Shelly’s Story

Hello everyone. My name is Shelly Rhymes. I am the proud mother of a Breakthrough college graduate. It is a pleasure to be here withyou all. How did I become one of Breakthrough’s biggest fans? That’s simple: It changed my daughter’s life and it changed my life. For...
My Breakthrough Experience: Grecia Lopez

My Breakthrough Experience: Grecia Lopez

My name is Grecia Lopez. I am a junior at Texas Tech University. That may not be a popular choice with all you Longhorn fans out there, but don’t worry, I’m doing great as a Red Raider. It is my honor to share my story today. It was during my sixth grade year that two...

Thank you for a record-breaking night for Breakthrough!

“To everyone out there with dreams, here’s what I have to say: keep that fire burning. And to Breakthrough, my own, personal fire starter, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”  – Grecia, Junior at Texas Tech University Last night, more than 1,200 Austinites...

Beat the Odds Benefit Concert feat. TV On The Radio

          A CELEBRATION OF STUDENTS BEATING THE ODDS TO BECOME THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILIES TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE Breakthrough’s 2018 Beat the Odds Benefit Concert will raise funds and awareness to support Breakthrough’s mission of creating...