Breakthrough

Founded in Austin in 2001, Breakthrough builds a path to college, starting in middle school, for low-income students who will be first-generation college graduates. Recognizing the importance of building skills and confidence through early intervention, the program makes a six-year commitment to low-income students, beginning in sixth grade. Breakthrough provides tutoring and school application workshops, an academically rigorous summer program, a college-going culture, and the information and advocacy families need to negotiate the many complex steps needed to be college-ready, to gain college admission, and to secure financial aid. By working individually with students via a case management approach and by providing a core program, we build critical knowledge and skills while monitoring and supporting academic progress.

Contact people:

Lindsay Frenkel, Volunteer Coordinator, (512) 692-9444, (email) Cristian Villalobos, Volunteer Coordinator, (512) 692-9444, (email)

Office fax number: (512) 535-4488

Address:

1605A East 7th Street Austin, TX 78702 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.breakthroughaustin.org

Directions:

Breakthrough is located on East 7th Street, just 8 blocks east of Interstate 35, and immediately east of Comal St. Additional parking is available in a lot located three houses east of the Breakthrough office.. . . (more) For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp

Last updated on October 7, 2009