1992
BREAKTHROUGH FOUNDED ON NORTH SIDE OF CHICAGO
Arloa Sutter begins to serve coffee to adults experiencing homelessness, inspiring a movement to serve the city’s most vulnerable.
1993
CLEANSTREET JOBS PROGRAM LAUNCHES
1995
FIRST HOUSING PROGRAM FOR MEN
This program is the catalyst for Breakthrough’s housing initiatives.
2000
WOMEN'S CENTER OPENS AND PROGRAMING EXPANDS TO SERVE YOUTH & FAMILIES IN EAST GARFIELD PARK
Breakthrough grows programs for homeless adults and responds to the needs of the community through providing education and youth development activities
2008
MEN'S CENTER GRAND OPENING
Breakthrough’s growth becomes focused on a 40-block zone
2009
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM LAUNCHES
2010
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING EXPANSION
2014
NEW FRESH MARKET FACILITY OPENS
Fresh Market has its own space after five years of serving food to the community
2015
FAMILYPLEX GRAND OPENING
Inspired by local teens, the FamilyPlex is realized and is the catalyst to expand youth programs
2016
FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM LAUNCHES
2017
VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVE BEGINS
