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Special Announcement: The Breakthrough Challenge
That is why this morning at the LBJ Presidential Library, we proudly announced our vision and path to create an even larger impact in our region: The Breakthrough Challenge.The Breakthrough Challenge is a $10 million campaign to propel this organization toward our new north star: To double the number of children from our low-income communities who will graduate from college.
Congratulations Breakthrough College Class of 2019!
“Students – the entire Breakthrough family is so absolutely proud of you. Your success matters. You matter. You are what this whole thing is about. You are that dream come true. Congratulations!” said Daniel Jackson, Director of College...
The Sky is the Limit for Breakthrough Students
10 High Schoolers travel to Boston for college tour thanks to Breakthrough benefactor During spring break, a group of Breakthrough 11th graders left for Boston, MA for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thanks to Breakthrough board trustee Neil...
Breakthrough Student Selected to be Disney Dreamer
“By believing and following my dreams, I hope to make the world a better place for all.” Ian McKenna | Breakthrough Student, 10th Grader at LASA Walt Disney World Resort announced the 100 teenagers who will be part of the 2019 Disney Dreamers...
Breakthrough’s Founding Supporter Receives AFP 2019 Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Award
In 2001, the Webber Family Foundation, under the instrumental leadership of trustee and founder Neil Webber, invested critical seed funding in Breakthrough that enabled it to launch and admit the program's first cohort of 41 students. Thanks to...
BREAKTHROUGH AMPLIFIED: Alumni help raise $40,456 in 24 hours from 287 donors!
We have so much gratitude towards our Breakthrough community for coming together and making this year’s Amplify Austin day an incredible success. With your help and a generous matching gift from Launch Marketing, $45,446 was raised from 287...