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August 2026

Volume 1 | Issue 1

Education is the Disruption.

Jennifer Humphrey, Founder & Board Chair

A Message From The Chair

Jennifer Humphrey

Founder & Board Chair

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Breaking Barriers Brief.

Our mission is rooted in the belief that education has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities, and create opportunities where barriers once existed.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Jennifer Humphrey

Founder & Board Chair

In This Issue

  • Board & Updates
  • Program Highlights
  • Community Partnerships
  • Upcoming Events
  • Ways to Support
  • Looking Ahead

Board & Organization Updates

  • Organizational milestones achieved
  • Governance updates
  • Committee progress
  • New partnerships
  • Strategic initiatives currently underway

Our Mission. Our Vision.

Our Mission

To equip, empower, and elevate underserved youth through transformational educational opportunities and community partnerships.

Our Vision

A world where every child has the resources, support, and opportunity to reach their full potential and lead a life of impact.

Equip · Empower · Elevate

Program Highlights

Initiatives underway

Connecticut Respite Initiative

Updates on planning, community engagement, and upcoming implementation.

Chicago Community Healing Initiative

Supporting youth and families through educational programming designed to promote healing and resilience.

New York Literacy Initiative

Developing church and community partnerships to provide evidence-based literacy support for struggling readers.

Community Partnerships

This month we are building relationships with schools, faith-based organizations, community leaders, and local businesses that share our commitment to educational equity.

Interested in collaborating?

partnerships@breakingbarriersedu.org

Ways You Can Support

Join the movement

Donate

Volunteer

Partner

Sponsor

Share Our Mission

Collaborate

Make a Gift