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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As many of our students grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Breakthrough New York took a proactive approach in making sure mental health wellness was integrated into our programming. Mental Health Initiatives...
Teacher Appreciation Week: Morika Tsujimura
This May, we’re showing our appreciation for middle school teacher and Instructional Coach Morika Tsujimura. Morika Tsujimura has been a teacher for 16 years, and currently teaches science and math to middle school students. She grew up in New York City and earned her...
Breakthrough New York Honors Sonny Kalsi at Annual Gala
The organization raised over $1 million to support students on their pathways to college. Breakthrough New York honored Sonny Kalsi of BentallGreenOak at its 2023 Gala: Leading the Way on May 2nd. The event raised over $1 million for its educational programs that...
The Met Museum Welcomes Breakthrough New York for Teen Fridays
The program opens doors for teens to learn and create with artists. The Met Museum welcomed a group of Breakthrough New York high schoolers to its Fifth Avenue location as part of its Teen Fridays program. The students engaged in a hands-on art activity and listened...
Volunteer Spotlight: Nick Tedesco
Breakthrough New York pairs volunteers with college students to serve as coaches through an academic year, mentoring them towards their academic and personal goals. Nick Tedesco is a Breakthrough New York volunteer who works in private equity. After living in various...
Giving Back to Breakthrough: College Students Serve Their Community
Six college students return to where they first began with Breakthrough New York to help admit the incoming class. Admissions days are underway for the incoming Breakthrough New York Class of 2033. This year, six Breakthrough college students will assist with...