Breakthrough Urban Ministries

06/03/2026

14 new homes for families in our community! This is The Residences at 3340 W. Carroll Ave.

06/02/2026

Our first West Side Dance Competition!

All the squads brought the energy, competitive spirit and skills in a fun day at the FamilyPlex! Congratulations to all the participants.

06/01/2026

Celebrating the end of the school year by pie-ing teachers, playing at a carnival, and student awards!

We’ve had an incredible year in our Nettie Bailey Afterschool Program and can’t wait until Summer Studies begins ☀️

06/01/2026

🎉 Join us on Wednesday for an End of the School Year Block Party Bash!

We'll have food, inflatables, face painting, activities, music, and great community vibes!

05/28/2026

“We realized there were families doubling up, lacking credit and unable to secure apartments of their own. We knew more needed to be done and this project became a way to address that need."

Cheron Massonburg, our Chief Program Officer of Housing, Health and Wellness, spoke with Austin Weekly News about the opening of The Residences at 3340 W. Carroll Ave.

The Residences at 3340 W. Carroll Ave. in East Garfield Park, offers 14 affordable two- and three-bedroom units designed to provide stability, comfort and a strong sense of community for families.

05/27/2026

Damien Morris, who leads our Violence Prevention work, spoke with about the impact of our block-by-block approach following one of the safest Memorial Day weekends Chicago has seen in years.

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05/27/2026

Damien Morris, who leads our Violence Prevention work, spoke with NBC Chicago about the impact of our block-by-block strategy following one of the safest Memorial Day weekends Chicago has seen in years.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-leaders-optimistic-after-lowest-memorial-day-weekend-homicide-rate-in-a-decade/3940655/

05/26/2026

We’re honored to share that Breakthrough is receiving a grant through United Way of Metro Chicago’s Response Fund.

Across the Chicago region, the housing crisis is putting immense pressure on individuals and families — high rent, eviction risk, and lost or unstable income. This support helps us respond when our neighbors need it most.

Through the Response Fund, United Way of Metro Chicago is investing $250,000 in 20 organizations — including Breakthrough — to immediately address housing and homelessness
prevention as needs continue to rise.

Read the press release at https://liveunitedchicago.org/about/press-release/response-fund-awards-250000-to-housing-programs/

05/20/2026

From groundbreaking to grand opening!

The Residences at 3340 W. Carroll Ave.

05/19/2026

Applications for our Young Professionals Board are officially OPEN through June 5!

The YP Board is committed to supporting our work through advocacy, volunteerism, and fundraising. Learn more and apply here: breakthrough.org/yp-board