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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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...

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Morika Tsujimura

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...

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Breakthrough New York Honors Sonny Kalsi at Annual Gala

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...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Nick Tedesco

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...

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