After more than 20 years working in unison with the residents of East Garfield Park, Breakthrough’s “people first” focus has helped unify the community. With experts in workforce development, violence prevention, education and more, our work and service has benefitted from the leadership that drives our teams and staff on the front lines doing the work.
Our Vision Shapers series highlights expertise from Breakthrough leadership on issues impacting our community and work.
Breakthrough's response to the achievement gap
In this Vision Shapers virtual conversation, Dr. Marcie Curry shares about Breakthrough’s response to the education challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing work to improve opportunities for all youth in East Garfield Park.
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Former Chief Program Officer, Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN)
Marcie was formerly responsible for oversight of all of Breakthrough’s education and youth development programs. She holds a BA in Secondary English Education (1997), a MA in Educational Leadership/Organizational Change (2012), and an Ed.D in Educational Leadership (2018). Marcie worked to close the achievement gap for 18 years.
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Vision Shapers Series
March 9, 2022
Vision Shapers Conversations – Response to the Opioid Crisis and its Impact on Mental Health
Leaders from Breakthrough's team share from their experience and expertise on the front lines of the opioid crisis and how it impacts mental health
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February 25, 2022
Holistic Behavioral Health Services Respond to the Opioid Crisis
As the opioid crisis reaches record-breaking numbers in the city of Chicago and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders become increasingly common, Breakthrough has taken steps to address the needs of every individual who walks through our doors.
June 17, 2021
Vision Shapers Conversations – Violence Prevention
Leaders from Breakthrough's Violence Prevention team share about their work, challenges, and best practices as they work for the wellbeing and safety of East Garfield Park