Breakthrough Foundation

The Breakthrough Foundation was an independent non-profit organization dedicated to changing the direction of thousands of young people’s lives through the Youth at Risk Program. The project won national acclaim for its outstanding results in turning around the lives of young people who were severely at risk for drug abuse, unemployment, and violent crime. The National Institute of Justice studied the Youth At Risk Program and found a significant reduction in recidivism. President George H.W. Bush recognized the Breakthrough Foundation as one of his "thousand points of light."

National Institute of Justice Evaluation of Youth at Risk Program

The original Breakthrough Foundation brought about independent charities using its Youth at Risk programs.

Youth At Risk, New York - A not-for-profit, volunteer driven organization committed to transforming the chaotic lives of young people through persistent and compassionate mentoring.

Youth At Risk West - Serving Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties in California, they empower youth to create a positive life worth living. Producing extraordinary results through community mentoring, Youth at Risk’s vision is to unlock futures so that youth in trouble do not have to become adults in trouble.

Colorado Youth at Risk - Focusing on transforming youth, mentors, & the community as a whole.

Youth At Risk, Arizona - Makes possible new futures for children and youth through mentoring and value-driven programs.

Youth At Risk, UK - Young People Building Better Futures

Ballet Hoo! - Ballet Changed My Life - A Youth At Risk UK program - View program on Youtube

Werner Erhard Proves Team Effort Is 'It,'

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