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Breakthrough Atlanta Awarded Grant to Help Recruit the Next Generation of Much-Needed Teachers
Breakthrough Atlanta and AmeriCorps partner in unique paid internship opportunity for college students. For the third consecutive year, Breakthrough Atlanta received grant funds awarded by...
Board of Directors Leadership Updates
The Breakthrough Atlanta Board of Directors elected new officers to its Executive Committee: William (Bill) Holden, retired from Vistra Corp, was elected vice chair; and Kerry Heyward,...
2022 Toler Velissaris Scholarship Winners
Join us in congratulating our 2022 recipients of The Toler Velissaris Scholarship for Academic Excellence! The winners are: Jourdan Duncan Will attend North Carolina A&T State University...
Breakthrough Atlanta Welcomes New Board Members
The Breakthrough Atlanta Board of Directors recently welcomed new members to its board: Aimee Connolly, Community Volunteer; Katika Lovett, Ed.D., Assistant...
Breakthrough Atlanta Accepting Applications
Now is the time to explore opportunities for summer programs, and Breakthrough Atlanta is accepting applications for its signature programs available to middle schoolers and college students. These programs are competitive, and applicants are encouraged to apply now.
The Northside Neighbor Features Breakthrough Atlanta
Breakthrough Atlanta's Fund-A-Scholar event, which raised more than $390K for student scholarships, was featured in the Northside Neighbor. Read the full article here.
Breakthrough Atlanta Raises More than $390K for Underserved Students, and Celebrates 25 Years
Breakthrough Atlanta raised more than $390K at its 25th anniversary celebration that coincided with its annual Fund-A-Scholar event. Funds raised surpassed any previous year’s event and exceeded the...
A Partnership with The Scholarship Academy
The cost of college is the most significant barrier that prevents students from earning a college degree, and the financial aid process can be especially challenging for first-generation college...
Breakthrough Atlanta and AmeriCorps Team Up for Unique Teaching Opportunity
AmeriCorps members served as teaching fellows during Breakthrough Atlanta’s 2021 summer learning experience. For the second consecutive year, Breakthrough Atlanta received grant...
The AJC Features Breakthrough Atlanta’s 25th Anniversary
Breakthrough Atlanta was featured in the August 29th edition of The Atlanta Journal and Constitution. H.M. Cauley, For the AJC writes: Twenty-five years ago, a program first launched in California...
Leadership Updates at Breakthrough Atlanta
The Breakthrough Atlanta Board of Directors elected new officers to its executive committee and welcomed new members to its board.
2021 Toler Velissaris Scholarship Winners
Join us in congratulating our 2021 recipients of The Toler Velissaris Scholarship for Academic Excellence! The winners are Elizabeth Comer, Jalon Cook, Belane Abdurahman, and Alani Andrews! The...