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Breakthrough Stands with #BlackLivesMatter
June 2, 2020 Dear Breakthrough Community, We write to you with heavy hearts, recognizing the pain, fear, and outrage in our community right now. We condemn the racist police brutality that has caused the murders of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Mike Ramos, Breonna...
Breakthrough Champions Federal, State, & Local Policies Promoting Equity in College Attainment & Student Success
Breakthrough Central Texas champions federal, state and local policies that promote equity in college attainment and that support students to succeed on their path to college graduation. Reflecting the perspective of our more than 2,000 students and college graduates,...
Breakthrough’s COVID-19 Response (el español está disponible abajo)
Updated April 28, 2020 With the safety of our students, families, and staff in mind, Breakthrough’s programs and services will be held virtually until August. Our office will remain closed until then as well. We continue to monitor the recommendation of the Center for...
Partner Spotlight: St. Edward’s University
Advancing Austin’s STEM Community through Teaching Fellowship According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs are growing at a higher rate than other occupations, with no slowdown in sight. By 2022, the...
Amplify Fundraiser Spotlight: Arlene Wang
Photos taken by Arlene WangArlene’s Story: Arlene moved to Austin in 2014 and she jumped right in as a volunteer at Breakthrough Central Texas as a way to get to know the community better. A friend who lived in a different city had recently sent out an email on her...
Breakthrough announces addition of 5 trustees to the Board
We are pleased to welcome Karey Oddo, Dr. Charles Martinez, Walt Penn, Christie Bybee, and Esteban Armenta to Breakthrough’s Board of Trustees! These community members bring a wealth of knowledge to our organization.Esteban Armenta Esteban is an accomplished...