Nearly 300 guests gathered at Walden for Breakthrough’s 2022 Annual Benefit on October 20 to celebrate the organization’s 30th anniversary. The event raised more than $900,000 for Breakthrough’s programming and resources. The mission of Breakthrough — a 2022 Make It Better Foundation Philanthropy Award Winner — is to develop a safe and stable community within Garfield […]
As community-based nonprofit Breakthrough partners with neighbors in Chicago’s Garfield Park community, it has been challenging to see the needs for food, income and housing become exacerbated during a sustained pandemic. Yet, there is always reason for joy and celebration — every graduation, meal served, new apartment leaseholder and safe community event. This intersection of […]
Yolanda Fields (Chief Program Officer, Adult Support Network) joined Breakthrough in 2003. Yolanda has been recognized for improving program processes and facilitating growth in individuals. Yolanda is also the Director of Women’s Ministry at New Landmark Missionary Baptist Church and sits on the board of the Advocate Charitable Foundation. In communities across […]
If you want to give back to your community this spring, here are six reputable, local charities that we think are uber-deserving of your time. Each one offers a wide range of opportunities to get involved, including organizing supplies drives, administrative work, or more hands-on work, such as volunteering and tutoring. 1. Support cancer survivors […]
