Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection

Engage workplace adults in structured activities that make a life-changing difference for youth living in economically and educationally disadvantaged neighborhoods

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  1. Students receiving tutoring and mentoring are less likely to drop out of school and more likely to go to college or get a job by the age of 25.
  2. By working with the same volunteer week after week, students and volunteers form a relationship beyond a tutor and her tutee.
  3. Students have the opportunity to join clubs focused on art, technology, video, writing and leadership.
  4. Commit to the growth of of comprehensive, volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs in all poverty neighborhoods of Chicago.
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Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection is two causes within one. On one hand, Cabrini Connections does one-on-one tutoring and mentoring for middle school and high school students from the Cabrini-Green Housing Project. Tutor/Mentor Connection is a database of tutoring and mentoring programs throughout the Chicagoland area. It is designed for people looking to volunteer as tutor/mentors, parents or students looking for tutoring and mentoring programs in their neighborhoods, and tutor/mentor organizations looking to connect with other tutor/mentor organizations in their area.

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