transforming how we support
young adults in our communities!
Breaktime aims to make Massachusetts the first state to reach functional zero young adult homelessness by 2030. We plan to achieve this through strategic partnerships and systemic change.
Central to our vision is the transformation of Breaktime into the "hub" for solving young adult homelessness. To support this, we will acquire and renovate a five-story building in downtown Boston, serving as a comprehensive resource center for young adults experiencing homelessness.
Breaktime's new building is pivotal to our 2030 goals, enhancing our services and expanding our reach. This space is meticulously designed to empower our key goals:
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Expand our program enrollments to 5,000+ over five years, improve program outcomes, meet diverse needs, and scale up through enhanced physical and virtual spaces.
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Develop Breaktime as a one-stop shop through cross-referral partnerships, resource colocation, and collaborative efforts to fill service gaps.
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Drive systemic solutions to homelessness by amplifying young adult voices, sharing knowledge, and advocating for effective policy changes.
We are seeking $10M towards the purchase of our building, the initial phase of renovations (floors 3-5), and a capital replacement reserve fund along with $25M in upfront pledges for 2025-2029 programs and operations (75% of what we need from philanthropy in total). Over the next five years, we aim to increase earned income from government contracts, programmatic partnerships, and space rentals to 40% of our annual revenue--providing philanthropic families and institutions with a highly leveraged opportunity for impact.
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The purchase of 63 Franklin Street marks more than a milestone for Breaktime – it represents a revolutionary approach to addressing youth homelessness. Our vision is to create a comprehensive hub for support and opportunity – a one-stop resource that addresses each of the diverse and interconnected needs of unhoused young adults, and the first of its kind anywhere in the country. Each of the building’s five floors + basement will be dedicated to a distinct service. Construction on our new hub will take place in two phases. Phase One will focus on floors three through five – the spaces Breaktime will leverage to expand and deepen the impact of our programs. These renovations will begin in January 2025 and are estimated to be completed by the end of March 2025. Take a look inside our vision for Phase One!
Floor 3: Resource Hub
Intake, Drop-In Services, and Essential Needs
The Resource Hub will be a welcoming, accessible space dedicated to meeting the immediate needs of young adults experiencing homelessness. This floor will offer intake services, providing a vital first point of contact for those seeking support. Staff will be available to provide guidance, connect young adults with additional support services, and help them navigate their next steps.
Floor 4: training hub
Linda Hammett Ory Programs & Education (HOPE) Hub
This dedicated space will focus on Breaktime’s educational and vocational training, providing young adults with tools to build a stable and fulfilling future. Throughout the day, it will host our hands-on training sessions, Launchpad, Flight Booster classes, and other resources for various skills and career paths, from technical training to resume building and interview preparation.
Floor 5: collaboration hub
Tackling the Structural Causes of Youth Homelessness
This dedicated collaboration space is designed to be the operational heart of our organization, bringing together the Development, Communications, Operations, and HR teams to work seamlessly on projects, strategy, and outreach efforts. The layout encourages cross-departmental collaboration, fostering an environment where team members can brainstorm, innovate, and support one another in real time.
We are incredibly grateful for the support of our Starbound funders! Their belief in Breaktime’s mission, staff, and vision is not only inspiring but essential in making the Hub for Solving Young Adult Homelessness a reality. Join us in breaking the cycle of young adult homelessness and creating lasting change.
$2,500,000+:
Bancel Philanthropies
Linda Hammett Ory and Andy Ory
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$1,000,000-$2,499,999:
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation
$500,000-$999,999:
Barbara and Amos Hostetter
Paul and Katie Buttenwieser
Ryan Cotton and Michael Baskowski
$250,000-$499,999:
Collective Change
Frieze Family Foundation
Marybeth and Steve Bisson
Schooner Foundation
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$100,000-$249,999:
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Highland Street Foundation
Lisa and Jim Valone
The Pforzheimer Family