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 Triathlon.
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Breakthrough Family Celebrates Opportunity Day
Breakthrough celebrated Opportunity Day on September 7. Every year, we mark a day to recognize the many people working together to strengthen the Garfield Park neighborhood. Staff, community members,...
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Annual Benefit Raises Funds to Support Breakthrough’s Mission
Friends of Breakthrough gathered at our Annual Benefit on October 12 to learn about and support our holistic services in Garfield Park. The event featured a photo gallery; a jazz band; a panel with...
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750 Garfield Park Families Receive Thanksgiving Meal Baskets
On Saturday, November 18, a truck filled with Thanksgiving meal baskets arrived at Breakthrough from Soul City Church. Our annual Harvest Happenings event provides turkeys and all the trimmings for a...
View ArticleOp-Ed: Tackling Poverty in Garfield Park
In a recent Crain's Chicago Business op-ed, Executive Director Yolanda Fields discusses Breakthrough's comprehensive solutions for creating a thriving community.
View ArticleBreakthrough 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 22.
View ArticleProviding Food, Resources and Hope to the Chicago West Side
With the partnership of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Breakthrough has expanded its health and wellness services, including food access, community health, and mental health.
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History in the Making: Barbara Shows God’s Love
For the last 30 years, Breakthrough has provided housing and essential services to thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness. As a case manager at the Women’s Center, Barbara has walked...
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History in the Making: Royce Gives Back to the Community
As a victim advocate at Breakthrough, Royce goes to the scenes of shooting incidents in our neighborhood. “We help those who have been affected by violence,” he said. “We come in and offer wrap-around...
View ArticleBreakthrough Provides Girls Sports and Other Services for Families
Breakthrough provides a safe space for youth to grow, face their fears, and learn to help others. CBS Chicago highlighted our girls sports program and the other ways we partner with families in...
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