Mar 13, 2026
Donor Spotlight: Kate Harslem at The KLE Foundation The KLE Foundation supports quality education for motivated students in underserved, economically disadvantaged communities by expanding access to college pathways and long-term academic success. Through its...
Mar 12, 2026
Donor Spotlight: Elle Moody at Moody Foundation For generations, the Moody Foundation has invested in strengthening communities across Texas — and today, that legacy continues through deep, intentional investment in expanding access to postsecondary success for...
Feb 12, 2026
For Amplify Austin (March 4–5), we invite the Breakthrough Central Texas community to show their support for first-generation students across their networks. Join us in celebrating first-gen pride and uplifting the experiences of the students and community members who...
Feb 3, 2026
Under the guidance of seasoned teaching professionals, Americorps Summer Teaching Fellows teach English, math, social studies, or science to classes of ten to twelve middle school students. This summer experience is more summer camp than summer school, designed to...
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...
