Feb 12, 2026
My name is Natalie and I will be attending LASA High School as a freshman this school year. Unfortunately, my middle school years have come to an end. While I am excited for High School, I can’t help but feel a bittersweet feeling as I reflect on the past...
Jan 20, 2026
Breakthrough Behind the Scenes is a quarterly series of conversations, hosted at our East Austin headquarters, where we pull back the curtain on our mission, featuring a different topic each quarter. You will learn about our innovative, long-term approach to creating...
Nov 17, 2025
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...
Nov 13, 2025
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...
Nov 5, 2025
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...
