LEADER'S BRIEF

Arloa Sutter, Founder & Executive Director

Rise and Create Change

I love the theme of our benefit this year, RISE AND CREATE CHANGE. It has been so much fun planning for this event. Just thinking about it every day has helped me to get up in the morning and engage in the hard work of community transformation with renewed commitment and energy. You are NOT going to want to miss this year’s event. This year’s benefit will challenge you in a way that will make you a better person. We all need that motivation!

We received our building permit for the Breakthrough FamilyPlex last week. We will soon be closing on the financing and moving into the construction phase. Please pray with us that the work will be completed without setbacks. We are constantly aware of how much we need this new space. My heart breaks over the children and the homeless who we have to turn away every day because we do not have the space or the resources to engage them.

As we ramp up our capacity for this expanded space, we need you more than ever to join with us to “Rise and Create Change”. If for some reason you cannot join us for our benefit on October 18th, please consider making a gift today to help us reach our goal of $750,000. Please make a pre-benefit gift here. Thank you so much for your support.

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Violinist phenom to perform at annual benefit

The first time Daniel D swept a bow across a violin he was just 12 years old. Now that he’s doubled his age, he’s more than doubled his musical accomplishments.
Daniel D, 24, will perform at Breakthrough’s Annual Benefit on Oct. 18 as the featured live entertainer of the night. Hailing from Charleston, SC, he has a resume that stretches from opening artist for President Barack Obama’s president campaign to head of his church on Sunday morning… MORE >>

ANNUAL BENEFIT 2013

What’s so special about the annual benefit?

On Friday, Oct. 18, we want you to join us for a night that focuses on one thing: creating change.
It’s easy to lose sight of why you volunteer, donate or simply even read this newsletter, but at Breakthrough, it’s our mission to bring a new normal to East Garfield Park. To rise up and create change in a neighborhood that’s been neglected.
Will you join us as we tell the families who feel forgotten: we are here to help.

Will you reach out to Chicago’s homeless adults and tell them, “You aren’t in this alone.”?

For one night, we’re asking you to meet us for dinner and a special production that will rejuvenate your heart for Breakthrough and Chicago’s west side. We’re preparing a special production for you to enjoy that will give you a close look at what happens day-after-day.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of something big with Breakthrough. Save your seat at the 2013 Annual Benefit and join us on Friday, Oct. 18.

Event Details:
7-9 p.m.
Friday Oct. 18
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Marriott Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg

Free onsite parking is available.