Nov 9, 2018
Have you ever had someone believe in you so much that you learned to believe in yourself? I want to tell you about how Breakthrough’s belief in me has changed my life forever. My family has deep roots in East Austin. I’ve lived in the same house my entire life –...
Apr 26, 2018
Meet James, a Recent Breakthrough College Graduate pursing his PhD at Columbia University ABOUT JAMES James Carter joined Breakthrough in 2007 when he was just a 6th grader at Kealing Middle School. Six years later, he graduated from St. Stephen’s and went on to earn...
Apr 11, 2018
13th Annual Breakthrough Champions Celebration My name is Rhiannon Aleman and it is such an honor to be here tonight. I am a recent graduate from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio and a proud Breakthrough alumna. My story is about the power of kindness....
Nov 13, 2017
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...
Oct 2, 2017
Photo By TriD Photography Pictured: Ashley Thompson (Managing Director, Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact), Holly Wissmann (Director of Donor Relations & Major Gifts), Leslie Perkins (Associate Director of Programs at Manor), Abby Ames (Chief Program...
Sep 28, 2017
More than 75 Austin business leaders attended Breakthrough’s Corporate Partners Luncheon on September 13, hosted by Silicon Labs. Chaired by Michele Walker-Moak of Applied Materials and moderated by Bill Bock of Silicon Labs, the event featured a panel of diverse...
