Staff member standing by shelves of food at the Breakthrough Fresh Market

Breakthrough’s Fresh Market Takes Pride in Dignified Pantry Experience

The Fresh Market pantry is one of the many services provided by Breakthrough. The market provides…


boy getting his face painted at Home Court block party in East Garfield Park

Community Organizations Host Light in the Night Events Across The City

Throughout the summer, community organizations across Chicago have been hosting weekly Light in the…


Girls at merch and information table at outdoor community event

Out of Indoors, into the Night

Hundreds of people descended on public spaces on the West and South Sides on Sept. 13 for the last…


group of Breakthrough staff wearing Opportunity Day shirts

Breakthrough, Kyle Korver, Janice Jackson Celebrate Opportunity Day

Breakthrough celebrated the first Opportunity Day on Thursday, Sept. 12. The day served as a…


youth triathletes stand in huddle listening to coach

After Summer Of Training, West Side Kids Take On The Chicago Triathlon

A team of kids from East Garfield Park will be running, biking and swimming towards the finish line…


supplies for college students packed in a trunk

Community-Wide Trunk Party Supports College-Bound Students

With the support of donors and volunteers, ​Breakthrough​ hosted a ​Trunk Party​ on Saturday, Aug.…


girl hula hooping during recess at Breakthrough Beginners preschool

Breakthrough Beginners Receives Gold Circle of Quality

Breakthrough Beginners received the Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois.


college student dorm room and Marcie Curry interview on Fox32 Chicago

Breakthrough Trunk Party Supports Local College-bound Students

Breakthrough Trunk Party is supporting local college-bound students.


Community members shopping at Breakthrough Trunk Party

‘Trunk Party’ Will Help West Side Teens Get Much-Needed Supplies Before Heading To College — And You Can Help

A huge “trunk party” will help West Side teenagers get everyday items they’ll need before heading…


Arloa Sutter interview

For 25 Years, Chicago Woman has Touched Lives with West Side Ministry

Executive Director Arloa Sutter is recognized as one of Chicago's Very Own.