Challenge society’s perceptions of people with criminal histories and take part in being the solution to mass incarceration. To grow our community, volunteers donate their time in prison with us to provide business and entrepreneurial mentorship and coaching while learning to be more accepting and open-minded business leaders.
of individuals released from Colorado prisons return to confinement after one year.
of individuals released from Colorado prisons return to confinement in their second year of release.
of individuals released from Colorado prisons return to confinement in the third year or more after release.
of Breakthrough participants have recidivated since our organization began operation in 2017
Breakthrough believes that successful community reintegration requires a stable and dependable income. Unfortunately, securing meaningful employment is one of the most significant challenges for justice-impacted individuals. Employment is a critical factor in determining whether an individual will recidivate.
A participant is officially enrolled in our post-release program, ‘The Return,’ once they have scheduled and attended a “Welcome Home” meeting with our post-release staff. This meeting assesses the participant’s post-release needs in areas such as housing, employment, education, and more. Additionally, participants receive a “Re-entry Pack,” which includes a cell phone with 90 days of data, a Chromebook, hygiene supplies, gift cards, and other essentials to help them successfully navigate their re-entry journey.
91% of participants of Breakthrough are gainfully employed.
88% of Breakthrough participants in the community have been enrolled in our post-release program
Through compassion, connection, and community, Breakthrough helps rebuild people’s lives and reintegrate into society. The impact our program has on individual lives is seen clearly during our volunteer events, where participants interact with and receive feedback from community members. Take a moment to explore our annual reports to see more of the impact the Breakthrough program has on participants and our communities.