One-on-One Mentorship
Matched mentors provide consistent guidance, accountability, and encouragement as participants set and pursue personal goals.
Transformation
Cycle Breaker
Breaking generational cycles through mentorship, workforce readiness, and family engagement — for young residents and returning citizens ready to write a different ending.
Our Mission
A different path, a different ending
Cycle Breaker was built on a simple belief: cycles of poverty, incarceration, and trauma can be interrupted with the right relationships, skills, and opportunities at the right time. We work alongside participants — not just for them — to create durable change.
- Pair every participant with a committed mentor
- Connect education and employment to long-term goals
- Engage families as partners in the transformation process
- Celebrate progress publicly and support setbacks privately
Key Initiatives
How Cycle Breaker supports change
Workforce Readiness
Resume clinics, interview preparation, job fairs, and employer introductions help participants secure and keep meaningful employment.
Family Engagement
Family nights, parenting support, and restorative conversations help repair relationships and build a stable home environment.
Youth Leadership
Leadership academies and civic projects equip young residents with the skills and confidence to become advocates in their own neighborhoods.
Upcoming Events
Get involved
September 19, 2026
Cycle Breaker Mentor Orientation
East Cleveland Municipal Court · Community Room
October 8, 2026
Youth Leadership Summit
14340 Euclid Avenue Community Room
November 14, 2026
Family Reconnection Workshop
East Cleveland Municipal Court · Conference Room
Resources
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Become a partner or participant
Whether you are looking for mentorship, want to volunteer, or represent an employer ready to hire, we would love to hear from you.