The Breakthrough Podcast

Follow The Breakthrough Podcast
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Conversations with and about community leaders, local nonprofits, and area businesses that are meeting the needs of those living in poverty. Each episode highlights the power of civil society to meet the growing needs of the most vulnerable communities.

Georgia Center For Opportunity


    • Mar 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The Breakthrough Podcast with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Breakthrough Podcast

    Why Georgia Policies Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 23:33


    Georgia is a battleground state and the policies it enacts can have a huge impact on those living in poverty. We discuss why policy matters in Georgia and what we can expect in 2024.

    Why Georgia Policies Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 23:33


    Georgia is a battleground state and the policies it enacts can have a huge impact on those living in poverty. We discuss why policy matters in Georgia and what we can expect in 2024.

    Understanding How Benefits Cliffs Impact Those In Poverty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 23:33


    We discuss the issue of Benefits Cliffs and what we are doing on this important issue for anyone on welfare or safety net services.

    Understanding How Benefits Cliffs Impact Those In Poverty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 23:33


    We discuss the issue of Benefits Cliffs and what we are doing on this important issue for anyone on welfare or safety net services.

    Crtime in Atlanta & What We Can Do About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 32:28


    We are joined by Josh Crawford, a lawyer and the head of the Criminal Justice Initiative at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. As crime has spiked in many major cities, Josh is leading the charge in addressing the issues that lead to violent crime and helping thousands have safer and more opportunities in their communities.

    Crtime in Atlanta & What We Can Do About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 32:28


    We are joined by Josh Crawford, a lawyer and the head of the Criminal Justice Initiative at the Georgia Center for Opportunity. As crime has spiked in many major cities, Josh is leading the charge in addressing the issues that lead to violent crime and helping thousands have safer and more opportunities in their communities.

    Understanding How Inflation Impacts Those In Poverty | Breakthrough Podcast Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 20:26


    Inflation has a huge impact on everyone but it is catastrophic to those living in poverty. We discuss how it happens and what we must do to address it.

    Understanding How Inflation Impacts Those In Poverty | Breakthrough Podcast Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 20:26


    Inflation has a huge impact on everyone but it is catastrophic to those living in poverty. We discuss how it happens and what we must do to address it.

    Hiring Well Doing Good | Breakthrough Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 34:06


    This week I'm joined by GCO's own Eric Cochling. Eric has been with GCO for decades and spearheaded the revolutionary project titled Hiring Well, Doing Good. Hiring Well Doing Good […]

    Hiring Well Doing Good | Breakthrough Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 34:06


    This week I'm joined by GCO's own Eric Cochling. Eric has been with GCO for decades and spearheaded the revolutionary project titled Hiring Well, Doing Good. Hiring Well Doing Good […]

    America Lost | Breakthrough Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 24:11


    This week Chris Rufo of the Documentary Foundation and the director of the eye-opening documentary, America Lost. Chris shares what he learned in his travels through America's most impoverished cities. The stories and the lives captured will change how you view poverty.

    America Lost | Breakthrough Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 24:11


    This week Chris Rufo of the Documentary Foundation and the director of the eye-opening documentary, America Lost. Chris shares what he learned in his travels through America's most impoverished cities. The stories and the lives captured will change how you view poverty.

    Episode 4 – Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 21:35


    This week I'm joined by Belva Dorsey and Darcey Terris, two community leaders that work with organizations changing the lives of those in Columbus, GA. Their work within the Chattahoochee […]

    Episode 4 – Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 21:35


    This week I'm joined by Belva Dorsey and Darcey Terris, two community leaders that work with organizations changing the lives of those in Columbus, GA. Their work within the Chattahoochee […]

    Episode 3 – Reunification

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 38:02


    This week I'm joined by Chelsea Sabo of the Foster Care Alliance. They approach foster care from the unique perspective by helping mothers address trauma with the intent of reunification. We discuss how they've created ways to train and equip mothers in poverty for new opportunities ahead.

    Episode 3 – Reunification

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 38:02


    This week I'm joined by Chelsea Sabo of the Foster Care Alliance. They approach foster care from the unique perspective by helping mothers address trauma with the intent of reunification. We discuss how they've created ways to train and equip mothers in poverty for new opportunities ahead.

    Episode 2 – Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 18:37


    Dr. Beverly Roseberry is a professor and champion of relationship development. She has been a long-time family educator through our Healthy Families Initiative. She joins us to discuss the need and value brought from teaching, identifying, and maintaining a healthy relationship in vulnerable communities.

    Episode 2 – Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 18:37


    Dr. Beverly Roseberry is a professor and champion of relationship development. She has been a long-time family educator through our Healthy Families Initiative. She joins us to discuss the need and value brought from teaching, identifying, and maintaining a healthy relationship in vulnerable communities.

    Episode 1 – Cooperation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 15:03


    Tom Balog of the Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry shares how they are meeting a need and one piece of a complex puzzle. Breakthrough Podcasts highlights those in our communities that are […]

    Claim The Breakthrough Podcast

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel