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Summary
Breakthrough is a nonprofit organization that partners with people to build connections, develop skills and open doors of opportunity.
Tagline
Our mission begins and ends with people.
Quick Facts
150+
Staff
3,000+
Volunteers
8,000+
Engaged Participants
$14.1M
Annual Budget
Key Leaders
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Board Chair
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Founder
Arloa Sutter
(ar-LO-ah, s-UH-ter)
Dr. Arloa Sutter began Breakthrough in an unused church meeting room to serve coffee and lunch to those experiencing homelessness. By listening to the needs of the community, Arloa’s vision became clear. Over 25 years later, Breakthrough stands as a center of hope for community residents and families on Chicago’s West Side.
Hyperlocal Focus
Breakthrough has a hyperlocal focus in the Garfield Park community on the West Side of Chicago.
Locations
Men's Center
402 N St Louis Ave
Intake/ Support Center Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
except 3rd Tuesdays and major holidays
Notary available
Fresh Market
3334 W Carroll Ave
Tuesday, 2-4pm
Thursday, 10am-2pm
Saturday, 10am-noon
Produce Day every 4th Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm
Women's Center
3330 W Carroll Ave
Intake/ Support Center Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
except 3rd Tuesdays and major holidays
Notary available
Press Releases
Apr 1, 2021
Media Contact
Lindsey Tollefson
Communications Coordinator
402 N St. Louis, Chicago, IL, 60624