03/17/2022
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To celebrate the McDonald's All American Games' return to Chicago, McDonald's is popping up at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex on Saturday, March 26, 12-5 p.m. Join us for free food, giveaways, and fun for all ages!
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The Breakthrough FamilyPlex Community Center is here to support, empower and inspire the families & children of East Garfield Park, Chicago.
Operating as usual
03/15/2022
Yesterday we launched our first Rock Climbing program! Thank you to the staff members at First Ascent Humboldt Park for this wonderful experience and opportunity as we look to continue to grow our Sports and Fitness Programs.
P.S if you have any questions about our sports program at Breakthrough or would like to get involved, feel free to contact DeAngelo Johnson @ [email protected]
02/16/2022
UPDATE: due to conflicting high school programming this term, TIKTOKS + T-SHIRTS GRAPHICS CLASS IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS STARTING MARCH 3!
The students will learn to use TikTok and graphic design software to make fun creative projects for the digital space and the physical space– in the end, they will have make their own stickers and tees they'll get to keep.
There are only 12 slots available! Register here:
https://breakthrough.org/winter-programs-2022
01/20/2022
Teen Night resumes TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. Meet us for a good time to kick off our winter session! We can't wait to see you!
12/23/2021
We still have open enrollment for our K - 6TH Basketball league! Visit the link to register and learn more about the other programs we offer.
https://btum.wufoo.com/forms/z59jw891yztf7o/
12/17/2021
Fun programs for youth coming this winter 2022!
breakthrough.org/winter-programs-2022
12/16/2021
Fun programs for youth coming this winter 2022!
breakthrough.org/winter-programs-2022
12/08/2021
10/02/2021
Massive shoutout to all the runners and volunteers who participated and finished the Lawndale 5k! It’s incredible to see our runners improve weekly through training and hard work!
09/28/2021
Check out these wonderful highlights from our K-4TH Soccer Skills Training group. Not only do youths improve their skills and understand the game of soccer, but they also have tons of fun!!
If you want to know more about our K-4TH Soccer program or any other sports we offer, please contact DeAngelo for more information.
[email protected]
09/15/2021
Thank you, Live Grit, for a wonderful and memorable summer of Triathlon Club. Congrats to all the youth who participated!
09/07/2021
Breakthrough is hosting a weekly TEEN NIGHT at the FamilyPlex. Local high school students, come check it out! Begins this Thursday!
09/01/2021
Fall Registration BYN
Fall youth program registration is open! Register here: breakthrough.org/fall-programs-2021
Sign up for our amazing classes....
09/01/2021
Fall Registration BYN
Fall youth program registration is open! Register here: breakthrough.org/fall-programs-2021
Sign up for our amazing classes....
08/06/2021
Photos from Breakthrough FamilyPlex's post
08/06/2021
Shoutout to all the girls for coming up to play at HomeCourt. Outstanding talent and skills are being displayed on the court tonight!
08/05/2021
Last night our boy's mentoring group had the opportunity to visit the restaurant the hidden goat, located in the west loop. The staff members provided terrific service, great food, and the boys were able to meet many of the chefs and asked them questions. Thank you again for the wonderful experience!
08/03/2021
Shout out to Myekel Kendrick and Joshua Gwin for leading our k-1st group during Saturday’s skills training. Also, thank you to Cheryl McGee for the awesome T-shirts!
08/02/2021
We are so grateful to F3 Group (Faith, Fitness, Fellowship) for putting on an amazing and FUN field day for the kids at Summer Studies.
Students got to play soccer, dodgeball, basketball, and even try their hand at some obstacle courses and water balloon toss. The team also cooked hot dogs and brought some ice cream for the kiddos.
We had a blast!
07/16/2021
We are having so much fun at Summer Studies! Students in grades 1-8 have been learning, playing, going on field trips, visiting the park, and our favorite — having weekly class competitions. The competition is fierce, but the players are up to the challenge! #bestsummerever
06/26/2021
Breakthrough Beginners celebrated the achievements & individuality of our youngest scholars yesterday. 💛
06/23/2021
HomeCourt+ – Breakthrough Summer Event Series
HOMECOURT IS BACK!
We are excited to announce that HomeCourt will be taking place this summer at Carroll & St. Louis. Join us every Friday at 4pm starting July 9th - August 27 for basketball competitions, music, games, and activities for all ages.
Also, we will be revealing a new court at Garfield Park Lagoon mid-summer!
Check out the link to register for HomeCourt and other summer programs we will be offering.
Contact DeAngelo Johnson if you have any questions:
[email protected]
Homecourt summer series — Growing community spirit through fun and engaging summer activities for all ages
06/08/2021
Sports and Fitness Summer 2021 Registration
We are excited to offer our summer sports programs! Please pre-register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei3TT1gLMgtMR1GW8B_sDxVvgPY9ECeCswX2B7IZqEW6UaKw/viewform
Sports & Fitness Academy is following all youth & covid guidelines.
Email DeAngelo if you have any questions: [email protected]
Summer sports will start the week of July 5th - August 30th! Please look out for an email confirming your child(ren) spot in the program(s). Please complete more than one form if registering multiple children.
05/28/2021
Breakthrough Trunk Party Application
Breakthrough's Trunk Party Registration closes in 3 days!
https://breakthrough.org/trunk-party-application
Please complete this form to APPLY to the Breakthrough Trunk Party which will be hosted on Aug 7th
05/19/2021
Breakthrough Trunk Party Application
Only 12 more days to register for Breakthrough's 4th annual Trunk Party! If you know a local high school senior who is college bound, please share this resource!
https://breakthrough.org/trunk-party-application
Please complete this form to APPLY to the Breakthrough Trunk Party which will be hosted on Aug 7th
05/12/2021
Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Canine Kindness Academy
Local residents- does your dog need some obedience training? The Anti-Cruelty Society is hosting free classes at the FamilyPlex on Saturday afternoons. Follow the link to apply.
https://anticruelty.org/nutrish
Promoting kindness for all through our relationship with pets. The Anti-Cruelty Society is partnering with Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® to bring the Canine Kindness Academy to your community! This exciting new program is designed for young adults ages 18-25. Classes take place at Breakthrough Familyplex...
05/12/2021
Another great turnout for high school open gym! This week we will like to highlight Marshawn Winston for sportsmanship of the night, Jarvius for playmaker, and Charlie Harris for rim protector, congrats!
Also, congrats to Avery, Charlie, Bett, Kenneth, and Juvon for winning 9 games!
Reminder: high school open gym is every Tuesday night, shooting clinic @6pm and open gym @6:30.
05/05/2021
Another great turnout for high school open gym! This week we will like to highlight Marje Windfield (Northlawndale) and Dejion Dudley for playmaker of the night, Taijuan Bloomingberg (Collins)and Freddie Golden(Northlawndale); for Lock-in-shooter of the night, and Juvon Crawford (Westinghouse) for All-around player of the night, congrats!
p.s: high school open gym is every Tuesday night, shooting clinic @6pm and open gym @6:30.
04/28/2021
Tonight's open gym was a successful turnout! We will like to take a brief moment to highlight a few player awards: Kier Jordan (Westinghouse) for Defensive player of the night, Charlie Harris (Northlawndale) leadership award, and Marquis Williams (Marshall) playmaker of the night.
04/27/2021
ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL HOOPERS! Open gym will be tonight at the FamilyPlex from 6:30 - 8 pm.
04/21/2021
High School Programs – Breakthrough
Garfield Park Area Class of 2021- We want to support you! Follow the link for scholarship opportunities and to register for the community Trunk Party. Scholarship applications close on May 1st.
https://breakthrough.org/programs/high-school-programs/
Breakthrough High School Programs expand college access through scholarships and career success through employment opportunities for high school students
04/14/2021
We still have spots open for our spring Lacrosse program! This program is for 4th-8th graders who are interested in learning more about Lacrosse. This program will be on Saturdays from 12-1pm.
Please email Rashada Anderson to register your child:
[email protected]
04/12/2021
High School Programs – Breakthrough
2 college scholarships and Trunk Party opportunity are available for LOCAL class of 2021. Due date is May 1st.
https://breakthrough.org/programs/high-school-programs/
Breakthrough High School Programs expand college access through scholarships and career success through employment opportunities for high school students
04/09/2021
Breakthrough Trunk Party Application
Garfield Park High School Seniors! Are you headed off to college in the fall? If so, it's time to apply for the 4th annual TRUNK PARTY at Breakthrough. Follow the link to apply. We will be accepting 60 youth and will prioritize Garfield Park residents.
https://breakthrough.org/trunk-party-application
Please complete this form to APPLY to the Breakthrough Trunk Party which will be hosted on Aug 7th
03/31/2021
One Summer Chicago
Local 14 and 15 year old youth: Join Breakthrough for a virtual summer program to earn $450! Follow the link below to apply and choose Breakthrough Chicagobility (which is a Department of Youth and Family Services Program). The focus of the program will be youth activism and financial literacy.
www.onesummerchicago.org
One Summer Chicago brings together government institutions, community-based organizations and companies to offer over 30,000 employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24.
Address
3219 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL
60624
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 10pm |
| Friday | 7am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 4pm |
Telephone
http://www.breakthrough.org/familyplex
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Thank you!
Every day is a new lesson in gratefulness as we look to our healthcare workers, essential workers, first responders, and many people within our community who are doing their part to help others. Whether it's delivering groceries for an elderly neighbor, working in a grocery store, checking in on loved ones, or staying inside -- thank you! One of our families wanted to share their thanks!
Thank you, #HealthcareHeroes!!
THANK YOU to every single healthcare worker who is giving your time and talents and your daily sacrifices in the middle of this COVID-19 crisis. We are ever-grateful for you, and especially in this chaotic time. We at Breakthrough wanted to share a little Thank You video! We are grateful for your service!!! ❤️ #HealthcareHeroes
Experience The Breakthrough FamilyPlex
The FamilyPlex has served the East Garfield Park community since 2015. Check out this video to experience all the wonderful ways we’ve partnered with the community and how you can get involved in 2019!
Experience The Breakthrough FamilyPlex
The Breakthrough FamilyPlex is designed to support our neighbors by empowering them to live fuller, healthier lives; and their children by inspiring them to envision possibilities they didn’t see before. The FamilyPlex is the home of the Breakthrough Youth Network which offers the children, youth and young adults of East Garfield Park a wide variety of programs in sports, arts, academics and spiritual development; and surrounds them with a diverse network of caring adults to support their growth and expand their opportunities. The Breakthrough FamilyPlex offers the East Garfield Park community a wide variety of amenities like meeting spaces, activities for adults, access to technology, health and fitness options - through the Bridge Cafe, recreational activities for adults, a community technology center a 10 exam-room clinic (operated by Lawndale Christian Health Center), a fitness center that features access to showers, locker rooms, open gym time and even a meditation room and office and event spaces. For more information call 872-444-8200
Breakthrough would like to end National Volunteer Week with a powerful message from our Adult Support Network Volunteer Coordinator, Robert Rush thanking and highlighting all the hard work our volunteers do to help us fulfill our mission and serve our guest. #NVW2016
Thank you for following us as we continue to celebrate our volunteers. The Breakthrough Youth Network model is to literally surround youth with a diverse network of caring individuals. The rationale is our kids are exposed to a wide variety of people, skills and opportunities. And if one mentor/volunteer moves on, they are quickly replaced by another and learning continues. Volunteers are crucial to all of our youth network programs. Lamar Taylor Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for the Youth Network takes a moment to thank all of the Youth Network volunteers for your involvement. #NVW2016
Breakthrough is proud to celebrate volunteer week! Stay tuned as we highlight a few of the 1700 people that power our programs. Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission to transform East Garfield Park! #NVW2016
Experience the Breakthrough FamilyPlex
Nearby government services
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Greater West Town Adult Job Placement
500 N. Sacramento Blvd. -
445 N Sacramento Blvd
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3456 W Franklin Blvd
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2934 W. Lake street
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900 N Kedzie Ave
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East Garfield Park Consolidated Block Club
2736 W Gladys Ave -
Friends of Jawaharial "Omar" Williams
West Chicago 60612 -
KRA Chicago-Westside American Job Center
605 South Albany Avenue -
2925 S. WABASH AVE
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Connections for Abused Women and their Childr
1116 N Kedzie Ave -
3517 W Arthington St
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2029 W. Hubbard St.
Other Chicago government services
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60647 -
Randolph's Dream Community Development Corpor
10406 S. Maryland Ave. -
60613
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Voices for Creative Nonviolence
1249 W Argyle St -
17 N State St, Ste 1050
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Alderman Debra Silverstein, 50th Ward
2949 W Devon Ave -
60622
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National Alliance for the Empowerment of the
5820 West Chicago ave -
4136 W NORTH AVE ; 2718 N Milwaukee Ave
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53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 919
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The winter session of Teen Night kicks off tonight at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex! View flyer for details.
After 18 years at Breakthrough, Marcie Curry is transitioning to a new opportunity and joining her husband, Bill, in Southwest Florida. All are invited to join us for a send-off celebration this Thursday, Jan. 20, 12:30-2 p.m., at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex. Light refreshments will be served & masks are required.
Today begins our "Toys 4 Pints" toy drive! Come in to either of our locations now through Thursday night and we'll give you pour of any of our house beers in exchange for any unopened toy! All toys will be donated to the Breakthrough FamilyPlex who partners with those affected by poverty to build connections, develop skills and open doors of opportunity. As we like to say around here; it tastes good to do good!
Don't forget to stop by for a free COVID-19 vaccination event at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex this Wednesday, December 8, 4-6 p.m. Two-dose Pfizer and one-dose Johnson & Johnson will be available, as well as boosters.
The Breakthrough FamilyPlex is ready for the holiday season! Thank you to committed volunteer Katie Perkins, her family, and colleagues from Sanofi Genzyme for decorating the facility.
The Breakthrough FamilyPlex is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination event on Wednesday, December 8, 4-6 p.m. Two-dose Pfizer and one-dose Johnson & Johnson will be available, as well as boosters. View flyer for more details.
Last weekend, Grace Chicago Church hosted a service at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex and prepared meals for the Men's and Women's Center for this Thanksgiving week. Thank you for supporting our mission!
SPREAD THE WORD: The Breakthrough FamilyPlex is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination event tomorrow, November 17, 4-7 p.m. in partnership with Cook County Health. Boosters will also be available. View the flyer below or visit myshotcookcounty.com for details.
We are proud to partner with BUILD Chicago, Breakthrough FamilyPlex, and New Life Centers to build a new community-led model of restorative justice that heals harm in our communities while meeting the legal and social needs of youth under 25 on the west side of Chicago. We call our movement Justice Rising: Project 77 because our vision is to develop this from the ground up across all 77 communities in Chicago (https://lclc.net/justice-rising-project-77). Check out Justice Rising: Project 77 and hit us up if you want to support us or get involved.
https://youtu.be/dlqgEiTzrlY
Volunteer Night is coming up! Join us on Monday, Nov. 8, from 7-8 p.m. with an optional dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex. Hear from our team, tour facilities, and learn about volunteering at Breakthrough. RSVP: http://ow.ly/FZY950GH7uy
http://ow.ly/iFGU50GH7uw
Join Breakthrough and the Multi-faith Veterans Initiative in celebrating and honoring veterans this Sunday, November 7, at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex. View flyer for details.
After 21 years at Breakthrough, Chief Program Officer Bill Curry has accepted an opportunity in Southwest Florida. All are invited to join us for a send-off celebration on Nov. 3, 4:30-6 p.m., at the Breakthrough FamilyPlex. Light refreshments will be served & masks are required.