New Structure. Same Goals.

From 1992 through June 30, 2011 we aimed to tell the story of tutoring/mentoring, and its impact on kids and volunteers, so more people will give time, talent and dollars, on an on-going basis, to help programs like Cabrini Connections grow in Chicago and in other cities. We did this as part of a non-profit structure that also supported the Cabrini Connections. program.

We have faced a Decade of Challenges: 2000-2010. Read blog articles showing what T/MC  has achieved and challenges we've faced. View PDF report of 2000-2010

As a result, the Tutor/Mentor Connection has been detached from the Cabrini Connections non-profit and the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC has been created to continue to support and develop the ideas that were funded solely through a non-profit structure in the past. This structure is still in development, but our aim is to host a November 2011 conference and a full schedule of 2012 events.

We seek to expand what we do to support tutor/mentor program growth in the entire Chicago region, however this report shows that the Tutor/Mentor Connection has had far fewer dollars to do this than do mentoring partnerships in 10 other cities/states. This conference video shows that leaders of other programs appreciate our support.  

The Tutor/Mentor Institute is not a 501-c-3 non profit and the Tutor/Mentor Connection no loner operates under non-profit status. 
If you value the information we share and our vision of supporting tutor/mentor programs in all high-poverty neighborhoods of Chicago and other urban areas, please consider becoming an investor, partner and/or volunteer to help build the Tutor/Mentor Institute and continue this work.

Or, mail your donation to:

Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC, c/o Daniel F. Bassill, 833 Florence, Park Ridge, Il. 60068 (until a permantent office space is acquired).

See Tutor/Mentor Institute planning wiki for vision and strategies your investment will support.