ABOUT US
    
Breakthrough Urban Ministries demonstrates the compassion of Christ by providing neighborhood-based holistic services that empower individuals, families and urban communities to overcome poverty, addiction and isolation.

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OUR CORE VALUES


If you're interested in Breakthrough, find out more about us by looking at our eight "Core Values":
  1. God
  2. People
  3. Relationships
  4. Redemption
  5. Structure
  6. Collaboration
  7. Community
  8. Racial Justice
OUR HISTORY

corner of Ashland and Berwyn

Based in Chicago, Breakthrough was founded on the north side of the city, but now operates programs on the city's west side. These include homeless centers and services for men and women, a street outreach to women in prostitution, and a youth & family outreach program.
  OUR COMMUNITY

Our growing campus is in East Garfield Park, a neighborhood on Chicago's west side. This community has seen lots of change over the years. Some of it has been difficult. We appreciate the rich cultural heritage here, and we value the great potential of working with our neighbors to create positive change.

STAFF BIOS


Executive Director

"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things...so that no one may boast before him." 
  BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Helen Kaminski, President

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Securities
Sara Lee Corporation

Ed Meek, Vice President
Investment Advisor/Owner
Edge Portfolio Management, LLC

Edward Weisto, Secretary
Vice President
Associated Bank

Stuart Miller, Treasurer
Partner
Crowe Chizek and Company

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  ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. David Anderson

Executive Director
Lydia Home Association

David Andresen
Retired Manager
Xerox Corporation

Dr. Ray Bakke
Executive Director
International Urban Associates

Clayton Brown
Retired
Clayton Brown & Associates

Don Cousins
President
Team Development

Dr. Joseph Stowell
Teaching Paster
Harvest Bible Chapel

The 24th Annual Hunger Walk
Saturday, June 20, 2009

Behind the Scenes Tour
Monday, July 6, 2009

ROCK 'N' ROLL Chicago Half Marathon
Sunday, August 2, 2009


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ADDRESS: PO Box 47200; Chicago, IL 60647 / PHONE: (773)722-1144 - FAX: (773)722-1434