Breaking the Cycle of Young Adult
Homelessness.
Through purposeful transitional employment, we empower young adults experiencing homelessness to build stability in their own lives while building resilience in their communities.
Follow our journey at @breaktime on Instagram.
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Delivering Double Impact
At Breaktime, our young adult associates are not only launching their careers, but they are also working to build food resilience around Boston.
25
Transitional employment opportunities created for young adults experiencing homelessness in 2020.
650,000
Nutritious meals served by Breaktime's young adult associates to families in need across Greater Boston in 2020.
Our Mission
Breaktime is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to end young adult homelessness.
We operate Boston’s first transitional employment program for young adults experiencing homelessness in which young adults launch their careers, nurture their talents, and serve their communities.
— Cam, Breaktime Associate​
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"It brings me joy to work at Breaktime. I couldn't feel more useful. Breaktime has given me a sense of comfort and home."


Boston youth-led organization fighting homelessness gets support from Martin Richard Foundation

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Every contribution directly supports our mission of elevating young adults out of homelessness.