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.

LATINO ORGANIZATION OF THE SOUTHWEST - BLAST AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
http://latinoorganizationofthesouthwest.blogspot.com/p/youth-programs.html
From the web site: "The BLAST afterschool program serves nearly 50 youth every day at the LOS location, but also serves nearly 100 additional youth at Hurley and Peck Elementary Schools, providing tutoring and additional activities such as a book club and sports."

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.”