Press Releases
Breakthrough’s Expanding Impact: College Success Program Launch
We are proud to announce the expansion of Breakthrough Greater Boston’s services to support our students through college. Beginning this fall (2022), Breakthrough will officially launch our College Success Program, which will extend support for our students from six...
Responding to Violence and Terror
Over the last two weeks, we have once again seen racism, hatred, and extreme violence take a devastating toll. A toll on communities that look very much like our own. We struggle to process and grieve the loss of children, educators, and community members. We send our...
Alumni Spotlight: Chip Weber
A strong set of values can really help guide a community of young people in a positive direction through the ups and downs.
Family Resource Page
Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology to celebrate Breakthrough Greater Boston, raising over $14,000 to support our educational programs.
The Breakthrough Gala
Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology to celebrate Breakthrough Greater Boston, raising over $14,000 to support our educational programs.
The Breakthrough Gala
Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology to celebrate Breakthrough Greater Boston, raising over $14,000 to support our educational programs.
The Breakthrough Gala
The BREAKTHROUGH GALA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019
Cyclorama | 359 Tremont Street, Boston
Elissa Spelman Honored with Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Award
Last night, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and City Awake honored ten of the region’s emerging young leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the civic and business environment and the quality of life in Greater Boston. Breakthrough Greater Boston’s Executive Director, Elissa Spelman was one of those honored last night.
Executive Director, Elissa Spelman, Named to the 2018 Ten Outstanding Young Leaders list by City Awake and Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Each year, City Awake and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce honor ten of the region’s current and emerging young leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the civic and business environment and the...
11th Annual Breakthroughs in Education
You are Welcome to Learn Here: Effective Education for Immigrant Youth
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018
Generously hosted by Google | 355 Main Street, Cambridge
At the 11th Annual Breakthroughs in Education, you will have the opportunity to Hear from a panel about various components the immigrant student and family experience, multilingualism and multiculturalism in schools, highlighting a range of innovative, proven practices.
Summer 2018 Career Days
As part of our Summer Program, Breakthrough Greater Boston provides an opportunity for our rising 9th graders and high school students to participate in Career Days that bridge classroom learning with real-world experience. We partner with local organizations...
Somerville Campus Ribbon Cutting
Somerville Ribbon Cutting Published: 22-Jun-2018 200 attendees gathered to celebrate the opening of Breakthrough's new Somerville Campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 21st at our partner school, the Albert F. Argenziano School. Thursday, June 21st,...
2018 Breakthrough Gala
Over 400 attendees gathered to celebrate Breakthrough in Three Cities, collectively raising over $600,000 to support Breakthrough’s teachers and students.
Somerville Ribbon Cutting
Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology to celebrate Breakthrough Greater Boston, raising over $14,000 to support our educational programs.
Breakthrough Gathers Community for Engaging Conversation on STEAM Education with Congressman Kennedy
Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology to celebrate Breakthrough Greater Boston, raising over $14,000 to support our educational programs.
A record-breaking $400K raised and more than 470 inspired at the 2016 Breakthrough Gala
Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology to celebrate Breakthrough Greater Boston, raising over $14,000 to support our educational programs.
9th Annual Breakthroughs in Education Gathers Community to Discuss Out-of-School Time Learning
Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology to celebrate Breakthrough Greater Boston, raising over $14,000 to support our educational programs.
A record-breaking $620,000+ raised at BTGB’s 25th Anniversary Gala
Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology to celebrate Breakthrough Greater Boston, raising over $14,000 to support our educational programs.