Breakthrough New York’s Institutional Partnerships Manager Bianca Vinoya pens an essay about the importance of women’s role in fighting climate change. UN Women set the theme for International Women’s Day 2022 as “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”...
Ashira Mayers (Class of 2021) joined the Breakthrough New York community as a student, and upon graduating from Manhattanville College, transitioned into the role of Recruiting Coordinator as an AmeriCorps Civic Corps member. She shares her perspective on the benefits...
In honor of Black History Month, we asked our students to write a piece that demonstrates the personal significance of the holiday. 10th grader Penuela (Class of 2028) penned an essay on how individuals and schools should reframe the month to focus on positive aspects...
In honor of Black History Month, we asked our students to write a piece that demonstrates the personal significance of the holiday. 7th grader Fariha (Class of 2031) wrote a set of poems inspired by Black writers. Black History Month is a really important month. It’s...
Breakthrough New York is proud to announce their two Meringoff Scholarship recipients: Fiker Zewdie and Henderson Alcantara. Both students submitted essays about their experiences at Breakthrough and how the organization affected their educational trajectory....
Breakthrough New York is proud to announce their two Meringoff Scholarship recipients: Fiker Zewdie and Henderson Alcantara. Both students submitted an essay regarding their experiences at Breakthrough and how the organization affected their educational trajectory....
