BreakIT = BREAK INSTITUTIONL TRAUMA
BreakIT = BREAK INSTITUTIONL TRAUMA
Making Difference™
A Pittsburgh Regional Entrepreneurial Incubator that Welcomes All
A Pittsburgh Regional Entrepreneurial Incubator that Welcomes All
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-Have an amazing idea to fix a problem in your life or community?
-Have an amazing idea to fix a problem in your life or community?
-Want to start a project, business or nonprofit or need help with an existing one?
-Want to start a project, business or nonprofit or need help with an existing one?
-Don't know where to begin or don't feel comfortable or welcomed in other organizations?
-Don't know where to begin or don't feel comfortable or welcomed in other organizations?
BreakIT exists to empower traditionally underserved people to pursue and achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. We provide inclusive mentorship, resources, and support - ensuring that no one is turned away due to their history, identity, or challenges.
BreakIT exists to empower traditionally underserved people to pursue and achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. We provide inclusive mentorship, resources, and support - ensuring that no one is turned away due to their history, identity, or challenges.
Justice Impact Challenge
Justice Impact Challenge
Building Bridges to Second Chances
Building Bridges to Second Chances
Got an idea that could make your community stronger?
The Justice Impact Challenge is your chance to bring it to life. Win $5000 to support your idea!
Got an idea that could make your community stronger?
The Justice Impact Challenge is your chance to bring it to life. Win $5000 to support your idea!
This inaugural pitch competition invites justice system-impacted and formerly incarcerated residents of Allegheny County, PA to share bold, community-based ideas that address real problems, including employment and housing to mental health, mentorship, and innovation.
This inaugural pitch competition invites justice system-impacted and formerly incarcerated residents of Allegheny County, PA to share bold, community-based ideas that address real problems, including employment and housing to mental health, mentorship, and innovation.
Finalists will pitch their ideas live at the 2026 ACAR Reentry Summit (Friday, March 13th at CCAC Allegheny), where a panel of community leaders, funders, and lived-experience experts will award funding and mentorship to help turn those ideas into action.
Finalists will pitch their ideas live at the 2026 ACAR Reentry Summit (Friday, March 13th at CCAC Allegheny), where a panel of community leaders, funders, and lived-experience experts will award funding and mentorship to help turn those ideas into action.
Winners will join the BreakIT Entrepreneurial Incubator for a year of business support, mentorship, and development, returning to the next year’s Summit to share their progress and impact.
Winners will join the BreakIT Entrepreneurial Incubator for a year of business support, mentorship, and development, returning to the next year’s Summit to share their progress and impact.
Congratulations to the Justice Impact Challenge Finalists!
Congratulations to the Justice Impact Challenge Finalists!
Rikia Abdullah, Painting With a Purpose
Dania Agurs, SHAKE BACK Academy
Nathaniel Bunn, Nathan's Greenscaping
Sam Burton, Dust Box
Carlee Collins, Guns Down, Minds Up™
Lonnie Garcia, RE.Build Works
Carles T. Kemp, Kingdom House
Todd Lindgren, Allegheny Services Foundation
Robert Skultety, Livin the RIGHTWAY
Kenneth Valentine, Upgrade Auto Transit
Watch them pitch live March 13th at the ACAR Reentry Summit on our YouTube Channel
BreakIT Incubator Flyer - 2-25.pdfMission
Mission
We break down societal & systematic barriers that hold back traditionally underserved and rejected populations, particularly LGBTQ+ and justice system impacted people, by leveraging personal gifts, talents & passions into successful businesses toward individual and community betterment.
We break down societal & systematic barriers that hold back traditionally underserved and rejected populations, particularly LGBTQ+ and justice system impacted people, by leveraging personal gifts, talents & passions into successful businesses toward individual and community betterment.
Benefits of Joining
Benefits of Joining
BreakIT offers a comprehensive and trauma-informed entrepreneurial incubator model that goes beyond business planning. Our programs and services are designed to meet people where they are and support them holistically on their path to success.
BreakIT offers a comprehensive and trauma-informed entrepreneurial incubator model that goes beyond business planning. Our programs and services are designed to meet people where they are and support them holistically on their path to success.
Core Services Include:
Core Services Include:
1-on-1 Mentorship & Support: Personalized guidance rooted in lived experience and empathy.
Access to Wrap-Around Service Providers: Ensuring support in all areas of life, from housing to transportation.
Collaborative Partner Network: Trusted professionals and organizations aligned with our trauma-informed, inclusive values.
Workshops, Classes & Cohort-Based Trainings: Skill-building and business development delivered in an empowering environment.
Networking, Tours & Special Events: Creating opportunities for exposure, connection, and community integration.
Wellness Services: Integrated mental and physical wellness practices to support sustainable success.
Promotion & Visibility: Highlighting client stories and successes through our platforms and media partners.
Technical and Professional Support:
Technical and Professional Support:
Business Planning & Strategy
LLC & Nonprofit Formation
Legal Support (contracts, IP, compliance)
Accounting, CPA Services, & Financial Literacy
Branding, Website & Marketing Assistance
Photography & Videography Services
Banking & Financial Access Resources
Financial Planning
Real Estate & Project Management
Nonprofit Consulting & Development
Entrepreneurial & Leadership Training
…and growing, based on client needs
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