Check out the first ten years of Breakthrough Atlanta!

Did you know that Ambassador Andrew Young spoke at our tenth anniversary celebration? He shared a powerful vision for the program, speaking of Breakthrough as a tool to help create our country’s next generation of world leaders. Breakthrough alum, Timothy Welbeck, also spoke to his journey that began unexpectedly one summer and led to “nearly five years of an unbelievable voyage of learning and teaching.” His education career continues today at Temple University. He said: “More than a name with a series of empty catch phrases, Breakthrough is an educational enrichment program that teaches its students that all of life is a never-ending lesson, and that learning merely begins in the classroom and continues the moment they leave its doors.” Thirty years later, that vision continues to guide us. Breakthrough was founded on community - a community of students, parents, volunteers, Teaching Fellows, educators and donors who believe in what is possible when we come together. Read more stories from the first ten years, including how Breakthrough got up and running, at the link in our bio!