We believe it takes a combination of three key elements to burst through the doors of opportunity and create lasting change.
We call this The Opportunity Formula. Where hard work + skills + relationships create a hub of opportunity in East Garfield Park.
Through the Opportunity Formula, we’ve seen families prepare to send their second child to college, first-time entrepreneurs growing businesses, and residents working with their neighbors to improve the community.
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Breakthrough has been a community resource for over 20 years.
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Breakthrough partners with over 13,000 East Garfield Park residents.
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Over 3,000 volunteers invest in the work of Breakthrough.
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Breakthrough’s housing programs serve 1,242 people experiencing homelessness.
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1,240 youth participate in preschool, after school, arts, technology, and sports programs.
West Side Groups Step Up To Give Essential Workers’ Kids A Safe Space To Take Virtual Classes
Breakthrough is providing e-learning support for East Garfield Park students.
The Fresh Market Meets Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic
The number of East Garfield families served at the Fresh Market tripled at the start of the shelter-in-place order in March.
Robotics Students Address Challenges with Engineering
Last winter, students in the Robotics program worked on a project about cities and how to improve your neighborhood.
Join the collaborative effort to createa hub of opportunity in East Garfield Park
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