Breakthrough Youth Network Cares for Families During COVID-19
Through academic, sports, and arts programs, the Breakthrough Youth Network surrounds young people…
Already addressing one public health crisis, Breakthrough’s violence prevention team takes on COVID-19
Breakthrough’s violence prevention team is familiar with public health crises. The team works…
The Challenges of Homelessness During COVID-19
While serving those experiencing homelessness, Breakthrough is confronting the challenges of a…
Robotics Students Address Challenges with Engineering
On Wednesday nights, hours after the school day has ended, several volunteers and middle school…
Violence Prevention Center Opens
Violence Prevention Center When Breakthrough's Violence Prevention team responded to an incident on…
Developing Skills, Chasing Goals
When Employment Coordinator Kajaria Johnson begins the intake process, she asks basic questions…
Transitioning to College, Malique Leans on East Garfield Park Roots
Malique Bodie moved around a lot growing up, but he said he always felt connected to East Garfield…
Breakthrough Launches Inaugural Alumni Scholarship
A pair of students from the West Side passionate about criminal justice reform are the recipients…
Alexis Channels Community Support Into College Success
COMMUNITY SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE College sophomore Alexis Sanders admits she knew little about…
Board Member Keith Freeman Develops Community Leaders
In his youth, Keith Freeman remembers the Englewood neighborhood as an area infamous for high rates…