BREAKTHROUGH BENEFIT CONCERT

November 12, 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration as we honor Breakthrough students and their families and help pave the way to postsecondary success for first-generation college students across Central Texas. 

Experience an evening filled with inspiring student stories, gourmet food and drinks, exciting silent auction finds, and live entertainment by Brownout.  Formed by members of the Grammy Award-winning Latin revival orchestra Grupo Fantasma and recognized with three Austin Music Awards, Brownout will bring their acclaimed sound and dynamic live performance to an evening celebrating Breakthrough students and families.

BREAKTHROUGH BEHIND THE SCENES

Breakthrough Behind the Scenes is a quarterly series of conversations, hosted at our East Austin headquarters, where we pull back the curtain on our mission, featuring a different topic each quarter. You will learn about our innovative, long-term approach to creating first-generation college graduates, meet alumni and program leadership, and hear about ways to make a difference for our Breakthrough students and community.

SEPTEMBER BEHIND THE SCENES 

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Breakthrough Office, 3100 E 5th St. Suite 375, Austin, TX 78702

This quarter’s special topic: Discover how Breakthrough partners with local public high schools to provide year-round college and career advising for every junior and senior on campus. Learn how our Schoolwide model helps students prepare for college, career, and life after high school.

DECEMBER BEHIND THE SCENES 

Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Breakthrough Office, 3100 E 5th St. Suite 375, Austin, TX 78702

This quarter’s special topic: Learn how Breakthrough supports students beyond high school through College & Career Success Services and the Breakthrough Internship Network (BIN), equipping them with the skills, experiences, and professional experiences needed to thrive in college and future careers.