Volunteers from all over Northeast Ohio work with our students from kindergarten through 8th grade. We are always looking for community volunteers to read with our students, participate in community projects, help with application and resume writing, and lead practice interviews. If you are interested in volunteering at one of our schools, please contact Katie Emerson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (216) 373-2685.
Breakthrough Schools is the highest-performing network of free, public charter schools in Cleveland, Ohio. Our mission is to provide free, sustainable, high-quality public schools in Cleveland's under-served neighborhoods, ensuring all students have access to a public, free, outstanding college preparatory education. Read More
Friends of Breakthrough Schools is our non-profit development & advocacy organization. Friends of Breakthrough is responsible for closing the gap in public funding we need to overcome each year, as well as working with community, business, and political leaders to build city-wide support for high-quality public school options for all children in Cleveland. Read More