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Daniel F. Bassill, President, Chief Executive Officer, Founder
Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection


Cabrini Connections is a site based tutor/mentor program serving teens in one Chicago Neighborhood. Visit http://www.cabriniconnections.net

The Tutor/Mentor Connection (T/MC) is a knowledge-based intermediary that seeks to help programs like Cabrini Connections be operating in every high poverty neighborhood of Chicago and similar large metropolitan areas.  This organization has history dating back to 1965 when employees of the Montgomery Ward corporate headquarters in Chicago began tutoring 2nd to 6th grade youth from the Cabrini-Green public housing project.  Bassill became a volunteer tutor in 1973 and the leader of that program in 1975.

View the timeline since 1965.  Timeline since 1992.  T/MC Strategy Details.

This organization has been recognized in numerous media stories since 1993 and its leader, Daniel F. Bassill, has been recognized in many ways. 

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I combine 40 years of unique experiences into my leadership of Cabrini Connections and the Tutor/Mentor Connection. Few people in the US have a similar depth of involvement and experiences.
  • 17 years advertising management in national retail store corporation, creating advertising to draw people to 400 stores in 40 states
  • 4 years as Loaned Executive in Chicago's United Way Crusade of Mercy. Served as consultant to Big 6 accounting firms and major corporations, helping each develop leadership giving and employee donation campaigns
  • 3 years in US Army Intelligence and 4 years history major in college, where I learned to use knowledge for innovation and decision support
  • 34 years leading a volunteer-based tutor/mentor program, connecting workplace volunteers and inner city kids.
  • Visit this page to see a list of awards and recognitions that have been earned in the past 30 years.

Visit my web sites where I host extensive information about tutor/mentor programs, where they are needed, why they are needed and how business, philanthropy and volunteers can be more strategically involved.

Visit my http://tutormentor.blogspot.com blog and read the articles I write. Follow the links on the blog to many other places where I share ideas and network with others.

Email me at tutormentor2@earthlink.net or call me at 312-492-9614