Chicago South Tutor/Mentor Programs

A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT - TEEN REACH PROGRAM
https://akamworks.org/index.php/teen-reach/
From the web site: "The Teen REACH program was designed to create and expand the range of choices and opportunities that enable, empower and encourage youth to achieve positive growth and development, improve expectations and capacities for future success, and avoid and/or reduce risk-taking behavior. The program curriculum encompass workshops and activities that achieve the following outcomes: improved academic performance, increased basic social skills, enhanced life skills, heighten parental involvement and awareness, sustained positive adult mentor relationships, and raised participation in positive recreation, sports and cultural activities."

ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY PEACE - AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM
https://allianceforcommunitypeace.org/services/
From the web site: "The Alliance for Community Peace is a non – profit , faith-based organization offering structured activities and opportunities for at risk children and youth to: improve academic performance: build self esteem and confidence; enhance social, personal, interaction and decision making skills through supervised learning activities: and develop meaningful work experience leading to success in adulthood. Offers offering after school tutoring, homework assistance, and computer training."

ARK OF ST. SABINA - G.E.M.S MENTORING PROGRAM
https://www.thearkofstsabina.org/gems-mentoring
From the web site: "Programming at the ARK provides constructive outlets for youth who have experienced trauma, empowering them to become leaders in the community. G.E.M.S:  (Giving, Empowering, Mentorship, and Self-Identity), is a female oriented program designed to educate, inspire, and reshape the behaviors of teenage girls. Chicago’s South Side area has been affected by many challenging factors that need not deter our youth from their education, community expansion, and social development."

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
http://cfcdevelopment.com/
From the web site: "We are providing services to men and boys in the South Shore community. Youth, Men and Economic Development programs are critical components of CCD. Our Steps To Manhood Program works with boys 7-17 years of age. Our Men’s programs provide services for men ages 18 and older. Those services include accountability partners, bible study groups, and counseling (career, financial, and relationship). The Economic Development programs include the following: entrepreneurship, job training, and real estate redevelopment. We train aspiring entrepreneurs in our How to Start and Run a Business class. Our job training program prepares men and boys in the following areas: creating a resume, interviewing techniques and computer literacy. CCD collaborates with multiple organizations to support the broad needs of mentees and their families. Its close relationship with Christ Bible Church and Hales Franciscan High School gives the Center access to a wide range of services and facilities to accommodate youth."

CONCERNED CHRISTIAN MEN (CCM) MENTORING
http://concernedchristianmen.org/program-overview/mentoring/
From the web site: "CCM strives to shape the young men into healthy, well-rounded individuals through encouraging academic excellence and transformational leadership. CCM operates a variety of activities in schools and churches around South Side of Chicago. Contact org to learn about volunteer opportunities."

FAMILY FOCUS - ENGLEWOOD
http://www.family-focus.org/centers/englewood/
From the web site: "Family Focus serves children of all grade levels. After school activities are offered Monday-Friday. The time immediately following school hours is a time when a lack of a constructive activity or supervision due to a parent’s working schedule can lead to risk-taking behavior. Instead children are brought into an educational and safe environment with activities such as homework help, games centered around STEM lessons, literacy through creative writing, visual and preforming arts, character development and socio-emotional learning, life skills training, and more." Locations in Englewood, Lawndale, Evanston and Aurora.

GARY COMER YOUTH CENTER
https://www.garycomeryouthcenter.org/
From the web site: "For ten years, Gary Comer Youth Center has been enriching the lives of young people from across Chicago’s South Side with academic and enrichment programs that foster future success. Our goal is to help young people expand their horizons outside of the classroom, discovering their passions and fostering growth and achievement." This link points to programs available for high school age youth.

GIRLS OF GRACE YOUTH ORGANIZATION - SUMMER PROGRAM
https://girlsofgraceyouthcenter.org/
From the web site: "Girls of Grace is a non profit organization committed to enriching the lives of girls and young women. We are dedicated to the holistic development of girls between the ages of 10-18."Info on web site describes a summer program only.

IMAGINE ENGLEWOOD IF - YOUTH EMPOWERMENT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
https://www.imagineenglewoodif.org/youthprograms
From the web site: "Imagine Englewood If's programs promote healthy living, neighborhood beautification and empowering youth while encouraging a sense of responsibility. As part of our after school program, we provide tutoring and homework assistance to help Englewood’s youth find success in their educational goals. Young men and women of Englewood have an opportunity to link up with a mentor who can provide job and educational advice and serve as a positive role model.

KIDS OFF THE BLOCK- PROVIDES A MULTI-SERVICE YOUTH PROGRAM
https://www.kidsofftheblockchi.org/programs
From the web site: "The organization reaches out to the most “at-risk” youth in Chicago, IL to provide them with access to a path that leads away from self-destruction and economic impoverishment. In order to achieve its Mission, KOB provides a multi-service youth program which focuses on those aspects of young people’s lives which promote good health, educational achievement, and personal and social growth."

LAWYERS LEND A HAND - MEETS IN CHICAGO LOOP. SERVES YOUTH IN ENGLEWOOD
https://www.lawyerslendahand.org/tutor-kids-in-chicago.html
From the web site: "Lend-A-Hand Tutoring at the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) office in the South LOOP provides free one-to-one tutoring to 50 students from the Englewood community on the south side of Chicago. All of our students attend the  Montessori School of Englewood, a public charter school and our partner in this venture.

S.A.Y. YES! AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
https://www.cru.org/us/en/communities/innercity/chicago/agape-center.html
From the web site: "S.A.Y. Yes! Centers® are biblically-based youth development programs that take place in an after-school setting through inner-city churches. It is a safe place for at-risk children to gain a solid foundation so they can have a successful future. One site is the Agape Center in the Roseland area of Chicago."

SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY SERVICES - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
https://www.sccsinc.org/post/south-central-after-school-program
From the web site: "The Educational Services Department provides academic instruction, independent living and vocational skills, advocacy and supportive services to clients pre-school to young adult. The programs programs work to enhance the academic functioning and development of each client to their highest level of functioning."

ST. TITUS - ONE YOUTH ANTI-VIOLENCE AND MENTORING PROGRAM
http://www.sttitusone.com/sto-youth-anti-violence--mentoring-program/index.html
From the web site: "The St. Titus One Youth Anti-Violence and Mentoring Program was designed to provide youth in the community with a positive outlet and great skills to overcome the daily challenges they face."

TEAMWORK ENGLEWOOD - SUMMER PROGRAMS
https://teamworkenglewood.org/youth/
From the web site: Summer programs include Englewood Codes, which teaches teens how to build mobile phone aps and websites. Also a summer basketball program and a Little League baseball program."

Volunteer-Based Tutor/Mentor Programs serving Chicago South Central Area

ADA S. MCKINLEY YOUTH ACADEMIC PROGRAM
https://www.adasmckinley.org/services/educational-services/
From the web site: "Ada S. McKinley offers Early Intervention tutoring, test preparation, and life-planning counseling to middle school students to help them catch up to and exceed grade-level performance, take the steps to stay on track through high school towards their desired career, and to dream of and prepare for college."

ARAB AMERICAN ACTION NETWORK - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
https://aaan.org/programs/childrens-services/
From the web site: "The program comprises of staff, interns and volunteers providing homework assistance, tutoring and mentoring for elementary school students. The program provides a positive environment for youth ages six to twelve where they meet role models who strongly encourage them and enjoy a myriad of activities such as science experiments, field trips and arts and crafts.

AUTOMOTIVE MENTORING GROUP (AMG)
https://www.facebook.com/Automotive-Mentoring-Group-189970774406311/
Automotive Mentoring Group helps under-served youth and adults develop work and life skills as they restore classic cars. AMG helps participants earn HS diplomas, enroll in colleges, obtain jobs and apprenticeships in the auto industry.

BIG BUDDIES YOUTH SERVICES, INC
http://www.auburngreshamportal.org/directory/3422
From the web site: "Services include educational, social, cultural, and charitable services to youth and their families as a preventive approach to fighting juvenile delinquency. Through Academic Enrichment, Parent Support, Tutorial, Academic Advisement, and Cultural Enrichment Programs Bug Buddies Youth Services, Inc. is leading the way to redeeming our youth and brightening our future."

BRIGHT STAR COMMUNITY OUTREACH REIMAGINE MENTORING PROGRAM
https://www.brightstarcommunityoutreach.com/pagere
From the web site: "BSCO’s Mentoring component is designed to both: provide a safe environment for children and youth to enhance their academic and social emotional growth; and to increase the positive attributes of our children and youth through providing them with positive role models that will follow-up with them to ensure they are making the best decisions for their future.  BSCO accomplishes this goal through a mix of in-school, after-school, and out-of-school services.  Through its many offerings, BSCO serves over 200 children and youth annually."

CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE -EDUCATIONPROGRAMS
https://chiul.org/program/youth/
From the web site: "The Chicago Urban League offers a comprehensive set of age-appropriate programs that includes small group sessions, one-on-one meetings, academic enrichment and job readiness assistance. We meet students where they are and aim to help them thrive academically, socially and emotionally, with the goal of preparing them to compete in a fast-paced and an increasingly global economy."

CHICAGO YOUTH (VIRTUAL) PROGRAMS
https://chicagoyouthprograms.org/programs/
From the web site: "CYP's programs engage youth throughout Chicago long-term, from preschool to college. At each academic and developmental level, program volunteers and staff, develop interventions aimed at helping at-risk youth learn grade appropriate concepts. By combining these educational interventions with a wide variety of recreational, social, health, and career programs, CYP creates its comprehensive formula for success.  Most programming is now done on-line."

CHINESE AMERICAN SERVICE LEAGUE - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
https://www.caslservice.org/youth/
From the web site: "The Youth Development Program provides a safe, supervised, and welcoming environment that supports the holistic development of youth in grades 6th through 12th—particularly Chinese immigrant and American-born Chinese teens. Middle and high school teens learn leadership skills, engage in community activities, experience a sense of belonging, and become ready to make healthy, responsible choices in their lives."

FIRMAN COMMUNITY SERVICES - SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM
http://www.firmancs.org/programs_sa.html
From the web site: "School-Age is an after-school program that provides educational support, cultural enrichment, and recreational development activities to student ages 6 - 12. It’s open five-days-a-week and full-time during the summer and on school holidays. The program is for low-income parents who are either working, in school, or job training."

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - CHICAGO
https://friendschicago.org/about
The national Friends of the Children began more than 20 years ago and is a unique model where paid "friends" and the organization, stick with youth for 12 or more years. The Chicago chapter started in 2018.

FUTURE TIES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
https://futureties.org/about-us/#afterSchool
From the website:  Future Ties, located in Parkway Gardens area, provides homework help and after school activities five days per week, as well as a summer camp when school is not in session. The academic mentorship that Future Ties provides helps young people achieve grades and test scores high enough to be admitted to test-in high schools around the city."

GADS HILL CENTER - BUILDING LEADERS PROGRAM
https://gadshillcenter.org/youth-services
From the web site: "Building Leaders is designed for students ages 13 through high school graduation with the desire and potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic support, parent education, and highly individualized assistance to help teens graduate high school and enter college prepared to succeed. The STEAM-focused program provides hands-on learning experience in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. An out-of-school time academic enrichment program, Building Leaders is free, open after school through 7pm, and is located at Gads Hill Center's site in Pilsen. A Junior Building Leaders Program is an after school program for children ages 5-12 in the Pilsen, North Lawndale, and South Lawndale communities."

GUITARS OVER GUNS - RISE CHICAGO ARTS MENTORING PROGRAM
https://www.guitarsoverguns.org/chicago/
From the website: "Guitars Over Guns’ RISE program (Reach. Inspire. Support. Empower.) is a twist on your typical young professionals board experience. In addition to creating a platform that connects a network of fun, dedicated, socially conscious professionals, RISE aims to provide continued mentorship to graduates of Guitars Over Guns’ middle school programming as they adjust to high school, plan for their futures and explore unique school and work paths that lead to post-secondary success.

HORIZONS CHICAGO - PART OF NATIONAL NETWORK
https://www.horizonsnational.org/about/communities/illinois/
From the web site: "Horizons is a high-quality learning experience, outside of traditional school time, that supports students from low-income families over the course of their Pre-K–12 academic careers. Horizons students attend a six-week summer program on the campus of an independent school, college, or university, and receive additional support throughout the year. By design, you’ll find Horizons programs on independent school, college, and university campuses, rather than in familiar public schools. Horizons makes retention a priority, resulting in average student and staff retention of over 80% annually across the network. Many families are involved for decades as younger siblings make their way through the program and graduates return to volunteer or teach at Horizons." Mentors are peer students, paid teachers, etc.

HYDE PARK ART CENTER - EDUCATION PROGRAMS
https://www.hydeparkart.org/education/
From the web site: "At Hyde Park Art Center you will find out-of-school youth classes for a range of younger students, which typically meet after school or on Saturdays. Our Teen Programs offer tuition-free opportunities for south side youth to develop inside of meaningful environment and grow with a supportive group of peers." Visit the web site to learn more.

INSTITUTO DEL PROGRESO LATINO - SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
https://www.institutochicago.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=372467&type=d&pREC_ID=837915
From the web site: "Instituto operates two public charter high schools that serve nearly 1,000 Chicago students annually with unique curriculum, extensive supportive systems, and high expectations. Find out more about the Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy (IHSCA) and the Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy (IJLA). Instituto also offers a variety of opportunities for any high school student to join us after school and during the summer for a safe and supportive environment. Students from both Instituto schools and the local community join us for activities such as dance and art programs as well as substantial academic tutoring and college preparation programs. Through our Escalera College Bridge program, Instituto offers additional support to our students beginning in middle school and early in high school, and following them through college enrollment and beyond."

K.L.E.O. COMMUNITY FAMILY LIFE CENTER
http://thekleocenter.org/programs/
From the web site: "KLEO offers a dependable, caring environment and diverse positive outlets for adolescent’s and teens whose life have been impacted by poverty, teen pregnancy, gangs and other challenges. KLEO participates in The Safe Haven program of Chicago Public Schools and the Mayor's Mentoring Initiative."

KENWOOD-OAKLAND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION-YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
https://kocoonline.org/youth-development/
From the web site: "KOCO's Youth Development Programs cultivate the innate leadership capabilities of youth while providing academic enrichment, social development, and cultural awareness. Since 1997, the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization's Academic and Cultural Enrichment (A.C.E.) Program has taken a multi-faceted approach to youth development."

LADIES OF VIRTUE MENTORING
https://www.lovchicago.org/
From the web site: "Our mission is to instill purpose, passion, and perseverance in girls, ages 9 to 18, while preparing them for college, careers and to become change agents in their communities.

NEW LIFE CENTERS  - LITTLE VILLAGE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS
https://newlifecenters.org/en/programs/la-semilla
This is one of five New Life Centers locations in Chicago where youth in different age groups receive a wide variety of homework help and academic enrichment. 

OPERATION LINK-UP TEEN MENTORING MINISTRIES
http://www.oluteens.com/web/pageid/30289/pages.asp
From the web site: "Operation Link-Up is a mentoring and empowerment program that ministers to the holistic needs youth between the ages of twelve and eighteen living southwest side of Chicago! We provide our ministry services to teens who desire to excel spiritually, academically, in the arts and socially."

PROJECT VISION
https://projectvisionchicago.org/
From the web site: "Project VISION is a grassroots nonprofit organization with a mission to provide youth of Chicago’s Chinatown and Bridgeport communities with tools for educational, personal, and civic development."

PUI TAK CENTER TUTORING PROGRAM
https://www.puitak.org/children-and-youth
From the web site: "Pui Tak Center is a church-based community center. Our programs focus on serving the 30,000 Chinese living in the Greater Chinatown community which includes Armour Square (Chinatown), Bridgeport, McKinley Park, Brighton Park, Canaryville, and South Loop communities. Pui Tak’s Youth Program offers teenagers in Chinatown different programs to meet their academic and social needs."

SALVATION ARMY MENTORING & CHARACTER BUILDING PROGRAMS IN ENGLEWOOD
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/redshield/celebrate-launch-and-landing/
The Salvation Army offers a variety of  programs at its Red Shield Center in Englewood that are intended to "help motivate, encourage and empower youth to be the best they can be and to seek out ways to reach their goals".

SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
https://www.sccsinc.org/post/south-central-after-school-program
From the web site: "The primary communities served by SCCS are: Avalon Park, Burnside, Chatham, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, Auburn Gresham, Roseland and South Shore. Based in some of Chicago’s most destitute and disadvantaged neighborhoods, South Central’s staff, continues to diligently address the myriad of economic, educational, psychological and social challenges confronting its constituents. The Educational Services Department provides academic instruction, independent living and vocational skills, advocacy and supportive services to clients pre-school to young adult."

SPASH! CHICAGO - SERVES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
https://splashchicago.learningu.org/
From the web site: "Splash! Chicago offers free programs for high school students featuring classes designed and taught by University of Chicago students on anything from squids to the philosophy of superheroes! Our goal is to promote a love of learning and a love of teaching. We run two one-day programs: one in the fall (Droplet) and one in the spring (Splash!) and one five-week program in the winter (Cascade)."

U.N.I.O.N. IMPACT CENTER - MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
http://www.unionimpactcenter.org/mentorship/
From the web site: "Our primary objective is to implement preventive programs to curve violence in the Back of the Yards neighborhood and neighboring communities. We offer a variety of programs and services for youth and families.”

Volunteer-Based Tutoring and/or Mentoring Programs serving youth in Central area of Chicago.

BBF / BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES CENTER FOR THE ARTS MENTORING PROGRAM - NORTH LAWNDALE
https://bbfcenterforthearts.org/mentoring-program/
From the web site: "BBF's L.E.A.D. Mentoring Program matches youth (ages thirteen to twenty-four years of age in at-risk or acutely high-risk situations with thoughtful and accomplished mentors". This is one of many youth programs offered

BLESSED SACRAMENT YOUTH CENTER - SUMMIT TUTORING
https://www.bsyc.org/
Blessed Sacrament Youth Center (BSYC) is a youth development program located on the west side of Chicago in the North Lawndale neighborhood. The center is celebrating its 17 year anniversary.   BSYC started when volunteers and youth renovated an unused parish building. The center opened with a basketball hoop, a ping pong table and 10 youth members. Today, BSYC has over 300 registered youth who participate in center activities which include tutoring, basketball, computer lab, arts & crafts, roller blading and participation in job training programs.

BREAKTHROUGH URBAN MINISTRIES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
https://breakthrough.org/programs/breakthrough-beyond/
From the web site: "Every day, Breakthrough surrounds youth with a network of caring adults to support their growth and expand their opportunities. The relationships that youth build with these adults provide positive influence and can make a huge difference in the life of a child. Breakthrough’s youth initiatives include preschool, middle and high school academic enrichment and spiritual development activities, along with athletic programs to engage youth physically."

BUILD - BROADER URBAN INVOLVEMENT/LEADERSHIP DEV
https://www.buildchicago.org/building-futures-education/
From the web site: "Since 1969, BUILD has focused our efforts and resources on Chicago’s most violent neighborhoods in order to change the status quo that has already taken too many young lives. We accomplish our mission through violence prevention/intervention, youth development, and coalition building. Over the years, we have taken the best elements of our program experience and created THE BUILD MODEL." Visit web site to learn more.

CASA CENTRAL’S YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED
https://www.casacentral.org/our-programs/youth-opportunities-unlimited/
From the web site: "Casa Central transforms lives and offers community support, with a special focus on Hispanics. Our network of social services propels children and youth, individuals and families, and seniors toward self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life.

The Youth Opportunities Unlimited program (Y.O.U.) provides year round, out-of-school time programming for students ages 14–18. The after school program helps youth improve academic performance, enhance workforce development skills, and increase awareness of college and career opportunities beyond high school."


CHICAGO LAMP (LAWNDALE AMICHI MENTORING PROGRAM)
https://www.facebook.com/chicagolamp/
From the web site: "The mission of Chicago Lawndale AMACHI Mentoring Program (LAMP) is to provide mentoring and support services to children in North Lawndale and nearby communities who are impacted by incarceration. Our goal is to improve the life prospects of the mentees by providing a helping relationship; and engaging mentees in cultural enrichment activities designed to break the cycle of incarceration and promote positive youth development." Find on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-LAMP-Lawndale-Amachi-Mentoring-Program/148986865130333

CHICAGO LIGHTS TUTORING (4TH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH)
https://chicagolights.org/youth-programs/
From the web site: "Chicago Lights Tutoring encourages 400 students living in under-resourced neighborhoods to graduate from high school and pursue higher education and meaningful careers. We match each first through twelfth grader with one caring adult tutor/mentor and provide them with innovative educational, arts, and enrichment resources that promote long-term academic and social success.

Children in grades one through twelve—mostly from Chicago’s Near North, Near West, and Austin/Lawndale neighborhoods—come to Tutoring for weekly one-to-one tutoring sessions with volunteer tutor/mentors. In addition, the program offers healthy meals, creative enrichment classes, literacy activities, career development opportunities, access to technology, high school scholarships, college preparedness, and art and digital music instruction." Founded in 1965, this is one of the oldest, volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs in Chicago.

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE - YOUTH OPTIONS UNLIMITED
https://eriehouse.org/our-work/children-youth/
From the web site: "Youth Options Unlimited (YOU) is part of our Expanded Learning Programs for Children and Youth, supporting the growth and development of at-risk students ages 12-18. YOU is a safe, supportive and enriching environment that both supplements and enhances formal classroom activities, while also stimulating a close-knit familial structure. YOU programs spark an interest in learning and improve academic and life skills; provide opportunities for peer mentoring and leadership development; and also facilitate safe, recreational alternatives." Visit the web site to see the variety of programs that are offered which include tutoring and/or mentoring.

FRIENDS FIRST AT MERCY HOME FOR BOYS & GIRLS
https://www.mercyhome.org/friends-first-mentoring/mentor-child/#.VnQ6hF7cAb4
This volunteer mentoring program matches adults with at-risk children to serve as role models, friends and confidants. Mentors in this program are all ages and from all walks of life but are united by their concern for Chicago youth.

HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES - ADVENTURES IN LEARNING
https://www.hfm.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1711205&type=d&pREC_ID=1874929
A K-8 after-school program that offers learning activities for children from under-resourced communities. Operated in North Lawndale area.

HORIZONS FOR YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM
https://horizons-for-youth.org/
From the web site: "The Big Sibling Mentoring Program provides our students with a positive role model who demonstrates the benefits of academic success. Each Horizons for Youth child is paired with an individual Big Sibling mentor for the duration of his or her participation in our program. The mentor pairs meet twice each month–once at one of our scheduled Monthly Enrichment Outings, and once at a one-on-one meeting, organized by the mentor."

KIDZ EXPRESS
https://www.kidzexpress.org/programs
From the web site: "Kidz Express is a not-for-profit organization providing holistic solutions to the urban challenges of South Austin by building a continuum of community support to strengthen family economic security and foster positive youth development.  We serve some of the most at-risk children, youth and families in one of the nation's most underserved urban environments -- the South Austin community on the West Side of Chicago."

LATIN SCHOOL HIGH JUMP PROGRAM
https://highjumpchicago.org/about/mission/
From the web site: "High Jump equalizes access to education for middle school students who have exhibited academic ambition and potential and who are of limited economic means. We provide academic enrichment, counseling and support to students of diverse backgrounds, with the goals of sending our participants to superior college preparatory schools, ensuring their success while they are there, and enhancing their ability to gain admission to highly regarded four-year colleges and universities."

LAWNDALE COMMUNITY CHURCH AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
http://www.lawndalechurch.org

From the web site: "The Kids Corner after school program serves 2nd through 6th Grade youth and offers:

1) Homework Assistance

2) Spiritual Development

3) Physical Education

4) Computer Class"

LEARNING EDGE TUTORING (WAS CLUSTER TUTORING)
https://learningedgetutoring.org/about/
From the website: "The mission of Learning Edge Tutoring is to contribute to the lives of Chicago-area students through free one-to-one tutoring and academic enrichment opportunities enhanced by caring, mentoring relationships."  Learning Edge name was adopted in 2022. The organization operated as Cluster Tutoring for more than 30 years.

LIFE DIRECTIONS CHICAGO - PEER MENTORING PROGRAM
https://www.lifedirections.org/the-peer-mentor-program
From the web site: "The Peer Mentor Program establishes positive peer-to-peer and inter-generational mentoring relationships by engaging school administrators, teachers, student families, Adult Coaches, certified peer achievers; and at-risk 8th graders in a community-wide response to eliminate violence and self defeating attitudes that keep students from successful graduation.

In this process, achieving 10th and 11th graders, who have graduated from Life Directions’ Peer Motivation Program, are trained as Peer Mentors. After school they mentor 8th graders from nearby grammar schools to prepare them for a positive transition to high school. Peer Mentors receive support, encouragement and guidance from trained Adult Coaches recruited from neighborhood and business communities. Together they form a “pyramid of support” that advances the academic and social achievement of the Peer Mentors and their 8th Grade Mentees."

MIDTOWN-METRO ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS (MIDTOWN EDUCATION FOUNDATION)
https://www.midtown-metro.org/
From the web site: "Midtown-Metro guides low-income urban youth in Chicago along pathways of success. Our proven enrichment programs embrace the dignity of the person by focusing on academic excellence, virtue development, individual attention, and parental engagement.

MEF operates through its Metro Achievement Center for girls and Midtown Center for boys in grades 4 – 12. Programs focus on Hispanic and African American youth, offering after-school and summertime growth opportunities that help students of average academic ability to achieve above-average results. Programs are rooted in Catholic moral and social teaching and embrace students regardless of their religious, racial, ethnic, or familial status. MEF received its original inspiration from Opus Dei, an institution of the Catholic Church, and continues today its partnership with Opus Dei."

NEW LIFE CENTERS - YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM - HUMBOLDT PARK
https://newlifecenters.org/en/programs/youth-empowerment-program-yep/
From the web site: "YEP is a program designed to help develop soft skills and leadership of youth in middle school and high school.  It is a safe space to experience life through a different lens."

PITCH_IN AFTERSCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM IN LAWNDALE
https://pitchinchicago.org/
From the web site: "The Pitch In after school mentoring program is a cohort-based, group mentoring program based in the North Lawndale neighborhood. It is designed to offer unique learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth to students in 4th through 8th grades. By focusing on the core competencies of social-emotional learning, we aim to help our young people thrive in their personal lives, their family lives, and their school lives.

Working with school faculty and local area partners, Pitch In staff designs dynamic interactive activities, presentations, and projects to engage our students. Learning themes are carried over throughout the program year to reinforce and sustain learning."

PROJECT EDUCATION PLUS - AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
https://projecteducationplus.org/youth-programs/smart-after-school-program/
From the web site: "After-School Programs include a homework area and a computer center for elementary and high school students. Our computer center is essential for the many that do not have home access. PEP collaborates with the Stamps Youth Programs, Chicago Police Department18th District, St. Matthews Church, and Holy Family Church to provide additional (specialized) services and volunteers."


PROJECT IMPACT 180 LEADERSHIP AND MENTORING PROGRAM
https://www.projectimpact180.org/
From the website: "Project Impact 180 is a community-based leadership and mentoring program for youth 7-17  years of age living in high risk communities. The program fosters a safe place where youth are trained to creatively explore problems and solutions in their lives, families and communities through nontraditional experiences."

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT HOUSE - AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
https://www.northwesternsettlement.org/after-school-program
From the web site: "Northwestern University Settlement House's after school program connects caring adults with youth in and around the West Town community through mentorship, educational, service, artistic, and recreational activities in order to support their academic achievement, provide them with positive alternatives to destructive behaviors, and foster an ethic of service in the entire community."

ST. JOSEPH SERVICES - MENTORING PROGRAM
https://www.stjosephservices.org/youth-mentoring-program
From the web site: "St. Joseph Services' Youth Mentoring Program at St. Angela School guides and empowers Chicago's Youth, equipping them with the essential tools for a promising academic and professional journey.  The program service youth in 5th through 8th grade. 

ST. MALACHY SCHOOL/TEEN REACH
https://www.chicagoareaproject.org/community-youth-services/teen-reach/
This is a TEEN REACH program operated by The Chicago Area Project at St. Malachy School, 2220 W. Washington, Chicago, IL. 60612  This description of Teen REACH is on the CAP web site: "The primary purpose of the Teen REACH Program is to provide delinquency prevention services to youth and their families, (specifically those receiving TANF assistance), by implementing the Six Core service components as outlined in the Teen REACH program plan. These components include Improving Educational Performance, Life Skills Education, Parental Involvement, Recreation, Sports, and Cultural/Artistic Activities, Positive Adult Mentors and Service Learning Projects. The program itself is structured to help formulate relationships with other neighborhood and community based agencies/institutions in developing structured activities. These linkage agreements include: faith-based institutions, local grammar, high schools, colleges and universities; local parks and other recreational facilities; police, mental and physical health care providers."

THE OFF THE STREET CLUB
https://www.offthestreetclub.com/

From the web site: "Founded in 1900, Off The Street Club is Chicago’s oldest boys and girls club. We currently serve more than 3,000 kids in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the country, West Garfield Park. We are grateful to all our supporters, including the Chicago advertising, marketing and media community.

We are a place where kids can truly find hope. Every child seeking a safe place to go is welcome to join us for games, play and mentorship. Mentoring and tutoring is offered Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at the Edeleman offices on the 66th floor of the AON Building."

THE UCAN CHICAGO - POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
https://www.ucanchicago.org/about-us/what-we-do/positive-youth-development/

From the web site: "UCAN’s primary clients are youth in care of the state child welfare system and youth who have been removed from their homes for reasons of abuse or neglect. UCAN uses a Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework to guides the way UCAN and the communities they serve organize services, opportunities, and support systems so that young people can develop to their full potential." Visit the organization's web site to learn more.

TUTORING CHICAGO (WAS CABRINI-GREEN TUTORING PROGRAM, INC.)
https://www.tutoringchicago.org/

From the web site: "Tutoring Chicago, founded in 1965 by volunteers from the Montgomery Ward Corporation, provides free weekly tutoring to approximately 600 students in grades one through six with the help of over 650 dedicated volunteers.  Our students come from economically disadvantaged families from all around Chicago, but most significantly from the Near North and Near West neighborhoods as well as the Logan Square area. Tutoring sessions are held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:30pm. Each student is paired with his/her own volunteer tutor. The program provides a safe, stable learning environment and individualized attention for the children.

Note. Daniel Bassill, founder of Tutor/Mentor Connection (this web site) was leader of this program from 1975-1992. Many of the ideas and strategies Dan shares comes from lessons learned and structure developed during this leadership role.

WEST TOWN BIKES - USES BICYCLES AS A TOOL TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE
http://westtownbikes.org/youth-rograms/

From the web sites: "West Town Bikes is a community bicycle learning center. We offer youth programs here at the shop in Humboldt Park and across the city, bicycle mechanics workshops and classes and special events to members of the community. We also provide creative work space for special bicycle building, utilitarian human powered design, kinetic art, advocacy projects, and all sorts of constructive creation." They provide apprenticeship programs for youth attending high schools in and around Humboldt Park.

YOUNG MEN'S EDUCATIONAL NETWORK (YMEN)
https://www.ymenchicago.com/

From the web site: "The Young Men’s Educational Network was started by the RESIDENTS of the North Lawndale community on Chicago’s West Side. Michael Trout and 12 young men started the organization in 1996. YMEN is an effective and dynamic youth leadership organization that was established to address academic and social needs that cripple the futures of our African American young men. Offering 30 different programs, 7 days a week, YMEN provides year-round engagement and a sense of belonging to youth beginning in the 6th grade and continuing through college. YMEN creates a 15- year relationship with its students, helping them successfully transition from adolescence into adulthood by creating a safe place for them to learn and making meaningful investments by caring adult mentors. During this period, YMEN promotes healthy attitudes, growth in skills and knowledge, and appropriate behaviors while effectively helping youth overcome obstacles that stand in the way of academic achievement and responsible citizenship."

Y-PALS MENTORING AT KELLY HALL YMCA - YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS
https://www.ymcachicago.org/programs/youth-and-teen-leadership/

From the web site: "The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago offers multiple leadership programs in safe, welcoming environments throughout the city. Our programs focus on enhancing skills, building confidence, and improving academic performance. By providing young adults the opportunity learn and grow, we are creating a healthier and stronger community." Browse the list of programs shown on the web site.

Chicago North

826CHI - WRITING, TUTORING
https://www.826chi.org/
From the web site: "826CHI is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. The after school tutoring program is open four afternoons a week with students in 1st through 8th grade working on their homework and sharpening their creative writing skills. Volunteer tutors help students with any and all homework assignments and lead students in daily creative and expository writing activities. Student writing created during tutoring is published in small chapbooks throughout the year, and we regularly host student readings for parents, tutors, and families."

ASIAN YOUTH SERVICES AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM
http://www.asianyouthservices.org/

From the web site: "Asian Youth Services (AYS) is an after-school tutoring program serving the youth of the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago. Our mission is to provide the community's at-risk youth with high-quality educational experiences and mentoring relationships that will equip them to succeed in school and in life. We partner with volunteer groups from local academic institutions such as Northwestern University, DePaul University, and New Trier High School to provide tutoring and mentorship on a weekly basis.


CAROL ROBERTSON CENTER FOR LEARNING AT ALBANY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER - MENTORING WITH VOLTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
https://www.apccchgo.org/youthdevelopment
From the web site: "In September 2018, APCC launched its first youth mentoring program in partnership with Volta Elementary School. This program pairs at-risk-youths with a mentor once a month to meet one-on-one and participate in team-building and skill building activities. Once per quarter, our mentors and youth enjoy a recreational outing of their choice, such as visiting a college campus, going to see a movie or museum, ice skating at Millennium Park or going to a sports game. APCC's after-school mentoring program supports neighborhood youth in developing skills and strategies, which lead to success in school, peer and family relationships and become well-rounded citizens."

CENTRO ROMERO - YOUTH LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
https://centroromero.org/
From the web site: Centro Romero has been a community-based organization that serves the refugee immigrant population on the northeast side of Chicago. Our Youth Learning and Leadership Program provides intensive after-school programs for academic support, tutoring, recreational and cultural activities for children."

CHRISTOPHER HOUSE - AFTER SCHOOL
https://www.christopherhouse.org/about/
From the web site: "Christopher House provides an engaging environment designed to drive students’ social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our School Age program takes place after school, all day (7:30 am – 5:30 pm) during the summer, and on weekdays when school is not in session. Includes volunteer-based tutoring and homework help to keep students on-track in school while promoting academic achievement and a desire to excel." Visit site to learn more.

CIRC-ESTEEM - HOMEWORK AND CIRCUS WORK
https://www.circesteem.org/homework-circus-work
From the web site: "Since 2001, CircEsteem’s mission has been to unite youth from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and help them build self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice of circus arts. HomeWork & CircusWork is a free after-school tutoring program, which addresses the need CircEsteem participants have to keep up on their schoolwork while still being able to spend time learning circus skills. HomeWork & CircusWork meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The students spend an hour developing their circus skills with our highly- trained circus instructors and an hour working on their homework or other academic enrichment activities with our volunteer tutors."


EDGEWATER TUTORING PROGRAM AT IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
https://immanuellutheranchicago.org/youth-and-family-ministries/
From the web site: "The Edgewater Tutoring Program provides academic assistance for neighborhood students. Volunteer tutors from the neighborhood, Immanuel’s congregation, Loyola University and Northwestern University work on one-on-one with the students to help in all academic areas."


FAMILY MATTERS - PARTNERS IN LEARNING
https://www.familymatterschicago.org/programs/partners-in-learning/
From the web site: "Partners in Learning is about connecting. Youth and adults forge a bond as they meet weekly for academic and life skill building. They set goals together. They work through areas of challenge together. They nurture gifts and interests together. They talk about their families, their schools, and their workplaces. They build relationships that enrich both students and tutors and that often last a lifetime."  


FORA EMPOWERMENT CENTER - HIGH IMPACT TUTORING FOR REFUGEES
https://www.refugeefora.org/about
FORA was formed in 2019 to serve the needs of refugees coming to the West Ridge area of Chicago.  The High Impact Tutoring (HIT) aims to unlock the potential of millions of unschooled refugees. It is the heart of what FORA does. This includes at least 10 hours a week of tutoring; no more than two students per tutor; high quality, individualized, and foundational curricula; regular testing to identify educational gaps; and, monitoring progress through high school.  


GIRL FORWARD SERVES ADOLESCENT REFUGEE GIRLS
https://www.girlforward.org/
From the web site: "GirlForward serves refugee girls in programs located in Chicago and Austin, Texas. Our Mentoring Program pairs girls with mentors to engage in "4W" activities (Wellness, Wisdom, Wallet and World) in order to explore their passions and graduate from high school." Visit site to learn more.


HOWARD & EVANSTON COMMUNITY CENTER – METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES
https://howardarea.org/services/children/ages-9-13/
From the web site: "The mission of Howard & Evanston Community Center is to assist low-income individuals and families in the Greater Rogers Park and Evanston to stabilize their lives and to develop the social skills necessary to become effective community members. In order to accomplish this mission, the agency’s programs provide emergency intervention, family stabilization, and promote developmental growth."


INSPIRED YOUTH TUTORING PROGRAM
https://www.inspiredyouthchicago.org/tutoring
From the web site: "Inspired Youth serves the academic needs of students in Chicago's Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park neighborhoods. The Inspired Youth Tutoring Program helps elementary and and high school students with school homework and extra reading, writing, and arithmetic during the academic year." For locations, dates, and times, and program description, visit the web site.


LAWRENCE HALL YOUTH SERVICES - OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTORS
https://www.lawrencehall.org/get-involved/volunteer/mentor/
From the web site: "Adult volunteers commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least six months. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals." Visit this page to see description of mentor roles and responsibilities.


LIVING WORKS - ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS
https://livingworkschicago.org/
From the web site: "Living Works is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the lives of children and families in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago." Students connect with tutors in classrooms at Kilmer Elementary School during the school day and in an afterschool program.


REFUGEE-ONE YOUTH PROGRAM
https://refugeeone.org/our-programs/youth-young-adult-programs/
RefugeeOne is a refugee resettlement agency that provides a full range of services to refugees resettled in the Chicago area. RefugeeOne’s youth program annually helps more than 300 school-aged refugees adjust, grow and excel. Throughout the school year, young refugees participate in a lively after-school program. Youth receive one-on-one homework help, do arts and crafts, play sports, participate in community service projects, learn about health and nutrition, and more. Youth also take regular field trips and enjoy special events like the annual holiday party and refugee prom."

Chicago Area Volunteer-Based Tutor and/or Mentor Programs

Since 1993 Tutor/Mentor Connection has collected and shared information about Chicago area, volunteer-based tutor and/or mentor programs that operate in the non-school hours.

The list was published in a printed directory from 1994 to 2003, and in an on-line directory since then. 

We've attempted to show what area each program serves, using maps and using list segmentation.

Click the links below to find programs in different sections of Chicago and its suburbs. 

See the map showing locations of these organization.

Chicago North

Chicago Central

Chicago South Central

Chicago South

College Access Tutor/Mentor Programs

Multiple Site & Community Based Tutor and/or Mentor Programs

School-Based Tutor and/or Mentor Programs

Chicago Suburbs (North, West, South) Includes Rest of Illinois, NW Indiana

Find links to additional youth serving organizations that focus on Arts, Music and/or STEM, or that operate beyond the Chicago area. click here

If you find broken links or if you know of programs that should be added please contact Daniel Bassill of Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC

Jan 2021 - Since 1993 I've maintained a list of Chicago area, volunteer-based tutor, mentor and learning programs with goal of helping them attract volunteers and donors while sharing ideas that each could use to constantly improve.  While I host that list on this website I also share that list via Twitter and Facebook, vis lists that I host.  Since many programs now use Instagram and it has no list feature I'm starting to create a list of Chicago programs on Instagram.

I'm on Instagram at Daniel F. Bassill (@danielf.bassill) • Instagram photos and videos

I've tried to organize this by what section of the Chicago area the organization serves.  I will build it over time.

Chicago North

Alternatives, Inc. - Alternatives Youth (@alternativesinc) • Instagram photos and videos
Asian Youth Services - Asian Youth Services (@ayschicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Centro Romero - Centro Romero (@centroromero) • Instagram photos and videos
Changing Worlds - Changing Worlds (@changingworldschicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Christopher House - Christopher House (@chrishousechicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Family Matters - Family Matters (@fmchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
FORA (Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America - https://www.instagram.com/refugeefora/
Girl Forward - GirlForward (@girlforwardgram) • Instagram photos and videos
Indo-American Center - Indo-American Center (@indoamericancenter) • Instagram photos and videos
Partnership to Educate and Advance Kids (PEAK) - PEAK Chicago (@peakchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Refugee One - RefugeeOne (@refugeeone) • Instagram photos and videos
Starfish Learning Center - Starfish Learning Center (@starfishchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
United Church of Rogers Park - United Church of Rogers Park on Instagram • Photos and Videos
Youth Outreach Services - Youth Outreach Services (@yoschicago) • Instagram photos and videos

Chicago Central

BBF Family Services - BBF Family Services (@bbffamilyservices) • Instagram photos and videos
Breakthrough Urban Ministries - Breakthrough (@brkthru) • Instagram photos and videos
BUILD Chicago - BUILD Chicago (@buildchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Camp of Dreams - Camp of Dreams (@campofdreams1235) • Instagram photos and videos
Casa Central - Casa Central (@casacentral) • Instagram photos and videos
Chicago LAMP - CHICAGO LAWNDALE LAMP (@lamp606) • Instagram photos and videos
Chicago Lights - Chicago Lights (@chicago.lights) • Instagram photos and videos
Chicago Scholars - Chicago Scholars (@chicagoscholars) • Instagram photos and videos
Circle Urban Ministries - Circle Urban Ministries (@circleurban) • Instagram photos and videos
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund - Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund (@murphyscholars) • Instagram photos and videos
Erie Neighborhood House - Erie Neighborhood House (@eriehouse) • Instagram photos and videos
Family Focus - Lawndale - Family Focus Lawndale (@fflawndale) • Instagram photos and videos
Learning Edge Tutoring (was Cluster Tutoring) https://www.instagram.com/learning_edge_tutoring/
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls - Mercy Home for Boys & Girls (@mercyhome) • Instagram photos and videos
Girls on the Run - https://www.instagram.com/gotrchicago/
Highsight - HighSight (@highsightnonprofit) • Instagram photos and videos
Horizons for Youth - Horizons for Youth (@horizonsforyouth) • Instagram photos and videos
Inroads (national) - INROADS, Inc. (@inroadsinc) • Instagram photos and videos
HighJump Chicago - High Jump (@highjumpchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Life Directions - Life Directions (@lifedirections_chicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Midtown Educational Foundation - MIDTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (@midtownmetro) • Instagram photos and videos
New Life Centers - New Life Centers (@newlifecenters) • Instagram photos and videos
PitchIn-Wood Family Foundation - Wood Family Foundation (@woodfamilyfoundation) • Instagram photos and videos
Polished Pebbles Mentoring - Polished Pebbles Mentoring (@polishedpebbles) • Instagram photos and videos
Project Impact 180 - https://www.instagram.com/projectimpact180/
Project YES! AmeriCorps - Project YES! (@acprojectyes) • Instagram photos and videos
Off The Street Club - Off The Street Club (@offthestreetclub) • Instagram photos and videos
Tutoring Chicago - Tutoring Chicago (@tutoringchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
UCAN - UCAN (@ucanchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Umoja Student Development Corporation - Umoja (@umojacorp) • Instagram photos and videos
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - Union League Boys & Girls Club (@unionleague_bgc) • Instagram photos and videos
Young Chicago Authors - Young Chicago Authors (@youngchicagoauthors) • Instagram photos and videos
Youth Service Project - Instagram page

Chicago South Central

Gads Hill Center - Gads Hill Center (@gadshillcenter) • Instagram photos and videos
Hyde Park Art Center - Hyde Park Art Center (@hydeparkartcenter) • Instagram photos and videos
Link Unlimited - LINK Unlimited Scholars (@linkunlimited) • Instagram photos and videos
Project Exploration - Project Exploration (@projexplore) • Instagram photos and videos
Project Vision - Project: VISION (@project_vision) • Instagram photos and videos
South Central Community Services - South Central Community FSC (@sccfsc) • Instagram photos and videos
Splash Chicago - Splash! Chicago (@splashchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
The Princess Within Foundation - The Princess Within (@theprincesswithinfoundation) • Instagram photos and videos
Union Impact Center - U.N.I.O.N. Impact Center (@unionimpactcenter) • Instagram photos and videos
Universidad Popular - Universidad Popular (@universidadpopular) • Instagram photos and videos

Chicago South

City Insite - City Incite (@city__incite) • Instagram photos and videos
Gary Comer Youth Center - Gary Comer Youth Center (@garycomeryouthcenter) • Instagram photos and videos
Imagine Englewood if... - Imagine Englewood if.... (@imagineenglewoodif) • Instagram photos and videos
K.L.E.O. Community Center - K.L.E.O. Community Center (@kleocommunitycenter) • Instagram photos and videos
Kids Off the Block - KIDS OFF THE BLOCK! (@kidsofftheblock) • Instagram photos and videos
Project SYNcERE - Project SYNCERE (@projectsyncere) • Instagram photos and videos
SGA Youth & Family Services - SGA Youth & Family Services (@sga_youth) • Instagram photos and videos
The ARK of St. Sabina - The ARK of St. Sabina (@arkofstsabina) • Instagram photos and videos

Multi-Site Locations/Hosts of Community Based Mentoring in Chicago area

100 Black Men of Chicago - 100 Black Men of Chicago (@100bmc) • Instagram photos and videos
Beat The Streets - Chicago Wrestling - https://www.instagram.com/btschicago/
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago - BBBSChi (@bbbschi) • Instagram photos and videos
Big Shoulders Fund - Big Shoulders Fund (@bigshouldersfund) • Instagram photos and videos
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago - Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (@bgcchi) • Instagram photos and videos
Chicago Youth Centers - Chicago Youth Centers (@chicagocyc) • Instagram photos and videos
Chicago Youth Programs - Chicago Youth Programs (@chicagoyouthprograms) • Instagram photos and videos
Communities in Schools Chicago - Communities In Schools Chicago (@cisofchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Connecting Chicago - Connecting Chicago (@connecting_chicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & NW Indiana - Girl Scouts GCNWI (@girlscoutsgcnwi) • Instagram photos and videos
Girl Forward - GirlForward (@girlforwardgram) • Instagram photos and videos
JumpStart - Jumpstart (@jumpstartkids) • Instagram photos and videos
LaunchU - Launch U (@chilaunchu) • Instagram photos and videos
Lion's Pride Mentoring - https://www.instagram.com/lionspridechicago/
Metropolitan Family Services - Metropolitan Family Services (@metrofamchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Pursue Scholars - Pursue Scholars (@pursuescholars) • Instagram photos and videos
Reading In Motion - Reading In Motion (@readinginmotion) • Instagram photos and videos
The LUV Institute - theluvinstitute (@luv.swaytv) • Instagram photos and videos
Urban Alliance - Urban Alliance (@urbanalliance) • Instagram photos and videos
World Sport Chicago - World Sport Chicago (@worldsportchi) • Instagram photos and videos
Working in the Schools (WITS) - Working in the Schools (WITS) (@witschicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Year Up Chicago - Year Up Chicago (@yearupchicago) • Instagram photos and videos
YMCA of Metro Chicago - YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (@ymcachicago) • Instagram photos and videos
Youth Guidance - Youth Guidance (@yg_chicago) • Instagram photos and videos

Chicago North Suburbs

College Bound Opportunities - College Bound Opportunities (@cbo4success) • Instagram photos and videos
Literature for All of Us - Literature for All of Us (@litforall) • Instagram photos and videos
McGaw YMCA - McGaw YMCA (@mcgawymca) • Instagram photos and videos
Omni Youth Services - @omniyouthservices • Instagram photos and videos
Schuler Scholar Program - Schuler Scholar Program (@schulerscholar) • Instagram photos and videos
Youth and Opportunity United - Youth and Opportunity United (@youthopportunityunited) • Instagram photos and videos

Chicago West Suburbs

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Will & Grundy Counties - Big Brothers Big Sisters (@bbbswillgrundy) • Instagram photos and videos
Bremen Youth Services - Bremen Youth Services (@bremenyouthservices) • Instagram photos and videos
Kids Above All - Kids Above All (@kaaillinois) • Instagram photos and videos
The Fig Factor Foundation - The Fig Factor Foundation (@thefigfactorfoundation) • Instagram photos and videos

Chicago South Suburbs

IMPACT Family Center - IMPACT Family Center (@impact_familycenter) • Instagram photos and videos
North-South Foundation - North South Foundation (@northsouthfoundation) • Instagram photos and videos

Are there more? Are some of these no longer operating?  Help keep this information updated and as accurate as possible.  Connect with Dan Bassill on Twitter or Facebook. 
Email updates to Dan at tutormentor2 at earthlink dot net.

If you value this list and the work of the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC
please visit this page to contribute. 
http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/helptmi

The goal of the Tutor/Mentor Connection, created in 1993, was to help constantly improving k-12 tutor/mentor programs grow and reach youth in all high poverty neighborhoods of Chicago.  Other organizations in Chicago share similar goals, focusing on well-being of youth and families.

I call these "intermediaries" because each supports a network of organizations through their websites, events they host and social media. However, they are not always connecting to each other, and most do not include the Tutor/Mentor Connection/Institute, LLC in their formal deliberations.  Most don't keep a list like the T/MC does and try to draw attention to everyone on the list or to draw them  together on a more consistent basis.  That's what I've been doing since 1993.

Inviting people to come together requires first doing the research to locate people who are already involved, and building a list that enables communication and capacity building, which is what I've been doing.  My list of tutor/mentor programs (see concept map) shows who is directly involved providing direct service. However, I've also been building a list of the intermediaries, and resource providers, working in Chicago. Then I've been sharing my lists, and web library, in an on-going effort to get them to connect, talk to each other, build relationships, share ideas, etc.

The concept map shown on this page has links to a variety of intermediary organizations serving the Chicago area. This is not all, but only what I've been able to locate thus far. Each node on this map has a link to that organization's website.   

Many of these organizations are active on Facebook and a few on Twitter.    A few years ago I created a page with links pointing to Facebook groups/pages of known tutor/mentor programs. In 2020 I move that list to the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC site (this page). Below is that list.  If you know of others to be added, or deleted, please contact me and I'll edit this list:

Afterschool Matters - https://www.facebook.com/AfterSchoolMatters?_rdr
Alternative Schools Network - https://www.facebook.com/AlternativeSchoolsNetwork
American Graduate - https://www.facebook.com/americangraduate
Chicago Cares - https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoCares
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless - https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoHomeless
Chicago Gear-UP Alliance - https://www.facebook.com/chicagogearup
Chicago Learning Exchange (was HIVE Chicago) - https://www.facebook.com/CLXchange
Chicago Literacy Alliance - https://www.facebook.com/chiliteracyalli?fref=ts
Chicago Public Schools -https://www.facebook.com/chicagopublicschools
City Club of Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/CityClubChicago
Forefront (was Donors Forum) - https://www.facebook.com/MyForefront
GetIN Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/GetInChicago?fref=ts
Illinois Collaboration on Youth - https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisCollaborationOnYouth
Impact 100 - https://www.facebook.com/Impact100Chicago/
Ingenuity Arts Partnership - https://www.facebook.com/IngenuityChicago
Juvenile Justice Initiative - https://www.facebook.com/JuvenileJusticeInitiative
LISC Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/lisc.org
Metropolitan Planning Council - https://www.facebook.com/metropolitanplanningcouncil
ParentPower Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/ParentPowerChicago
ServeIllinois Commission - https://www.facebook.com/ServeIllinois
Strengthening Chicago's Youth - https://www.facebook.com/StrengtheningChicagosYouth
ThriveChicago - https://www.facebook.com/ThriveChicago?fref=ts
Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TutorMentorInstitute/
United Way of Metro Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/unitedwaychicago
Urban Youth Network - https://www.facebook.com/GRIPYOUTH
Voices4Illinois Children - https://www.facebook.com/voices4kids
YNPN Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/ynpnchicago

New Maps that Need to Be Created
On the concept map I show boxes for the categories without links, which means I do not have much information to fill the boxes.  These include:

Foundations supporting youth.
Chicago Community Trust - https://www.facebook.com/TheChicagoCommunityTrust
McCormick Foundation - Why News Matte s- https://www.facebook.com/McCormickFoundation

Business/ Professional Networks Supporting Youth

Universities Supporting Youth (or departments/clubs within universities)

Faith Networks supporting youth programs

Civic/Service Networks Supporting youth

Government efforts at network building
Cook County Commission on Social Innovation - https://www.facebook.com/cookcountymission/

List of Volunteer-Based Tutor and/or Mentor Orgs in Chicago Region

Help me update this list. I created the Tutor/Mentor Connection (T/MC) in 1993 and the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC (T/MI) in 2011 to help volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs grow in all high poverty neighborhoods of Chicago.

To accomplish this I first had to start building a list of the different organizations in Chicago who offered non-school tutoring/mentoring. You can see the list and search web sites of programs by visiting http://tinyurl.com/TMI-ChiProgramLinks

Since my goal is to draw attention to the different tutoring and/or mentoring programs in the Chicago region, to help attract volunteers and donors to each program, I've created this list of organizations, with their Facebook pages. It's organized by sections of the city and suburbs.

One thing you'll quickly see is that while poverty is growing in the Chicago suburbs, I don't have information about very many organized programs in that area. As you look at this list if you know of programs not included, you can post the name of the organization, tell what part of the region it operates in, and the Facebook page.

The organizations shown in bold face involved more than 100 volunteers. Some have several hundred.  Most don't show the number of volunteers and youth involved on their web sites, so I'm highlighting programs I know to have large numbers.  If you know of others on my list with 100 or more volunteer tutors/mentors involved, please post this information in the comment section. As you browse this list, please let me know if I include organizations that do not offer organized, volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs, or if I'm missing programs that you are aware of.

2020 NOTE: Some organizations have not updated their Facebook pages for a year or longer. If that's the case, look for their website address and view the site to see if the program is providing more current information.  Please inform me if any of these programs no longer offer organized volunteer-based tutoring and/or mentoring or if you know of other groups that I should add to this list.

Chicago North:

Alternatives, Inc. - https://www.facebook.com/AlternativesYouth
Asian Youth Services - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Asian-Youth-Services-AYS/340068292706273
Centro Romero - https://www.facebook.com/centroromero
Changing Worlds - https://www.facebook.com/changingworlds1
Christopher House - https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherHouseChicago
Family Matters Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/familymatterschicago
Girl Forward https://www.facebook.com/GirlForward
Indo-American Center - https://www.facebook.com/IndoAmericanCenter
Inspired Youth - https://www.facebook.com/inspiredyouth?_rdr
Korean-American Community Services - https://www.facebook.com/kacschicago/timeline
Partnership to Educate and Advance Kids (PEAK) - https://www.facebook.com/PEAKChicago
RefugeeOne - https://www.facebook.com/RefugeeOne
Starfish Learning Center - https://www.facebook.com/starfishlc
United Church of Rogers Park - https://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Church-of-Rogers-Park/141720439184416
Vietnamese Association of Illinois - https://www.facebook.com/VietnameseAssociationOfIllinois
Youth Outreach Services - https://www.facebook.com/youthoutreachservices

Chicago Central

Ace Mentor Program - https://www.facebook.com/ACEMentorChicago
BBF Family Services - https://www.facebook.com/BBFFamilyServices/
Black Star Project - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Star-Project/98927762814?fref=ts
Breakthrough Urban Ministries - https://www.facebook.com/BreakthroughChicago
BUILD Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/BUILDChicago
Camp of Dreams - https://www.facebook.com/campofdreams
Casa Central - https://www.facebook.com/CasaCentralSocialServices/
Chicago LAMP - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-LAMP/471711769613738
Chicago Lights - https://www.facebook.com/chicagolights
Chicago Scholars - https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoScholarsFoundation?ref=sgm
Circle Urban Ministries - https://www.facebook.com/CircleUrban
College Mentor Experience - https://www.facebook.com/collegementoringexperience/
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel-Murphy-Scholarship-Fund/57067441641
Erie Neighborhood House - https://www.facebook.com/ErieNeighborhoodHouse
Family Focus - https://www.facebook.com/familyfocus.org?ref=hl
Learning Edge Tutoring ( was Cluster Tutoring) https://www.facebook.com/learningedgetutoring
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls - https://www.facebook.com/mercyhome

Girls on the Run - https://www.facebook.com/gotrchicago
Highsight - https://www.facebook.com/HighSightChicago
Horizons for Youth - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horizons-for-Youth/84502079904
Inroads - https://www.facebook.com/pages/INROADS-Inc/24837600827
High Jump Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/highjumpchi
Life Directions - https://www.facebook.com/LifeDirectionsUSA?fref=ts
Midtown Education Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/midtownmetro
New Life Centers - https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeCenters
Pitch-In, Wood Family Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/WoodFamilyFoundation
Polished Pebbles - https://www.facebook.com/polishedpebbles
Project Impact 180 - https://www.facebook.com/ProjectImpact180/
Project YES, AmeriCorps - https://www.facebook.com/ACProjectYES?fref=ts
Off The Street Club - https://www.facebook.com/OTSC
Tutoring Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/TutoringChicago
UCAN - https://www.facebook.com/UCANChicagoland
Umoja Student Development Corporation - https://www.facebook.com/umojacorporation
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs - https://www.facebook.com/UnionLeagueBoysGirlsClubs?ref=hl
Young Chicago Authors - https://www.facebook.com/YoungChicagoAuthors
Youth Service Project - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Service-Project/245115743727

Chicago South Central

Gads Hill Center - https://www.facebook.com/gadshillcenter
Holy Cross-Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - https://www.facebook.com/HCIHM
Hyde Park Art Center - https://www.facebook.com/HydeParkArtCenter?ref=nf
Knights of Omega Mentoring - https://www.facebook.com/Knights-of-Omega-Mentoring-109228439143953/
Link Unlimited - https://www.facebook.com/pages/LINK-Unlimited/95414581148
Project Exploration - https://www.facebook.com/projectexploration
Project Vision - https://www.facebook.com/PVchicago
South Central Community Services - https://www.facebook.com/sccsinc
Splash!Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/splashchicago
The Princess Within Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/theprincesswithinfoundation
Union Impact Center - https://www.facebook.com/unionimpactcenter
Universidad Popular - https://www.facebook.com/UPLatinCenter

Chicago South

Aspirations of Life - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Aspirations-of-Life/115036691910912
Center for Community Development - https://www.facebook.com/Center-for-Community-Development-NFP-68736357155/
Centro Comunitario Juan Diego - https://www.facebook.com/ccjd1994
City Incite - https://www.facebook.com/cityincite
Diamonds in the Rough - https://www.facebook.com/diamondintheroughinc
Gary Comer Youth Center - https://www.facebook.com/garycomeryouthcenter
Girls of Grace Youth Center - https://www.facebook.com/girlsofgraceyouthcenter
Inner City Ministry of Cru – Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/CruInnerCityCHI
Imagine Englewood - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Imagine-Englewood-If/146795256702
Instituto del Progreso Latino - https://www.facebook.com/Instituto1977
K.L.E.O. Community Center - https://www.facebook.com/K.L.E.O.CommunityCenter
Kids Off the Block - https://www.facebook.com/dianekob?fref=ts
Project SynCERE - https://www.facebook.com/ProjectSyncere
SGA Youth & Family Services - https://www.facebook.com/sgayouth
The Ark of St. Sabina - https://www.facebook.com/thearkofstsabina?_rdr=p

MultiSite Locations/Hosts of Community Based Mentoring in Chicago

100 Black Men of Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/100BMC
Beat The Streets Chicago Wrestling - https://www.facebook.com/BeatTheStreetsChicago/
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/BBBSChi
Big Shoulders Fund - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Shoulders-Fund/43345319675
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/BGCChi
Chicago Youth Centers - https://www.facebook.com/chicagoyouthcenters
Chicago Youth Programs, Inc - https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoYouthPrograms
Code Your Dreams - https://www.facebook.com/CodeYourDreams/
Communities in Schools – Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/cischicago
Connecting Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/connectingchicagoinfo

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsGCNWI
Girl Forward - https://www.facebook.com/GirlForward
Girls Rule! - https://www.facebook.com/GirlsRuleUSA?fref=photo
JumpStart - https://www.facebook.com/Jumpstartkids
LaunchU - https://www.facebook.com/ChiLaunchU?ref=hl
Metropolitan Family Services - https://www.facebook.com/MetroFamChicago
Pursue Scholars - https://www.facebook.com/pursuescholars
Reading in Motion - https://www.facebook.com/ReadinginMotion
The LUV Institute - https://www.facebook.com/luvinstitute
Urban Alliance - https://www.facebook.com/UrbanAlliance
World Sport Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportchi
Working in the Schools - https://www.facebook.com/witschicago
Year UP Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/yearup
YMCA of Metro Chicago - https://www.facebook.com/YMCAChicago
Youth Guidance - https://www.facebook.com/youthguidance.chicago


Chicago North Suburbs

College Bound Opportunities - https://www.facebook.com/CBO4Success
Literature for All of Us - https://www.facebook.com/LiteratureforAllofUs
McGaw YMCA – Project SOAR - https://www.facebook.com/mcgawYMCA
Omni Youth Services - https://www.facebook.com/OMNIyouth
Schuler Scholar Program - https://www.facebook.com/schulerprogram
Youth and Opportunity United - https://www.facebook.com/youevanston
The Bridge Youth and Family Services - https://www.facebook.com/BridgeYouthFamilyServices

Chicago West Suburbs

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will & Grundy County - https://www.facebook.com/bbbswillgrundy
Bremen Youth Services - https://www.facebook.com/bremenyouthservices?fref=ts
The Bridge Communities - https://www.facebook.com/bridge.communities?fref=nf&pnref=story
Kids Above All (was ChildServ) - https://www.facebook.com/KidsAboveAll/
The Fig Factor Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/TheFigFactor/
Metropolitan Family Services - https://www.facebook.com/MetroFamChicago


Chicago South Suburbs

IMPACT Family Center - https://www.facebook.com/pages/IMPACT-Family-Center/75507774812
Jones Memorial Community Center - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jones-Memorial-Community-Center/322740707831197
North South Foundation - https://www.facebook.com/NorthSouthFoundation

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December 2017 Tutor Mentor eNews

Use the ideas and resources shared monthly to help youth in your zip code have opportunities to participate in well-organized, mentor-rich, non-school programs. January-February 2018 - Issue 166 New Year. Same Old Challenges. Get Informed. Get Others Involved. Want to know more about Dan Bassill (me) and the goals of the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC? Listen tothis podcastinterview.   The ideas shared in this monthly newsletter can be used by youth organization leaders, resource providers, political leaders, universities, volunteers and youth to help mentor-rich programs thrive in all of the neighborhoods where they are most needed. While I try to send this only once a month, I write blog articles weekly. In the sections below I post links to a few of the articles published in the past month. Spend a little time each week reading the articles and following the links. Use in group discussions with people who are concerned about the same issues. Create a blog like this sharing your own ideas. If the newsletter does not format correctly in your email, or if you want to return to it for future reading or to share with others, use this link http://www.tutormentorconference.org/newsletter.asp Encourage friends, family, co-workers to sign up to receive this newsletter.Click here. (If you subscribe, don't forget to respond to the confirmation email) Local Leadership Needed to Build and Sustain Mentor-Rich Programs in More Places Maps of Chicago and other places can show where youth need extra help that non-school programs provide. Leaders needed at the program level, the neighborhood level, and the city level. You can find this graphic in this Tutor/Mentor blog article.   Maps of Chicago and other cities show where poverty is most concentrated. These are areas where youth and families need good schools, and where they need great non school tutor, mentor and learning programs.   No program starts off great. It takes a few years to build trust, participation, a culture, and a support system. And, it takes 12 years for a first grader to finish high school. The oil well icons on the map above intend to show that great programs are needed in many places, and they need to be there for many years.   Each program needs a board of directors and diverse base of volunteers along with community support and a consistent source of funding to become great, then stay great for many years.   In 2011 Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC created a map presentation showing the number of youth age 6-17, in each Chicago community area, who were living below the poverty line. (see pdf) For instance the Austin area had 6356 and the North Lawndale area had 4717. If a non school tutor/mentor program were serving 50-75 kids, it would take quite a few programs just to reach half of the kids in these areas.   Thus, while each program needs great leadership and support, neighborhood leadership is also needed to assure there are enough programs to serve as high a percent of the K-12 youth, in a zip code or community area, as possible.   At the city level the Mayor should be looking at maps like this, and have a team in place to help grow the number of well-organized programs that are needed in every community area. That means mobilizing public and private dollars and making sure they flow to all programs, not just to a few select groups, or to a few types of program providers. This is not a new message. It's one that I start every year with and that I support throughout the year with blog articles, social media posts and many one-on-one conversations. Recommended reading: * So many problems. Building networks for solutions -read * Stopping the violence. Invest in the neighborhoods -read * Black Families Fleeing Chicago; Ending in Segregated Suburbs -read Read more articles like this onTutor/Mentor Institute, LLC blog. Making Strong Programs Available in More Places: What's the Plan? What Information Are You Using? Every youth serving organization competes with the others for the same operating resources. Let's innovate ways to increase the pool so there's more for all the programs that are needed in big cities like Chicago. You can find this graphic in this article where I ask "What do we need to do to fill every high poverty neighborhood with great non-school tutor, mentor and learning programs" I've been creating maps and visualizations since 1994 to show where existing non-school tutoring/mentoring programs are located in Chicago and where more are needed...and to show roles leaders can take to draw attention and needed support to programs in every high poverty neighborhood. Visit this pageto see my most updated list of Chicago area programs. This graphic shows the number of programs in my list for different sections of the city and suburbs (view article with map). For this information to remain useful, I need help from people in different areas who will help update my information, tell me about new programs, or programs I don't know about, and tell me when programs are no longer operating. Recommended Reading: * Expanding social capital for youth living in concentrated poverty -read * Connecting People and Ideas -click here * Birth to work blueprints needed -click here * Reaching out to universities- click here Nothing happens until someone reads these articles, then invites others to do the same. This is an on-going process, where many can take leadership roles. What's Your Planning Cycle Look Like? Building and sustaining a well-organized mentor-rich program is a challenge. Making enough programs available in all areas is an even bigger challenge. Attracting young people and keeping them involved through high school is an even greater challenge. This concept map can be seen in this article.   Where do you get your ideas? What data do you use to show why your youth organization is needed where it is? What research do you point to? What models do you look at and say "I want to do what they do." How do you show your vision, theory of change, strategy and successes on your web site? These are all questions that Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC points to on its web sites and blogs. I don't claim to have the answers. The articles I point to are intended to expand your thinking, so you can innovate solutions that work for you and your community. You just need to spend a little time, on an on-going basis, to browse the sites and know what's there. For instance, where do you find data indicators? You can see the map below at this link. Under each graphic are links to web sites with rich data and mapping tools.     What other resources can you find on the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC web sites? Here's a concept map that shows the four sections of the web library I've been building since the mid 1990s.   Visitthis article where I've used Thinglink to highlight what's in each section. Another way to know what's in the library is to visit this article, where I have a list of links that I point to often in my articles. This points you to each sub section of the web library, my visual PDF presentations and my concept maps. Find other articles related to starting, sustaining tutor/Mentor programs -click here   Here are some resources you'll findin the library . Understanding Black History, Race and Class in America. Three sections of the web library contain articles related to this topic. * Black History month -click here * Poverty, Race and Inequality -click here * Equal Justice, Poverty Law & Juvenile Justice -click here   Here' are some other links of interest that are recent additions to the web library: * Story map shows life and words of Dr. M.L.King, Jr. -click here * A Graphic Re-Visioning of NonProfit Overhead -click here * Who Are The Poor Americans? -click here * Cook Central - Cook County GIS web portal -click here * How Poverty Can Follow Children into Adulthood -click here * Education Can't Solve Poverty. So Why Do We Keep Insisting That It Can -click here * Understanding issues of rural vs urban America -click here * Engage students in local-global problem solving -click here Other links of interest: * To&Through Project website. Find information showing progress of CPS freshmen to and through 4-year college. Find ways to help.click here * MENTOR Illinois resources for mentors page -click here * Indiana Afterschool Network Out-of-School-Time Conference, April 9, 2018 -details * Chicago Organizations in Intermediary Roles -click here * See what's being discussed on Twitter - use Tutor/Mentor#hashtag map *View past Tutor/Mentor Newsletters - use for on-going learning -click here   Dan Bassill (that's me) is available to discuss any of these ideas with you, or others, via Skype, Google Hangouts or in person if you're in Chicago. Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy, Hopeful and Safe 2018. Thank you to all who made contributions in 2017 to help me keep the Tutor/Mentor Connection and Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC ideas and resources available to you and others.   Your help is still needed in 2018. Click here to contribute. Tutor/Mentor Connection, Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC   Merchandise Mart PO Box 3303, Chicago, Il 60654 This email address is being protected from spambots. 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