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...
Sep 4, 2017
Breakthrough received the “Excellence in Education Award” from Manor Independent School District in recognition for our exceptional leadership in providing innovative educational programs for middle school and high school youth. In 2011, Breakthrough began partnering...
Mar 16, 2017
Natalie’s Breakthrough Experience My name is Natalie Santander and I live here on the eastside with my little sister and my mom. I am a 9th grader at Austin High School and, with Breakthrough’s help, I am going to be the first in my family to graduate from...