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Spotlight: ABJ Women in Business Awards Finalists
Revlynn Lawson is a Breakthrough Central Texas supporter and board member, and as a first-generation graduate herself is deeply tied to our mission of helping students become the first in their family to earn a college degree. As we grow and expand, we identified a need for individuals with policy making experience, and as an advocate who lobbies for education, Revlynn has been a perfect fit at Breakthrough Central Texas.
ABJ Women in Business Awards Nominee: Aileene Rosales
Aileene Rosales began her long-term journey with Breakthrough Central Texas 15 years ago, in 2009, not as an employee as a sixth-grade student curious about what it would take to become the first person in her family to graduate college.
Breakthrough Advocates and Long-time Supporters Honored as outstanding Philanthropic Foundation of the Year
Breakthrough Advocate and Long-time Supporter Honored as Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation of the Year by Greater Austin's Association of Fundraising Professionals The Michael and Alice Kuhn FoundationBreakthrough is excited to announce that the Michael and Alice...
Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Austin Awards Scholarships to 7 Breakthrough Recipients
The Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Austin (PBKAAGA) has always been committed to the encouragement and promotion of academic excellence in our community, and this year is no different. Since 1999, the Association has awarded scholarships to graduating...
How One Volunteer is Fueling the Future for First-Gen Students
"I believe education is a fundamental right and a cause worth championing. I participate because I want to make a tangible difference in the lives of students and families. Amplify Austin provides a platform to amplify the impact of Breakthrough by mobilizing the...
Breakthrough Students Celebrate STEM Day with Corporate Partner, AMD
On November 8, 2023, AMD partnered with Austin FC, Breakthrough Central Texas, Manor New Tech Middle School and EK Fluid Gaming to welcome more than 100 students and educational staff to Q2 Stadium for a hands-on day of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math...