Demonstrating the compassion of Christ by partnering with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills & open doors of opportunity.

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 and third Tuesday of the month at the Breakthrough Ministry Center, where More >

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Lamar's aunt, Wanda

Lamar has received a lot of love and support from his family, including his aunt, Wanda. “I had a lot of... More >

Connections Make The Difference

Leo’s success is proof of the power of networking. It also helps that he’s willing to be flexible. “I’ll do general labor, construction…you name it,” says Leo. “Not everyone wants to work for $6 or $7 an hour, but I will. In the long run, it adds up, and sometimes those are the jobs that help pay the... More >

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 and third Tuesday of the month at the Breakthrough Ministry Center, where More >

lamar_aunt_wanda_sq.jpg

Lamar's aunt, Wanda

Lamar has received a lot of love and support from his family, including his aunt, Wanda. “I had a lot of... More >

Connections Make The Difference

Leo’s success is proof of the power of networking. It also helps that he’s willing to be flexible. “I’ll do general labor, construction…you name it,” says Leo. “Not everyone wants to work for $6 or $7 an hour, but I will. In the long run, it adds up, and sometimes those are the jobs that help pay the... More >

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