Operation Breakthrough

Last updated June 29, 2007

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Operation Breakthrough’s 9th annual fundraiser proves to be the sweetest ever!

Life-sized lollipops, gingerbread trees and Operation Breakthrough’s children welcomed over 845 guests to this year’s dinner and first ever LIVE auction, which raised more than $300,000 for the children’s care and education.

Credit card processing can benefit our children!

Do you accept credit cards in your line of work? If so, you can direct dollars to Operation Breakthrough.
First Financial USA will give 5 percent of the profit from your processing fees to the charity of your choice.
To sign up, contact Chris Szczucinski at 913-488-3872.

	Outdated income guidelines are cutting off childcare aid for working families

	It takes time, heart and more than a little courage to keep the Center’s clothing room running smoothly

	She showed our video at church and soon 60 people were sewing over 300 quilts.

	Little Santas from Purple 5 thank officers of the Kansas City Transportation Authority

	Reception honors donors who helped fund our new facility

	At Christmas, 2,732 children received gifts through Operation Breakthrough.

	Capital One gives a $25,000 grant for the Center’s literacy program.

	Anti-violence classes help school-agers learn to get along

	Project work gives preschoolers time for in-depth study

	Cooking up “Candyland” takes a cast of thousands

	Farm Fest promises fun and funds for Operation Breakthrough

	Basement gets a much-needed makeover from Home Depot

	Chiefs team up with our kids for the 2007 charity game

	Sisters dream of a debt-free legacy

	Bank of America provides the center with the “Neighborhood Builder Award”

Chiefs Charity Game
We are getting ready for the Chiefs Charity Game 2007 on August 23rd. You still have time to sign up to be a sponsor for this year’s game! All proceeds go directly to helping the children of Operation Breakthrough. Find out more about the game.

Save the date!
Our 10th annual fundraiser is
April 25th 2008.

Farm Fest 2008
Farm Fest, set for June 1, 2008, is a fun, family event at the Deanna Rose Farmstead in Overland Park, which will benefit Operation Breakthrough, the Farmstead and the Jewish Community Center.