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Guests mingling between tables at BTR Game Night in a Brockton art gallery

2026-10-10 · 2 MIN READ

BTR Game Night

Our Men & Women Game Night brought the community together for an evening built around one big theme: how men and women communicate. The conversations went deep…

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Coffee & Cream: Networking, Community, and Connection at the Fuller Craft Museum

2026-08-21 · 3 MIN READ

Coffee & Cream: Networking, Community, and Connection at the Fuller Craft Museum

Breaking Through Roadblocks (BTR) recently hosted our Coffee & Cream Networking Event at the Fuller Craft Museum, bringing together community leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, friends, and supporters for an evening centered around one simple idea: building meaningful connections through conversation and community. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was something special. Great food, an incredible live performance by Sweet Plantain Strings, an outstanding DJ, and the unique…

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Kicks & Conversations Networking Event

2026-06-25 · 3 MIN READ

Kicks & Conversations Networking Event

At Breaking Through Roadblocks, we believe that meaningful change happens when organizations, leaders, and community advocates come together with a shared purpose. That belief was reinforced when we had the privilege of attending the Trefler Foundation's recent Kicks & Conversations Networking Event. From the moment guests arrived, it was clear that this was much more than a traditional networking gathering. The event brought together nonprofit leaders, business professionals, community…

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Mental Health Awareness & Wellness: The Power of Mentorship, Community, and Healing

2026-05-22 · 5 MIN READ

Mental Health Awareness & Wellness: The Power of Mentorship, Community, and Healing

Mental health is something that touches every family, every school, every workplace, and every community. Yet for many people, especially young people and men, emotional struggles often remain hidden behind smiles, routines, responsibilities, and silence. At Breaking Through Roadblocks, we believe mental wellness begins with connection, support, mentorship, and safe environments where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Sometimes, what a person needs most is not criticism or judgment but…

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Level Up: Career and Confidence Expo Empowers Brockton Youth

2026-04-09 · 3 MIN READ

Level Up: Career and Confidence Expo Empowers Brockton Youth

Breaking Through Roadblocks, Inc., in partnership with Brockton High School’s Business Program, brought something special to the community with the Level Up: Career and Confidence Expo, and you could feel it the moment you walked into the gym. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, students from grades 9–12 and young adults came together for more than just a career event. This was about real conversations, real exposure, and real opportunities. And for many of them, it was the first time they truly…

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T.A.R.G.E.T.S. Interview Workshop

2026-03-25 · 2 MIN READ

T.A.R.G.E.T.S. Interview Workshop

Preparing young people for real-world success is at the heart of what we do at Breaking Through Roadblocks (BTR). Recently, participants in the T.A.R.G.E.T.S. program for boys took part in a hands-on Job Interview Workshop designed to build confidence, professionalism, and practical life skills. The workshop brought together young men ages 13 to 24, giving them the opportunity to learn what it takes to make a strong impression during a job interview. While many of the participants are…

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Push4Change: Understanding Our History (Systems, Impact, and Responsibility)

2026-02-27 · 3 MIN READ

Push4Change: Understanding Our History (Systems, Impact, and Responsibility)

At our recent Push4Change event, hosted by Breaking Through Roadblocks in collaboration with Massasoit Community College, one truth was clear: If we want to understand today’s challenges, we must understand yesterday’s decisions. History is not distant. It is active. It lives in our neighborhoods, our schools, our justice system, our housing markets, and even in our health outcomes. Systems like mass incarceration, redlining, economic exclusion, and substandard housing were not isolated…

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The Power of Your Circle: Why Support and Pruning Negativity Matter

2025-10-21 · 2 MIN READ

The Power of Your Circle: Why Support and Pruning Negativity Matter

When life gets heavy, strength isn’t only found within; it’s also found in who stands beside you. The truth is, no one gets through hard seasons alone. In moments of loss, doubt, or exhaustion, your circle…the people closest to you can either help you rise or quietly pull you under. That’s why surrounding yourself with trusted, positive people and pruning away negativity isn’t just helpful; it’s vital for your growth and peace. 💬 1. Your Circle Is Your Safety Net A trusted circle isn’t…

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