COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Catalyze & Connect. At Breakthrough, we embrace and encourage student voice and leadership. Aligned with our social change model for leadership – Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading Community — building communication and advocacy skills are critical for growth, development, and impact. Embracing the unique asset of Breakthrough Miami as an embedded service-learning partnership, our student-led Race To Breakthrough is not only a global virtual pep rally to celebrate the new school year programming but also a powerful vehicle for leadership development among all stakeholders, including even the youngest students. 

Challenge:  Create a video and/or a written statement sharing why education is essential in moving our community forward. Upload written or video reflections to your personal Race page on this site. Please note that your school may require additional documentation.

Skillbuilding: 

Through this exercise, students will:

• Reflect upon a community issue and craft a personal statement (written or video) (include at least one research-based fact to support your case)
• Encourage others to view their statements and invite them to join in support

Students will gain:

• Analytical skills 
• Writing abilities 
• Video creation and public speaking skills 
• Practice in advocacy and community building
• Sense of community grounded in shared values