MISSION
Breakthrough partners with people to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity.
Breakthrough partners with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity.
How We Partner with People
Breakthrough provides comprehensive programs in Chicago's Garfield Park community.
Behavioral health, food access, sports and fitness programs, and medical care for individuals in Garfield Park.
Reducing violence through a comprehensive, scientific, public health approach that changes behaviors and eliminates the conditions that allow violence to spread.
Individuals have the option to participate in devotionals, prayer, Bible studies, and spiritual direction.
Latest Stories
February 26, 2024
History in the Making: Royce Gives Back to the Community
Royce and the other victim advocates come alongside victims and their families in the most difficult moments.
February 6, 2024
History in the Making: Barbara Shows God’s Love
Case Manager Barbara has walked alongside women experiencing homelessness for 16 years.
January 23, 2024
Providing Food, Resources and Hope to Chicago’s West Side
With the partnership of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Breakthrough has expanded its health and wellness services,…
December 21, 2023
Breakthrough Celebrates 18 High School Graduates
The first class of students graduated from the Back to Our Future program in partnership with Chicago Public Schools on…
December 19, 2023
Op-Ed: Tackling Poverty in Garfield Park
In a recent Crain's Chicago Business op-ed, Executive Director Yolanda Fields discusses Breakthrough's comprehensive…
November 20, 2023
750 Garfield Park Families Receive Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
750 baskets with turkeys and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving meal were distributed to our community at Harvest…
October 19, 2023
Annual Benefit Raises Funds to Support Breakthrough’s Mission
At the Annual Benefit, friends of Breakthrough gathered to hear about and support our unique, integrated approach in…
September 14, 2023
Breakthrough Family Celebrates Opportunity Day
Opportunity Day is an annual recognition of our collaborative work and the vision of a thriving Garfield Park that inspires…
August 22, 2023
Breakthrough and Live Grit Soars Bring Sport of Triathlon to West Side Youth
In a safe and fun environment, youth are developing their biking, swimming, and running skills for the Life Time Kids…
August 9, 2023
80 College-Bound Students Celebrated and Supported at Trunk Party
With the help of generous donors and volunteers, Breakthrough supported students with essentials, such as linens,…
Upcoming Events
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Volunteer Info & Orientation Breakfast
Community Dinner & Conversations
Walk for Hunger 2024
Men's Center
402 N St Louis Ave
Intake/ Support Center Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
except 3rd Tuesdays and major holidays
Notary available
Fresh Market
3334 W Carroll Ave
Tuesday, 2-4pm
Thursday, 10am-2pm
Saturday, 10am-noon
Produce Day every 4th Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm
Women's Center
3330 W Carroll Ave
Intake/ Support Center Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
except 3rd Tuesdays and major holidays
Notary available