Meringoff Family Foundation

In a few months, Eddie Santos will be the first in his family to attend college, and the youngster credits his success to nonprofit Breakthrough New York (BTNY).

BTNY is a 10-year nonprofit college access program for students from impoverished communities. Its services include a summer academic and enrichment program, after-school tutoring, test prep and high school and college admissions guidance. About 30 percent of the organization’s 500 students are from the Bronx and the support they provide has continued amid the pandemic.