Breakthrough Central Texas won its first AmeriCorps grant in 2011 and since that time has grown to become the one of the largest AmeriCorps programs in the state. Each year, remarkable college students and recent graduates from across the country dedicate a term of service to our students -- as summer Teaching Fellows and year-round advisors, receiving the benefit of joining a national service movement, an education award and other exceptional benefits.
Leveraging our long-standing position as a successful AmeriCorps program, Breakthrough Central Texas applied for and received approval to host Breakthrough Houston as they bring this valuable asset to their own community. With this expansion, nearly 300 AmerCorps members will be a part of our programs this year! We are thrilled to partner with Breakthrough Houston to build stronger programs together, sharing our best practices for member development, training, and support, and bringing about lasting change for the students and families we serve across Texas.