Breaking Chains Academy of Development, Inc.

Before the day ends, we want to congratulate Damien Barron on earning his GED/HSE today! 🎓🎉

Damien came to BCAD with clear goals and a determination to graduate quickly. He was able to reach his goals and graduate in just 3 weeks!

We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication Damien put in to reach this milestone. Now, he’s looking ahead to his next goal: pursuing a career in welding!

Congratulations, Damien! We can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes you. We’re so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished! ❤️🎓

Last month we were able to award a previous BCAD graduate, Ava, with a scholarship that covers the remaining cost of her tuition and tools for the semester! 🎉

Ava attended Breaking Chains in April of 2024, and one month later, through hard work and dedication, she graduated. Now she is attending CWI and studying Collision Repair Technology.

We are honored to have the opportunity to keep empowering our youth, in lending support from our community as they further their education and grow towards adulthood.

Congratulations Ava! We are excited to see what this journey will look like & we can’t wait to see all the classical cars you’ll restore! 🤎🛠️

Breaking Chains is GROWING!

We are excited to announce the onboarding of Connor Fajardo as a full-time Academic Mentor and Roslyn Ceja-Arteaga as a part-time Marketing Coordinator! 📣

What does this mean for BCAD? 💚

Connor is joining our classroom as a THIRD tutor while helping students and graduates achieve their short term and long term academic goals.

Roslyn is joining Jasmine in Development efforts to share impactful stories and sustain our program’s ever-growing needs!

This is just the beginning. We can’t thank our community enough for the ongoing support to bring individuals into our organization who help create brighter futures for youth! ⭐️

Welcome to the team, Roslyn and Connor! ⛓️‍💥

What a great way to wrap up the week! 🍿🕷️

Today, we took our students to see Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and it was the perfect opportunity to relax, have fun, and spend time together outside of the classroom.

Experiences like these are only possible because of the incredible generosity of our donors, supporters, and community. Your belief in our students and our mission allows us to create meaningful memories and provide opportunities that go far beyond academics.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and helping us remind them that they are valued, supported, and deserving of experiences they’ll never forget. ❤️

Yesterday, our students and graduates spent the evening styling hair, doing gel manicures, and going to a flower farm! 💐

Thank you to the generous human who anonymously gifted us boxes of tools and irons to make this meaningful day possible. We had so much fun spending quality time together and learning new skills through girlhood. 🩷

Today I had the incredible honor of witnessing one of our Breaking Chains Academy graduates, Chato Maestas, as he was officially sworn into the United States Navy.

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. Watching Chato grow from a young person with dreams and challenges into a responsible, determined young man ready to serve our country is something that fills us with immense pride.

Chato, thank you for allowing me to be part of such a special day. We are incredibly proud of the young adult you have become and the man you continue to grow into. Your Breaking Chains family will always be cheering you on.

Last week, our students gathered at the Lower Recreational Dam at the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge for our quarterly Youth Advisory Group! ⭐️

Our group divided and conquered, enjoying all that the lower dam had to offer. We fished with waders, ventured for birds, and enjoyed the refuge’s nature through art activities!
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Through our continued partnership with the Friends of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, we hope to educate and inspire the next generation of conservation leaders. These opportunities allow us to expand our youth’s knowledge of what’s possible in their futures. A huge thank you to the team for hosting our group for this fun-filled afternoon!

We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Stonehill Church for their continued support in 2026! 💚⛓️‍💥

Their generosity and commitment have allowed us to grow our impact and ensure we’re giving our students the quality services and resources they deserve.

A special thank you to Amy Caron for her excellent leadership and dedication to serving Canyon County youth. We are honored to partner with Stonehill Church for another incredible year. ⭐️

Over the past four years, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with Jeannette Leroy and the Nampa Public Library to bring the joy of reading and learning directly to our students. 💚📚

Every two weeks, Jeannette would bring the Bookmobile to Breaking Chains, giving our students access to library books, digital resources, and all the incredible opportunities the library has to offer. Beyond the Bookmobile, she has also led countless workshops that have inspired, educated, and encouraged our students throughout the years.

Jeannette, thank you for your unwavering support, kindness, and dedication to the young people in our community. Your impact reaches far beyond books. You’ve helped open doors to new ideas, new opportunities, and a lifelong love of learning.

As you begin this exciting new chapter in your career, we are so excited for all that lies ahead. While we’ll still look forward to welcoming the Bookmobile every other week, we’ll certainly miss seeing you. We know you’ll continue making a difference wherever you go.

Thank you for everything, Jeannette. We wish you nothing but the very best in your new role! 💚📖

Happy 18th Birthday, Nevaeha Menchaca! 🎂

We have had the privilege of knowing Nevaeha since she was just 12 years old, when her older brothers were attending BCAD. Watching her grow into the incredible young woman she is today has been such a joy, and we are grateful to have been part of her journey over the years.

As you step into adulthood, we hope you embrace every opportunity that comes your way with confidence and determination. Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish.

Happy 18th Birthday! Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your story. Here’s to an amazing year ahead! 💚