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30th Anniversary Alumni Spotlights

Student Testimonials

Momo, Cambridge Campus Class of 2023

Momo, Cambridge Campus Class of 2023

  Good evening. My name is Mahamud Mohamud. I’m a senior at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. Next year, I will be attending Union College as a Posse Scholar for a bachelor degree in the STEM fields.  I decided to join Breakthrough at the “request” of my...

Celebrating 30 Years of Breakthroughs: Josh Gresham-Connor

Celebrating 30 Years of Breakthroughs: Josh Gresham-Connor

Pausing to acknowledge Breakthrough’s 30th anniversary year is bittersweet. I am so incredibly proud of this program that has been such an important part of my life AND a little resentful of the reminder of just how old I am these days! I’ve been involved with Breakthrough since 1994 and have seen, first-hand, how this joyful, intentional, and transformative community impacts the lives of students and teachers.

Nayeli, Boston Campus Class of 2019

Nayeli, Boston Campus Class of 2019

  I truly believe I would not be in the position I am today if it had not been for Breakthrough. The profound impact they have had on my life has inspired me to one day create my own nonprofit organization for immigrant students.- Nayeli, Breakthrough Boston...

Thens, Boston Campus Class of 2019

Thens, Boston Campus Class of 2019

My Breakthrough community has shown me how important and powerful it can be to have a group of supportive people around you long-term. I want to make sure other people have the support they need to overcome life’s challenges. – Thens, Breakthrough Boston Campus class of 2019

Teacher Testimonials

Celebrating, Breakthrough Style!