The Breakthrough Canada Charitable Trust

The Breakthrough Canada Charitable Trust provides financial grants and mentorship to young people from low-income backgrounds across Toronto and the GTA who are pursuing post-secondary education. The organization identifies talented students early and supports them through high school, college, and university with both funding and one-on-one guidance from volunteer mentors. By removing financial barriers and offering academic and personal support, Breakthrough helps students access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. The program focuses particularly on first-generation learners and those facing systemic obstacles to education. Over its years of operation, Breakthrough has supported hundreds of students in completing their studies and moving into careers that provide stability for themselves and their families.