Fostering financial wellness and economic stability in East Garfield Park
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.
Employment
We provide assistance with job training, career development, career placement, and job retention support.
Financial Coaching
We support residents to increase their financial literacy, develop savings, improve net worth and provide access to financial products.
Income Support
We help residents increase their income by accessing programs and benefits they are eligible for.
Housing
We provide housing education and coaching so that residents can become homeowners.
Small Business
We help launch small businesses through education and coaching
Partners
Impact
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
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Wintrust Partnership Supports Pathways to Homeownership
Breakthrough is bringing homeownership resources and education to our community, and Wintrust Financial is a key partner.
