Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to teachers around the nation, and the ones directly impacting the Breakthrough community. We want to highlight National Teacher of the Year, Leon Smith! We are so grateful to have spent time with you last summer, and so excited for our TFs to learn from you this June during their training week!

On Thursday April 30th, Breakthrough hosted our annual Spring Soiree, and it was a blast. We exceeded our goal of $150,000 by securing $171,000 in gifts and pledges. We had a record high in attendance, specifically on non-anniversary years! Now, let’s see if we can make it to a new goal, and reach $175,000 by the end of today! Use the link below to bid on the last few auction items still open for bidding. Help us fund another year of programming and continue to uplift our community!

https://givebutter.com/c/BTSpringSoiree26

This past weekend, Senator Sharif Street visited Breakthrough for a very insightful Career Conversation on his job in local government. We were so honored and thankful he was able to impact our young Scholars and Teaching Fellows alike!

This past month, Breakthrough’s High School Ready program took a field trip to BCG and learned all about managing and professional development. Our Scholars got an exciting inside look into BCG offices and what life is like in the professional world. We are so thankful to BCG for this amazing opportunity!

It’s the final call for Spring Soiree Tickets! On April 30th, 6-9pm at the Ballroom at the Ben, join us for an evening of fun and enrichment. Help support the Breakthrough Mission and get your tickets before it’s too late. It’s your last chance to snag a ticket before ticket access closes, so use the link below to get them now!

https://givebutter.com/BTSpringSoiree26

Happy national volunteer week! A massive thank you to all our Breakthrough volunteers for all you do to make our programming run smoothly. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer with us, use the link below to get involved!

https://forms.gle/YDNrhbxMeYXpuHV79

This past week, our College Bound Scholars had the privilege of traveling to Atlanta for an enriching and inspiring college tour experience. During their visit, they explored several historically significant institutions, including Morehouse College, Spelman College, Morris Brown College, Clark Atlanta University, and Georgia Tech. Each campus offered a unique perspective on academic excellence, cultural legacy, and the many opportunities available to students as they pursue higher education.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Jarian Kerekes and the Equitable Foundation for making this opportunity possible. Their support plays a vital role in expanding access, opening doors, and empowering our students to dream bigger and aim higher. We are truly thankful for their continued investment in the growth and success of our Scholars.

Don’t forget to get your Spring Soirée tickets this year! On April 30th, 6-9pm at the Ballroom at the Ben, join us for an evening of fun and enrichment. The Spring Soirée provides a unique opportunity to learn more about Breakthrough's impact, mingle with the team, Teaching Fellows, and community of supporters, and participate in one of our major fundraising efforts as we close out the fiscal year. Help support the Breakthrough Mission and get your tickets before it’s too late. Tickets are going fast so get your tickets using the link below to reserve them today!

https://givebutter.com/BTSpringSoiree26

SAT prep for our College Bound Scholars in 11th grade resumes this weekend—and we couldn’t be more excited to get back to work!
A huge thank you to The Lubert Family Foundation and Leo Model Foundation for making this opportunity possible. Your continued support of the Breakthrough mission allows us to provide our Scholars with the tools, guidance, and confidence they need to succeed.
Because of your commitment, we’re not just preparing students for a test—we’re helping them build brighter futures and unlock their full potential.

On March 14th, Beth Margolskee came to Breakthrough for an amazing Career Conversation presentation on her job at CHOP treating kids with cancer. She had an incredible impact on the Scholars and we are so glad she came!