Mayor Richard Daley threw the first pitch to begin the season for this growing youth program. 7 Teams in this league are comprised of youths involved in Breakthrough programs. In addition to the summer sports season, Breakthrough is launching their computer based tutorial program at the Joshua Center in East Garfield park. Our computer lab is equipped with over 10 rehabbed computers loaded with a curriculum geared to assist each participant at their own level.
Renovations are almost complete to the second floor of the building.
When all of the construction at Joshua is finished, we will be able to provide transitional housing for women and children, complete with a day care center, rooms for job training and tutoring and an outdoor playground and basketball court. Funds for the renovations were provided by the Village Church of Barrington. The Village Church and many other churches provided volunteer labor, which enabled us to complete the work at well below cost. Breakthrough Staff provide case management and recovery counseling. Meals are provided daily at the center.