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Future shines bright for Breakthrough Atlanta scholars in spite of federal funding losses
Breakthrough Atlanta graduates walk down the aisle in their caps and gowns during the 2025 Scholar-Send-off celebration. Photo credit: Abbey Cutrer / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. As our summer...
Congratulations to our 2025 Breakthrough Atlanta Graduates!
This summer, Breakthrough Atlanta celebrated 19 high school graduates who are going onto college in the fall! Families and friends gathered together for our traditional Scholar Send-Off for a ceremony. In a joyous occasion, we celebrated the years of hard work and perseverance that these students have put into Breakthrough Atlanta’s year-round programming.
Breakthrough Atlanta Summer Programs Scaled Back Due to Federal Funding Cuts to AmeriCorps Programs
In late April, Breakthrough Atlanta received word that we would no longer receive our AmeriCorps funding. That means a loss of $355,000 for college students - Teaching Fellows - in our summer...
Serving Up Success: Breakthrough Atlanta’s Inaugural Pickleball Tournament Scores Big for Education
On the evening of May 1, Breakthrough Atlanta served up more than just competition—it launched a spirited new tradition with its first-ever Pickleball Tournament at the Atlanta Pickleball Center....
AJC Opinion Article: Cuts to AmeriCorps threaten Breakthrough Atlanta’s educational success
The AJC ran the following opinion piece in their education section on May 7, 2025. View the article here on the AJC's site. By Monique Shields, CEO of Breakthrough Atlanta For nearly three...
Breakthrough Atlanta Application Period Closing April 16 for Tuition-Free High School Readiness Program
Year-round program equips students for academic success and paves the way for future college enrollment The application period is open through April 16 for Breakthrough Atlanta’s High School...
Press Release: Breakthrough Atlanta Students Collect Books for Students of Schools Devastated by Los Angeles Wildfires
Students at Breakthrough Atlanta collected and donated books for Los Angeles students as part of their leadership training in the College Prep Program.
Local Breakthrough Atlanta Students Support Wildfire-Affected Communities with 1 Million Books Challenge
This year, students at Breakthrough Atlanta are embodying the spirit of leadership through their participation in the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. A key component of their experience is the 1 Million...
Breakthrough Atlanta Alum Leads Tours at Tennessee Colleges for High School Students
On November 2, 2024, a group of Breakthrough Atlanta’s 10th and 11th grade students embarked on a journey to explore two Tennessee universities—Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University....
Breakthrough Atlanta Offers Free Virtual Advisors to Assist with Filling Out FAFSA Form
Every year, high school seniors across the country navigate the process of filling out their FAFSA form. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is the form that helps colleges...
Breakthrough Atlanta Interview Featured on Local Atlanta Cumulus Radio Stations
Recently, Breakthrough Atlanta CEO, Monique Shields, sat down with “Word on the Street,” a new show hosted by Gianna Willcox on Cumulus Media. Monique spoke about Breakthrough’s work, explaining on...
Breakthrough Atlanta’s Annual Fund-A-Scholar Evening Raised Funds to Support Programming for Hundreds of Scholars
Contributions from Fund-A-Scholar support middle school, high school, and college students on their academic and professional journeys The evening of November 7 sparkled with excitement as...
