How We Partner with People
Breakthrough provides comprehensive programs in Chicago's Garfield Park community.
Breakthrough provides comprehensive programs in Chicago's Garfield Park community.
Behavioral health, food access, sports and fitness programs, and medical care for individuals in Garfield Park.
Reducing violence through a comprehensive, scientific, public health approach that changes behaviors and eliminates the conditions that allow violence to spread.
Individuals have the option to participate in devotionals, prayer, Bible studies, and spiritual direction.
OUR IMPACT
Breakthrough partners with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills, and open doors of opportunity.
21,000
Breakthrough partnered with 21,000 residents
1,293
adults were connected to mental health services
21%
reduction in shooting victimizations in East Garfield Park
1,132
students engaged in education & youth development services
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Stories of Impact
January 23, 2024
Providing Food, Resources and Hope to Chicago’s West Side
With the partnership of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Breakthrough has expanded its health and wellness services,…
December 21, 2023
Breakthrough Celebrates 18 High School Graduates
The first class of students graduated from the Back to Our Future program in partnership with Chicago Public Schools on…
December 19, 2023
Op-Ed: Tackling Poverty in Garfield Park
In a recent Crain's Chicago Business op-ed, Executive Director Yolanda Fields discusses Breakthrough's comprehensive…
Upcoming Events
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Volunteer Info & Orientation Breakfast
Neighborhood Safety Team Meeting
Men's Center
402 N St Louis Ave
Intake/ Support Center HoursMonday-Friday, 9am-3pmexcept 3rd Tuesdays and major holidaysNotary available
Fresh Market
3334 W Carroll Ave
Tuesday, 2-4pmThursday, 10am-2pmSaturday, 10am-noonProduce Day every 4th Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm
Women's Center
3330 W Carroll Ave
Intake/ Support Center HoursMonday-Friday, 9am-3pmexcept 3rd Tuesdays and major holidaysNotary available