History in the Making - COVID-19 Response Team Member Cornelius Chandler Leads With Love
After almost 20 years in warehouse management, the COVID-19 pandemic redirected Cornelius Chandler…
"They’re on a mission": First Cohort Completes Economic Opportunity Center Classes
The new Economic Opportunity Center (EOC) at Breakthrough reflects a deepened commitment to the…
Behavioral Health Services Help to Holistically Meet Needs of Youth
For more than 20 years, the Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN) has offered academic enrichment and…
Victim Advocates Respond to Incidents in the Community with Compassion
Though residents are leading transformation across Chicago, in many communities, individuals and…
Behavioral Health Team Supports Staff During Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national movement to raise awareness and reduce the stigma…
Accelerated Moving Event Connects 26 Participants to Permanent Housing
Though access to housing has always been important for the wellbeing of individuals and…
Bridge of Hope to Breakthrough: Incoming Executive Director Yolanda Fields' Story
It was after choir practice on a Friday evening that Yolanda Fields saw an RV in the church parking…
The Fresh Market Meets Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic
As the outbreak of COVID-19 disrupted the day-to-day life for millions of Chicago residents, local…
Summer Initiatives Enhance Violence Prevention in East Garfield Park
As Chicago experiences a historic rise in gun violence this summer, Breakthrough is strategically…