Breakthrough Central Texas, Austin’s leading college access and career success nonprofit organization, exceeded its $75,000 event match and raised more than $175,000.
From the energizing call to action by Breakthrough Champion, David Walker, to the inspiring words of Breakthrough alumna Da’Keona Jones, who boldly shared her journey from sixth grade to college graduate, the evening was filled with joy and generosity. Jones reminded attendees that Breakthrough doesn’t just open doors, it gives students the keys, confidence, and courage to walk through.
“This event is more than a concert–it is a celebration of our students and their determination,” said Executive Director Michael Griffith. “It is a chance to lift up our shared desire that young people in Central Texas have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing power of a college degree or certificate. Through our Pathways to Opportunity campaign, we expand Breakthrough to serve even more students in the future. We hope our guests will share this vision with their friends, families, and neighbors, because it is our chance to share the determination and drive of our students and the work Breakthrough does with all of Austin.”
Griffith outlined an empowered vision for the future through the $30 million Pathways to Opportunity Campaign, which will expand opportunities for thousands more Central Texas students. The organization detailed its campaign goals to triple the number of Breakthrough students becoming first-generation college graduates each year, double the number of students served, and admit more than 3,000 additional middle and high school students to its programs over the next five years. Additionally, Breakthrough Central Texas aims to bring its long-term commitment to additional high school campuses and fuel a diverse pipeline of future educators in the region.
Visit breakthroughcentraltx.org for more information.
