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Behavioral Health Peer Support Team Instills Hope for Recovery

Imagine having someone who has faced similar obstacles and overcome them walk beside you on your…


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Second Annual Walk for Hunger Raises Funds to End Food Insecurity

We had a record-breaking 700 registered walkers at the Walk for Hunger on Saturday, April 29. The…


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Volunteers Thoughtfully Prepare the Fresh Market for Families

A few days a week, hundreds of shoppers stream into the Breakthrough Fresh Market food pantry to…


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Wintrust Partnership Supports Pathways to Homeownership

For prospective homeowners in Garfield Park, Breakthrough’s Community Economic Development (CED)…


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History in the Making - Alantha Miles and Victim Advocates Create Ripple Effect

After incidents of violence in the Garfield Park neighborhood, Breakthrough's victim advocates…


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Case Management Supports Participant's Path to Stability

As a part of Breakthrough’s Violence Prevention efforts, the case management team partners with…


Whitney Hartlyn

Moms Like Whitney are a Force for Good in our Community

As she walks into the Breakthrough FamilyPlex on a Wednesday afternoon, students excitedly gather…


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Vision Shapers Conversations - Response to the Opioid Crisis and its Impact on Mental Health

After more than 20 years working in unison with the residents of East Garfield Park,…


Alece McFadden

History in the Making - Alece McFadden's Strength-Based Approach to Youth Behavioral Health

The coordinator of Breakthrough’s Youth Behavioral Health program, Alece McFadden, provides…


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History in the Making - It’s In the Details for Wendy Daniels and the Fresh Market

As the Associate Director of Food Services, Wendy Daniels coordinates the Fresh Market food pantry…