
Give today in honor of Breakthrough's 30th anniversary
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Breakthrough provides a long-term, comprehensive approach to reducing violence in Chicago for adolescents and adults ages 13+. Through prevention, intervention, and restoration, Breakthrough’s Violence Prevention team works year-round to restore hope in the community by creating opportunities for residents most at risk of violence to pursue a safe, stable, and engaged East Garfield Park.
Spreading the message of peace through authentic relationships, conflict mediation, and connections to services
Offering year-round, on-call support and crisis services for victims of violence in our community
Partnering with victims of violence in our community through long-term, wrap-around support
Breakthrough’s work is in partnership with Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P), a city-wide violence reduction strategy that creates a multi-disciplinary, community-based response to gun violence in Chicago, convened by Metropolitan Family Services.
400+
people served
82
individuals received case management services
60
safe space events held throughout the year in the Garfield Park community
December 11, 2021
Host Brandon Pope sat down with Executive Director Yolanda Fields, Senior Director of Violence Prevention Damien Morris, and Victim Advocate Quentin…
November 1, 2021
After Breakthrough hosted the Governor's announcement of increased investment in violence prevention, Yolanda Fields shares how the new funds impact…
September 7, 2021
Breakthrough is partnering with Lawndale Christian Legal Center, New Life Centers, and BUILD Chicago to offer free legal representation and…
Partnering with local residents comprehensively to reduce violence and restore hope in our community
Ages13+ ContactDamien MorrisEmaildmorris@breakthrough.orgPhone(773) 346-1734
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