attended our Annual Benefit on Friday night, October 30th. Together we raised over $877,000 to support life-changing work in the city. Praise God!Also, in case you missed it, take......More >
Tables Set For Miracles
The Tables Are Set For Miracles Table Hosts Experience The Power Of Small Sacrifices “Table hosting is the most significant way we can be a part of the ministry,” says Keith Sunahara. Keith and his wife, Janice, have been table hosts at Breakthrough Urban......More >
Library is a Community Resource
New Library Is a Rich Community Resource A reading bug has spread through families who visit the Breakthrough Joshua Center. Throughout the day, many residents of East Garfield Park visit the second floor library, which opened last January. For a neighborhood that has long......More >
New LaunchPAD Program
New LaunchPAD Program Volunteers needed to get initiative off the ground This fall, five young men from Chicago’s west side will take an important step forward as they move into apartments at the Breakthrough Ministry Center and begin an 18-month journey of personal......More >
2009 Summer Studies Kicks Off
2009 Summer Studies Kicks OffEach July, Breakthrough Urban Ministries offers Summer Studies, a program for youth in K-8th grades. “It’s a great chance to focus on particular topics and enrichment type activities,” says K-5th Grade Academic Coordinator, Andrea Jensen. “We’re able to......More >
Learning Economic Recovery
Learning Economic Recovery From The Ground Up “We want to explore community and our relationship to it,” says 6-12th Grade Academic Coordinator, Seth El-Jamal. “Our young people know what it’s......More >
Camp Fun Builds Life Skills
Summer Camp Fun Builds Life Skills There is discontent in the Robinson household, and the loudest voice belongs to 10 year old, Genesis. “She wrote a very long paper addressed to me on why I should let her miss the first week of school to attend...More >
Summer Program Opens Doors Of Opportunity
Summer Program Opens Doors Of Opportunity Needs Room To Expand Since Brenda and her husband work full time, they were thankful to find a summer academic program for their children to attend. Brenda attends school full time and will graduate in December with......More >