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.
Racial Justice
Reesheda Graham-Washington joins Wilonda Cannon, Senior Director of Development, to host a conversation on racial justice and allyship. In this Vision Shapers conversation, she shares about the purpose of allyship, what faith-based allyship looks like, and how to be together better.
Breakthrough Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Senior Director of Development Wilonda began her career serving our nation in the National Guard. From there, she led international development initiatives around the globe through the The Joseph Business School. She was named phenomenal woman of the year by State Farm in 2010. Wilonda has been involved at Breakthrough as a volunteer, parent, and staff member since 2012.
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