Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
34 W Coulter StPhiladelphia, PA 19144 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Founded in 1995, Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia is a six-year academic enrichment program that builds a path from middle school to college for low-income students from Philadelphia's public schools. Breakthrough also inspires talented high school and college students to become educators and engaged citizens by giving them responsibility for teaching in the program.
Description
Breakthrough believes in the power of education to radically change young peoples' lives. We believe the middle school years are the critical crossroads where students make choices that will dramatically affect their futures. We are passionate in our belief that every child deserves access to an excellent education and the encouragement to succeed.
Breakthrough celebrates excellence. The spirit of celebration is energetic, enthusiastic, and contagious. Young people, who would ordinarily downplay their interest in academics, discover that not only is it "cool to be smart," but that learning is fun. And, aspiring professionals realize the many rewards of teaching and mentoring a group of bright and lively young people.
Breakthrough is unique in many ways:
It intervenes early, recruiting students in the sixth grade - a critical time for students academically, socially and emotionally.