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Amplify Austin Champions Toolkit
For Amplify Austin (March 4–5), we invite the Breakthrough Central Texas community to show their support for first-generation students across their networks. Join us in celebrating first-gen pride and uplifting the experiences of the students and community members who...
Breakthrough’s Mentorship is Transformative
Under the guidance of seasoned teaching professionals, Americorps Summer Teaching Fellows teach English, math, social studies, or science to classes of ten to twelve middle school students. This summer experience is more summer camp than summer school, designed to...
My Breakthrough Experience: Da’Keona
My name is Da’Keona Jones, an Austin native through and through. I am a proud first-generation college graduate from Texas State University. I'm here to tell you how Breakthrough shined the light on doors my family and I had yet to discover. A bit about me: I have 2...
My Breakthrough Experience: Jeremiah Thompson
My name is Jeremiah Thompson. Now, let’s all go on a journey together. Think back to that weird time called sixth grade. Do you remember that? I got a picture taken the moment Breakthrough came into my life in May 2013, and I was an awkward, gangly, insecure 6th...
First-Gen College Celebration Day Toolkit
Social Media The Breakthrough Central Texas community is invited to show their first-gen pride through social media platforms on First-Gen College Celebration Day on November 8. We invite you to share your support and recognize the experiences of first-generation...
Our Most Ambitious Campaign Yet: Pathways to Opportunity
Dear Breakthrough Community, On behalf of our Board of Trustees, campaign leadership, and staff, I am thrilled to announce a historic milestone for Breakthrough Central Texas: the public launch of our Pathways to Opportunity Campaign. Through this $30 million...