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INSPIRING STUDENTS.

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ONE PROGRAM. DUAL MISSION.

Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia supports highly-motivated and traditionally underserved middle school students on a path to top-choice high schools and colleges, setting a critical foundation for postsecondary and career success. A dual-mission program, Breakthrough simultaneously provides pre-professional training to inspire college students to pursue careers in education.

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SCHOLAR AND TEACHING FELLOW IMPACT

1,675

Number of students served in Philadelphia over the past 30 years

84%

Scholars admitted to 1s or 2nd choice high school*

100%

Scholars plan to attend select high schools*

+11%

percent average GPA increase from last summer

+19%

 increase in average SAT scores after Breakthrough College Bound test prep

232

hours of community service completed by College Bound Scholars

*of BTGP 8th grade class who were surveyed, Summer 2025

Breakthrough Scholars now receive
8 years of FREE academic enrichment
from 5th through 12th grades.
 
Watch this reel to learn about the High School Ready, Summer Capstone, and College Bound programs:

I encourage every Scholar to embrace this opportunity with an open mind and positive attitude. Step out of your comfort zones, ask questions, and try to engage with the material and each other. Remember, this program is not just about academic learning. It’s about building friendships, developing new skills, and helping us to better understand the world around us.

Aubrey T., Breakthrough Scholar

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS
PARTNERS AND FUNDERS

View a comprehensive list of supporters in our latest Impact Report.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND
MAJOR IN-KIND DONORS

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EVENTS

Thank you to all who attended, donated, and generously sponsored our 2025 events.

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MEDIA & UPDATES

BREAKTHROUGH REELS:
SEE THE PROGRAM IN ACTION

New in 2025: 8 years of free programming for Breakthrough Scholars
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Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia - Anthem Video 2025
01:57
Breakthrough’s Impact (2025)
01:38
Breakthrough 30th Anniversary Film
05:02
Community Connections Peer Mentoring Program | Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
03:48
Day in the Life of a Breakthrough Teaching Fellow
01:40
Day in the Life of a Breakthrough Scholar
01:43
Breakthrough - Happy New Year 2024
00:49
Breakthrough on WHYY
03:19
Breakthrough - Our Anthem
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