
Through people, partnerships, and an integrated approach to addressing the impacts of systemic economic injustices, Breakthrough’s Community Economic Development program provides education, work experience, and supportive services so that individuals increase skills, gain and retain employment, and access to resources and opportunities that promote individual economic stability, wealth creation, and a community of strong contributors and leaders.
Breakthrough provides services across 5 key domains that meet residents where they are at on their personal financial journey.
We provide assistance with job training, career development, career placement, and job retention support.
We support residents to increase their financial literacy, develop savings, improve net worth and provide access to financial products.
We help residents increase their income by accessing programs and benefits they are eligible for.
We provide housing education and coaching so that residents can become homeowners.
We help launch small businesses through education and coaching
197
people served
61%
of participants in career readiness workshops were place in employment
92%
of people who were screened for benefits received income supports services
February 27, 2023
Breakthrough is bringing homeownership resources and education to our community, and Wintrust Financial is a key partner.
Fostering financial wellness and economic stability in East Garfield Park
AgesAges 18+ContactNate BedellEmailnbedell@breakthrough.orgPhone(773) 346-1745
Send a check made payable to Breakthrough Urban Ministries to:
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
P.O. Box 47200
Chicago, IL 60647
Apply in person at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex