Friends of Breakthrough

03/19/2026

Join Us for a Campus Tour on April 8th at the Breakthrough Woodland Hills Campus! ✨

We’d love to host you for a tour to see our classrooms in action! Learn more about Breakthrough Public Schools and education in Cleveland. Register today!

🔗 bit.ly/fobtour

03/18/2026

Beyond Breakthrough traveled to Pittsburgh in early March alongside 27 stellar alumni! They learned all about opportunities at the beautiful University of Pittsburgh 🏫 and connected with old friends while learning about modern art installations at the Mattress Factory.

Keep an eye out for future opportunities to travel alongside the Beyond Breakthrough team!

Breakthrough Public Schools Beyond Breakthrough University of Pittsburgh

03/12/2026

Imagine winning a luxury trip for two and getting to pick your destination. For just $200 a ticket, you could be heading to one of these three iconic spots:

☑️Nashville: VIP Grand Ole Opry access, backstage tours, and a 3-night luxury stay
☑️Las Vegas: Experience the mind-blowing Sphere with 4-star accommodations on the Strip
☑️New York City: Premium Broadway seats, dining in NYC, and a stay in Times Square

The winner also receives a $500 Visa® gift card to cover their travel expenses!

The Details:
☑️Tickets: $200 each
☑️Redemption: One winner will choose their package by May 8, 2026.
☑️Flexibility: You have 2 years to complete your travel!
☑️Stress-Free: Professional concierge services included to book your entire trip.

Don't wait—only one winner will be selected. Grab your ticket today!

Purchase your raffle tickets: bit.ly/BASH26raffle
Register to Breakthrough in The Land: bit.ly/BASH26

03/11/2026

📢 The latest edition of the Breakthrough Bulletin is here! Read it now: bit.ly/bpsbulletin7

This quarterly newsletter provides updates on all things Breakthrough—from scholar success stories and alumni engagement to fundraising efforts and community partnerships.

Stay informed and engaged—check it out today!

Beyond Breakthrough Breakthrough Public Schools

03/10/2026

On March 4th, the Emerging Leaders hosted Professional Breakthroughs: Cocktails and Conversations, a successful mashup of our social happy hour and educational speaker series. (Stay current with our Emerging Leaders 🔗bit.ly/fobemerging)

We were lucky to have Susan Chiancone join us. Susan is the Fractional CFO of FocusCFO and a Friends of Breakthrough Board Member. She gave us a deep dive into the realities of career pivots and the importance of confidence and clear communication.

Check out her talk here: 🔗bit.ly/ELPBrecent

We are already looking forward to more events like this one, where we can level up our careers while supporting the incredible work happening at Breakthrough Public Schools.

03/09/2026

03/06/2026

Big news! 🎉 Friends of Breakthrough Schools has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid—the highest level of recognition a nonprofit can receive. Even more exciting: this is the second year in a row we’ve earned this designation!

We’re not just talking about impact—we’re sharing the data, results, and real stories behind your support. Only a small percentage of nonprofits nationwide achieve Platinum status, and we’re proud to be among them. 💜

See our Candid profile and metrics here or at the link in our bio!
🔗 https://bit.ly/fobplatinum

Come see for yourself! Join us on our April 8th tour of the Woodland Hills campus:
🔗 https://friends.breakthroughschools.org/school-tours/

03/04/2026

It might be cold outside… but imagine this instead ☀️

Blue skies.
Perfect greens.
A mid-summer swing at Canterbury Golf Club.

Warm up your calendar with the 16th Annual Swing for the Stars Golf Outing on Monday, July 27, 2026! ⛳

✔️ Shotgun start
✔️ Shamble format
✔️ 18 holes + driving range
✔️ On-course refreshments
✔️ Cocktail reception & early bird dinner

And the best part? Every swing supports Breakthrough Public Schools scholars and alumni. Grab your foursome or become a sponsor today. Let’s make this a hole-in-one for Cleveland scholars!

🔗https://friends.breakthroughschools.org/swing-for-the-stars/

03/03/2026

✨ Happy Women’s History Month! ✨

This month, we celebrate the strength, brilliance, and resilience of women — past, present, and future. From classrooms to boardrooms, from communities to the world stage, women continue to break barriers and redefine what’s possible.

As Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles reminds us: “I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.”

May we raise girls who are brave enough to take chances, bold enough to lead, and confident enough to know their worth. 💜

Here’s to the women who inspire us — and the next generation making history every day.

03/02/2026

Don’t miss it — we’re just TWO DAYS away! Join us Wednesday, March 4, at The Fairmount for an evening of conversation, connection, and cocktails.

Fractional CFO Susan Chiancone of FocusCFO will share insights from her work guiding growing businesses — followed by plenty of time to mingle and network with fellow professionals.

✨ Registration includes two drink tickets (beer/wine) and appetizers
📍 The Fairmount Cocktail Bar | Cleveland
🎟 Leadership Members: FREE | Social: $28 | Non-Members: $35

Spots are filling — grab a drink, grow your network, and register now!

🔗 bit.ly/ELprofdevseries

02/27/2026

An unforgettable day at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! 🎸 This experience brought classroom learning to life, connecting History and Poetry in meaningful ways. Huge thank you to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Mrs. Dalton at Breakthrough Southeast for creating this opportunity for Breakthrough scholars.

02/26/2026

This year, we’re bringing DJ Christian Dela Vega to keep The Land moving all night long—from the first beat to the last dance.

We’re celebrating 15 years of Breakthrough in The Land. Every step on the dance floor is a tribute to the community that makes these breakthroughs possible!

At Breakthrough, we celebrate 'Every Step. Every Stage.' ✨ So step out on the floor and make your move! Whether you’re here for the mission, the community, the food, or the music, we promise you’ll leave with a full heart, a full belly and a night full of memories.

Get ready to celebrate 15 years in true BASH fashion. We'll see you on the floor!

🎟️ Register now: https://event.gives/bash26