Operation Breakthrough

Operation Breakthrough's mission is to help children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing the...Learn more

Donate now

A new way to support Operation Breakthrough

Make an impact with a quick-start fundraiser tailored to your next occasion.

See all occasions

From the community

Fundraisers created by supporters like you

View all 2

Ella Melton is fundraising
Help Enterprise Mobility donate to Operation Breakthrough
You are invited to help Enterprise Mobility - Area 053 donate to Operation Breakthrough! Help us support the Kansas City community one non-profit at a time.

This summer, an Enterprise intern group in Area 053, Team Dillinger with interns Ella Melton, Isabella Richardson, and Luke Zmijewski, are collecting donation items requested on Operation Breakthrough's wishlist. To take it a step further, the team would like to collect money donations to increase aid provided for the non-profit. Please help us support Operation Breakthrough and the communities they impact by donating to this GoFundMe and/or dropping off donation items at the specified drop-off locations below.

Founded by Sister Corita Bussanmas and Sister Berta Sailer in 1971, Operation Breakthrough is a non-for-profit corporation that provides a safe, love, stable, and educational environment for children in poverty, while empowering their families through advocacy, emergency aid, and education. Operation Breakthrough provides care and assistance for children of all ages and their families through educational programs, healthcare, parent programs, and emergency services. These offerings have helped thousands of families find stability and comfort as they navigate challenges in life, creating a foundation for livelihood security.

At Enterprise Mobility, we are focused on giving back to the communities we live and work in. We foster community engagement and fund programs that aid individuals, families, organizations, communities, and cities everywhere through our employee and company service initiatives. In 2024, $85M was donated to charitable organizations worldwide, $1.8M was awarded to community nonprofits, and more than 90% of grants awarded were identified by global team members.

We invite you to donate to the GoFundMe and contribute to donation items requested by Operation Breakthrough's wish list. Below, wish list items and donation drop-off locations are provided. Additional drop-off locations are likely to be provided after we receive approval. Please contact Ella, Isabella, or Luke if you would like to donate items but can not travel to the existing drop-off locations.

From Enterprise Mobility, Area 053, and Team Dillinger to you, we thank you for your support as we give back to Operation Breakthrough, who greatly impacted Kansas City and its surrounding communities.

Operation Breakthrough Donation Wish List

Donation drop-off locations:

Ella Melton: (816) 873 - 5007

Isabella Richardson: (815 312 - 7272

Luke Zmijewski: (913) 940 - 0013

Enterprise-Legends (Kansas City, KS; M-F, 7:30AM-5:30PM)

Enterprise-Lawrence (Lawrence, KS; M-F, 7:30AM-5PM)

Enterprise-Downtown & West Topeka (Topeka, KS; M-F, 7:30AM-5PM)

M
K
D
3 supporters
Lauren Winston is fundraising
Support Bernie's Legacy in Educational Equity
Bernastein (Bernie) Caffee Winston had a lifelong commitment to education and equity. Rooted in her own experience as a student in FAME, Inc., one of the first nonprofits dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and math organizations, she committed to continue advocating and nurturing the interests of systemically disinvested students interested in STEM.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in Newark, Delaware, Bernie’s community grew across the country. Moving around the country with her husband Richard Winston and their daughter Lauren, Bernie gave her time, energy, and care to each community where they resided.

Bernie successfully established two education programs in Wichita, KS as a part of her graduate research at Newman University in 2012. Upon moving to Kansas City, she continued her work in education in both the Kansas City Public School District and Shawnee Mission School District where she was adored as a mentor and confidant by friends, family, teachers, and students.

Before a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2023, Bernie founded the non-profit Achievement First KC Foundation with plans to provide resources and nurture the confidence of students to pursue higher education and STEM-related fields of study.

Due to the nature of ALS, a currently incurable and progressive neurodegenerative disease, she discontinued this pursuit and shared her light with community members through service and joy with organizations such as the Links of Greater Kansas City and Operation Breakthrough.

Ever since Richard Winston joined the board of Operation Breakthrough in 2021, Bernie Winston could be found at annual fundraising events and had planned to have Achievement First KC collaborate with Operation Breakthrough in areas of mutual interest.

In honor of Bernie Winston’s memory, donations to Operation Breakthrough will continue her legacy and unwavering commitment to educational equity for children in Kansas City and beyond.
A
A
B
47 supporters

About Operation Breakthrough

Operation Breakthrough's mission is to help children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing them a safe, loving, and educational environment. The Center also strives to support and empower the children's families through education, advocacy, referral services, and emergency aid. Our primary goal at Operation Breakthrough is to make sure every child is ready to succeed in school, regardless of family social-economic status or other adversity. We work to address their myriad needs through innovative educational programming, early therapeutic intervention, and comprehensive services for the children’s families, including ongoing assistance with housing and employment, emergency needs, crisis management, adult mental health services and parenting education.

3039 TroostKansas City, MO 64109

Find Operation Breakthrough at

Causes

Parent-teacher involvement, Family services, Mental health care, Youth organizing, Tutoring, Health care quality, Youth services, Youth mentoring, Basic and emergency aid, Reading promotion, Early childhood education, College preparation, Computer literacy, Out-of-school learning, Health care access, Student retention

Established

1975

Tax ID

43-0971560

NTEE code

Kindergarten, Nursery Schools, Preschool, Early Admissions

Operation Breakthrough is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 43-0971560. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

Affiliated with Operation Breakthrough?

Claim this page to track donations, access key insights, and get a verified badge

Claim page

Recent Donations

Marilyn Pontalion donated to Help Enterprise Mobility donate to Operation Breakthrough
$20029 d
Karland Landa donated to Help Enterprise Mobility donate to Operation Breakthrough
$2530 d
Desirae Dillinger donated to Help Enterprise Mobility donate to Operation Breakthrough
$2002 mos
Karen Nyhart donated to Support Bernie's Legacy in Educational Equity
$1006 mos
Megan Peters donated to Support Bernie's Legacy in Educational Equity
$1251 yr
Natalie Banks donated to Support Bernie's Legacy in Educational Equity
$1001 yr
Jen Greenstreet donated to Support Bernie's Legacy in Educational Equity
$5001 yr
Gabriela Nguena Jones donated to Support Bernie's Legacy in Educational Equity
$251 yr
Payton Kelly donated to Support Bernie's Legacy in Educational Equity
$1001 yr
Beverly & Steve Johnston donated to Support Bernie's Legacy in Educational Equity
$2001 yr