University HQ is a free educational resource who work with over 600 schools throughout the country–and they don’t monetize their site! They’ve shared some resources below that we hope you take advantage of yourself, or share with any high schoolers...
Welcome to our series #BeyondTheBooks, where we’ll get to ask a staff member, or possibly alums/partners, fun questions. So often we focus on the work and mission behind what we do, which is great, but we believe that relationship/community building never ends. The...
PROVIDENCE, RI, (May 10, 2019) — Breakthrough Providence announces its inaugural Community Leadership Honoree Courtney E. Hawkins, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services. Ms. Hawkins career as a social worker, public servant, advocate...
Last week we learned about how gentrification comes about and how old laws continue to influence the current housing market. To get caught up be sure to check out Part 1, 2, & 3. It is extremely disappointing to witness the United States once again sitting back...
By Fartun, Providence College Class of 2019 A huge Breakthrough Providence kudos to students who have officially landed on the college/university they will be attending. You’ve studied, taken exams, presented projects, and possibly worked and/or were involved in...
Last week we learned about redlining and how this process impacted the way communities were separated for the housing market. To get caught up be sure to check out Part 1 & 2. While redlining communities of color the FHA was also promoting the construction of...
