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From Brunch to Breakthrough
Opportunity Unlocked- Mock Interview Day 2026
Young Coders Initiative and Breakthrough Miami
The Power of First Gen Dreams
Race to Breakthrough 2025- Wrap Up
Race to Breakthrough – Karlee Malloy
Career Day – Summer 2025
Entrepreneurial Outreach by Evan Gitlin
A Story of Remembrance and Rising Together
Growing New Breakthroughs With Belen
Helios Education Foundation Grant
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
Welcome to our Newest Board Members
Garth Reeves 2025
STEPS 5K 2025
Cultivating HISTORIC BREAKTHROUGHS
Historic Breakthroughs – Heavyn
Brunching for Breakthroughs
First Gen Day 2024- Meet Peter Raymond
Jason Jenkins Day of Service

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Miami's Opportunity Generator💡
We work to provide educational opportunities 🍎 #ChangingLives #CreatingLeaders

🚨 ATTENTION Breakthrough Miami Village! Don't let

🚨 ATTENTION Breakthrough Miami Village! Don't let Breakthroughs pass you by! 🚨

Already started the first steps towards your child's Breakthrough Miami journey? Remember to complete your Breakthrough Miami Scholar application by the regular decision deadline on Wednesday, April 15th! 🗓️

Review your application at: breakthrough.miami/scholarapp, or by visiting the link in our bio. 🔗

We thank you for your interest in Breakthrough Miami! Your Breakthrough Miami era is just around the corner. 💡

#breakthroughmiami #nonprofit @thechildrenstrust

Happy #YouthVoiceWeek, Breakthrough Miami Village!

Happy #YouthVoiceWeek, Breakthrough Miami Village! 🗣️

Youth Voice Week is an opportunity for us to turn the mic over to the young CHANGEMAKERS in our community who aren't afraid to speak up, lead change, and shape their communities through afterschool programs!

Follow along this week as we celebrate and uplift Changemaker voices and ideas for the world to hear. 🌎

#breakthroughmiami #nonprofit #volunteer @volunteerflorida @afterschool4all @americorps

Environmental Scientist, Jordon King, talks Evergl

Environmental Scientist, Jordon King, talks Everglades at Breakthrough U! 🙌🐊

Shoutout to Jordon King, aka The Swamp King (@kidflamess), for paying our Breakthrough U Scholars a special visit at our @UnivMiami host site!

With over 120,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, Jordon is known for sharing his findings about invasive species on social media, often accompanied by Krome, his pet chameleon.

Jordon sat down with our Breakthrough U Scholars to talk all things Everglades, conservation, and environmental research. Bringing his passion and expertise as a Scientist and Conservationist, Jordon walked our Scholars through his research journey, while highlighting a framework he used to get his Master’s Degree. A research fellowship with a FIU professor led Jordon to @FIUInstagram, earning him a master’s degree in Environmental Biology.

Since then, Jordon has dedicated his time to inspiring young people to get involved in science, helping to make environmental conservation accessible to the next generation.

Thank you, Jordon, for showing our Scholars what it looks like to blend passion with PURPOSE and using your platform to make an impact.

#jordonking #breakthroughmiami #swampking

Where has our Dream Team been? 💭 Out in the commun

Where has our Dream Team been? 💭 Out in the community looking for our next class of Scholars! 🎓

One school at a time, we are advancing the collective impact of our partnerships and spreading Breakthroughs.💡Our Dream Team has recently visited:

✏️ Norwood Elementary (@norwoodtigers)
🎓 @MaterAcademy.Of.International Studies
📘 Maya Angelou Elementary (@maya_poets)
🎒 Frances S. Tucker K-8 (@francestuckerk_8)
🏫 @SilverBluffElem
🍎 @KIPPMiami

Application parties are one of the many ways we can support students and families to learn more about our mission while helping them get a head start on the application process.

Interested in hosting our team at YOUR school? DM us! ✉️

#WhereInTheCommunity #breakthroughmiami #nonprofit @mdcps_d2 @marleinebastien @mdcpsdistrict1 @ogilbert3 @mrhardemon @schoolboardjoe @commissionerregalado @MariTereMDCPS @commisheileen

“Twanisha inspired me to keep chasing my dream to

“Twanisha inspired me to keep chasing my dream to become a track star. She used to be sitting in a classroom before just like me, and now she is an Olympic star. I can do that too.” Delani, 5th-grade Breakthrough Miami Scholar 🌟

A "breakalicious" shoutout to Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry (@canonlybeme__), Olympic Gold Medalist, 3x World Champion, and Miami native, for visiting our Breakthrough Miami Scholars!

As a proud Miami native, Twanisha understands the importance of community-backed support and giving back to the very community that uplifted you. Whether on the track or in her community, Twanisha is constantly seeking ways to blaze a trail for the next generation.

#nonprofit #breakthroughmiami @miami_country_day_school @cbsmiami @_najahesherman_

Get ready to shop till you BREAKTHROUGH! 🛍️💡This i

Get ready to shop till you BREAKTHROUGH! 🛍️💡This is where shopping meets IMPACT! 💥

On Thursday, April 30th, you're invited to shop the TIMELESS styles from @LagenceFashion and @FrankAndEileen, connect with new and old friends, and customize your new pieces with complimentary embroidery from @UPSKALETHREADS! 🪡

Every look supports a BRIGHTER future! We'll see you at @TupeloHoneyShop_ on April 30th!

#breakthroughmiami #nonprofit #miami @michelle_canto_ @yiyax @galiagerrard @amyhadjilogiou @libinahas @denden_nunez @laurasmith3488 @gabisouto

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Volunteer CHANGEMAK

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Volunteer CHANGEMAKER and Sophomore at Robert Morgan Senior High School (@rmsh.pirates), Ronald Beasley! ✏️

Ronald is a dedicated member of our Village, always demonstrating his full support as both a Changemaker and Scholar. Ronald attends each and every one of our Super Saturdays and is always willing to fulfill any role necessary to ensure our programming runs smoothly.

Aside from being an exceptional Changemaker and Scholar, Ronald is a proud member of the Miami Southridge Football Team (@theridgefb), @Fit2Lead, and @HopeAtlanta Teens.

Anticipating his 2028 graduation, Ronald dreams of attending college and playing football at the collegiate level. While in college, Ronald is planning to major in Business Management in hopes of becoming an entrepreneur and investor. 💵

We salute you, Ronald! 👏

@maryblancomdcps @kionnemcghee @Volunteerflorida #Volunteer #VolunteerOfTheMonth @gulliverprep_

Parents and Guardians, mark your calendars for our

Parents and Guardians, mark your calendars for our next Family Workshop series TOMORROW at 6:45-7:30 p.m. - Setting Boundaries That Work: Technology, Independence, and Responsibility 👪

Our family workshop series is designed to support parents and guardians in effectively nurturing Scholar growth and development, fostering healthy home environments, building respectful and loving relationships, and managing external stressors and mental health.

RSVP using the link in bio or by visiting: breakthrough.miami/wellness 🔗 (Link in bio).

#FamilyResources #reels #NonProfit @metmorph_transform @kindrfoundation

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Volunteer CHANGEMAK

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Volunteer CHANGEMAKER, Ruben Padron! ✏️

Although Ruben has only recently started his service as a Changemaker, he has already made a "breakalicious" impact on campus. Ruben has demonstrated his leadership potential several times, stepping in to support our 5th-grade academic strand and tutoring our Scholars via Homework Help on Super Saturdays. Ruben can always be found with a positive attitude, a patient demeanor, and a caring aura. He genuinely enjoys helping our Scholars and has quickly built solid bonds with them.

Outside of our Village, Ruben is a member of the Aerospace club, weightlifting team, the National Honors Society, National English Honor Society, National Art Society, Rho Kappa Honor Society (@ncss_network), and the Boy Scouts of America (@scouting.america).

Anticipating his graduation next year, Ruben has plans to become a pilot and pursue a career in aviation. He plans to apply to @FloridaStateUniversity, @MDCHonors, @AuburnU, @LibertyUniversity, @FIUInstagram, and @USouthFlorida.

We salute you, Ruben! 👏

@Volunteerflorida #Volunteer #VolunteerOfTheMonth @belenjesuit @fsu.admissions @aumadmissions @experiencelu @fiuadmissions @admissionsusf

You're invited to REEL in Breakthroughs with us an

You're invited to REEL in Breakthroughs with us and the @ransomevergladesalumni association on Saturday, May 9th! 🎣

An exciting day filled with fishing tournaments and Breakthroughs on the bay, proceeds from R.E.E.F benefit the @ransomevergladesschool Waterfront and our Breakthrough Miami Village! 💡All boats registered by April 6 will receive a limited-edition Ransom Everglades neck gaiter for everyone onboard! 🚤

Reel in your ticket using the link in our bio. 🔗

#breakthroughmiami #nonprofit #ransomeverglades @ransomevergladesschool

Starting off #NationalVolunteerMonth with a Breakt

Starting off #NationalVolunteerMonth with a Breakthrough 💡

A "breakalicious" congratulations to Breakthrough Miami Volunteer CHANGEMAKER, Sabrina Greenberg, on being honored with the 2026 Boca Chamber Pearl Award! 🏆

The Pearl Award is an honor given to a young woman who has demonstrated exceptional professional success while maintaining a profound commitment to civic duty. Sabrina is a perfect example of this, and truly embodies what it means to lead with PURPOSE.

As a dedicated Breakthrough Miami Volunteer Changemaker, Sabrina consistently shows up with passion and enthusiasm, whether she’s organizing activities, supporting Scholars, or stepping in wherever help is needed in our community. Sabrina is often the first to raise her hand, leading by example, and ensuring every task is completed with EXCELLENCE.

Driven by her love for education, Sabrina not only uplifts our Scholars, but also inspires her peers, creating a positive and motivated environment each and every programming day.

We salute Sabrina on this incredible honor. Her strong leadership skills, reliability, and commitment to opening doors of opportunity make her a perfect fit for this honor. We are so proud to have Sabrina as part of our Village, and we can’t wait to see all the Breakthroughs she continue to achieve. 💙💡

#nonprofit #breakthroughmiami @saintandrewsschool @thechildrenstrust @volunteerflorida @americorps @boca_chamber

We're leveling up and looking to add new members t

We're leveling up and looking to add new members to our DREAM TEAM! 💡

Breakthrough Miami is expanding our impact across the tri-county region (@MiamiDadeCounty, @BrowardCountyLife, and @PalmBeachCountyFL), and we’re building a stronger Development team to match the momentum!

As our Village grows, we’re looking for passionate, proven fundraisers and relationship stewards to help power the future.

We are currently hiring for:
💡 Director of Development
💵 Manager of Corporate Giving
🤝 Development & Engagement Support

If you’re energized by community impact, are goal-oriented, able to build and activate funding relationships with strategy, spirit, and authenticity, we want to meet you.

Breakthroughs are waiting. Get started at: breakthroughmiami.org/careers 🔗 (Link in bio).

#nonprofit #miami #hiring

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Scholar and 6th-gra

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Scholar and 6th-grade student at @ArchimedeanSchoolsOfficial, Henry Zhang! 🍎

Henry is a wonderful Scholar who embodies many of our Breakthrough values. Among his many admirable qualities and traits, Henry is kind, respectful, and consistently treats everyone around him with warmth and consideration. Henry is always prepared, follows directions well, knows when it’s time to focus, and when it’s okay to have fun with his peers. Most importantly, Henry approaches every opportunity with a positive attitude and always gives his best effort.

Henry’s hobbies are largely centered around science, as he enjoys exploring, learning, and discovering how things work. His curiosity and eagerness to try new things make him a thoughtful and engaged Scholar.

Henry is still exploring his interests and enjoys being involved in many different activities. While he has not settled on a specific career path yet, he is especially interested in science and enjoys learning about new topics related to it.

We are proud of you, Henry! 👏

#nonprofit #breakthroughmiami #scholarspotlight @thechildrenstrust @palmertrinity @monicacoluccid8 @commisharod

Celebrating the women who made history and the you

Celebrating the women who made history and the young minds writing the next chapter 📝

Honoring #WomensHistoryMonth, we're sharing inspirational excerpts written by our Breakthrough Miami Scholars during our 2026 Garth C. Reeves Sr. Essay contest honoring some of South Florida’s trailblazing women.

As you read through these powerful stories of leadership, impact, and courage, we hope you are reminded of our collective responsibility to make real, positive impacts in our communities.

Who inspires YOU? Let us know below. 💭

#nonprofit #breakthroughmiami

POV: Your summer project becomes a REAL city desig

POV: Your summer project becomes a REAL city design 🏙️

Growlight is an immersive 4-week summer experience where High School students are able to:
🖨️Gain access to advanced 3D printing technologies
📐Create innovative designs addressing urban accessibility challenges
💻Master Rhino 8 CAD software
🚌Explore Miami's architectural landmarks through curated field trips
...and SO much more!

To be considered for this program, visit: breakthrough.miami/growlight ⬅️ Full scholarships are available for Breakthrough Scholars.

#STEM #Education #STEAM

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Volunteer CHANGEMAK

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Volunteer CHANGEMAKER, Sophia Biss! ✏️

Sophia has been rapidly developing as a leader and changemaker on campus. She has taken charge of our Photography elective and has empowered the Scholars she mentors to capture and enhance some of our best programming moments. Sophia has also been a very consistent part of our Changemaker team, coming to more than half of our Super Saturdays, as well as rallying her peers to become Changemakers as well. Sophia is a wonderful, calming balance to the excitement felt on campus, but has quietly and intentionally built lots of meaningful relationships across our site.

Further extending her impact into our community, Sophia is the Co-Founder and leader of the Women in STEM Club at @RansomEvergladesSchool, a @HIPHealthy Peer Health Educator, and Captain of the Ransom Varsity Softball team. Sophia is also a designer for art and literary publications, is an award winning photographer, and a member of the National Math (Mu Alpha Theta), Science, Spanish, English, Social Science (Rho Kappa), and Art Honor Societies.

Anticipating her graduation this Spring, Sophia will be staying close to home and attending @UnivMiami where she'll be majoring in Architecture. 📐

You're designing your future, Sophia! 👏

@Volunteerflorida #Volunteer #VolunteerOfTheMonth @ransomevergladesathletics

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Scholar and 5th-gra

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Scholar and 5th-grade student at E.W.F Stirrup Elementary (@stirrupeagles), Siddhanth Saieshwar Ramesh! 🍎

"Sid" was selected as our Scholar of the Month because he consistently demonstrates the values we hope to see in our Breakthrough Miami Scholars. He is kind, respectful, and thoughtful towards everyone in our Village, including his peers, teachers, and the Changemakers that mentor him. Sid approaches each Super Saturday with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. He works hard in his classes, participates in activities, and always strives to do his best.

Outside of being a Scholar, Sid enjoys playing chess, reading books, playing soccer and practicing the violin. 🎻

Sid's future goals are to become an engineer and chess grandmaster! ♟️

Keep up the good work, Siddhanth! 👏

#nonprofit #breakthroughmiami #scholarspotlight @thechildrenstrust @belenjesuit @dannyespinod5 @commisharod

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Volunteer CHANGEMAK

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Volunteer CHANGEMAKER, Brooke Alba! ✏️

Brooke was selected as our Changemaker of the Month due to her continued commitment to creating meaningful impact on campus. Through consistent leadership, thoughtful action, and a willingness to open doors of opportunity, Brooke has contributed to positive change within our campus and has inspired others to do the same.

Aside from being a Changemaker, Brooke is the Breakthrough Miami Club social media manager at @SaintAndrewsSchool, an event planner at Saint Andrew's, and a member of the Changemaker Council.

When she graduates in 2028, Brooke plans to major in Business and eventually get involved in Real Estate. 🏠

Keep up the "breakalicious" work, Brooke! 👏

@Volunteerflorida #Volunteer #VolunteerOfTheMonth

🚨 Seniors - Your deadline to become Breakthrough F

🚨 Seniors - Your deadline to become Breakthrough FAMOUS is RAPIDLY APPROACHING! 🚨

Complete your Senior Exit Survey by Tuesday, March 31st to unlock:
🎓 Admission to our 2026 Senior Celebration
📣 A social media shoutout
💵 Eligibility for scholarships
🏅 Exclusive Class of 2026 merch
👥 Induction to the @BTMAlumni Network
...and more!

Don't miss YOUR chance in the SPOTLIGHT! FINAL deadline is March 31st - No additional extensions will be given. Get started at: breakthrough.miami/classof2026 ⬅️ (Link in bio).

#reels #breakthroughmiami #classof2026

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Scholar and 5th-gra

Shoutout to Breakthrough Miami Scholar and 5th-grade student at @CAREElementary, Davianska Batres-Pacheco! 🍎

"Davi" is a shining light on campus always radiating "breakalicious" energy and spirit. She's made a tremendous impact on our host site in the short time she's been a Scholar. Davianska can always be seen around campus making meaningful connections with her Scholar peers and our staff. Not only is she always smiling and having fun with her friends, we can always count on Davi to uplift, motivate, and check on her peers to bring out the best versions of themselves.

Davianska has had a year-long goal to have straight A's and has made enormous progress this year, having incredible Q2 grades! Outside of her Scholar responsibilities, Davianska is always active. She currently has a huge passion for volleyball and practices dance at her church.

Davi's goals are primarily focused on her studies as school is something she really enjoys. She constantly strives to be a good student, especially since she aspires to study law in the future. ⚖️

We are proud of you, Davianska! 👏

#nonprofit #breakthroughmiami #scholarspotlight @thechildrenstrust @mdcps_d2 @mrhardemon @ransomevergladesschool

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