Cabrini Green Tutoring Program

I reached out to the Cabrini Green Tutoring Program after the recent story I did with Doreen Ambrose Van-Lee.  I was curious to learn more about this program and whether or not many of the Cabrini Green residents are aware of this program. I emailed the Executive Director expressing my interest in raising awareness for the program. I paid a visit to the center this week and have posted my photos below to share.

The program is actually located in the St. Vincent De Paul Center and is available for children who have previously lived in the Cabrini Green area and who are currently living there.  Approximately 50% of the children currently are from the Cabrini Green area. The program is free for students however, the families do have to meet some financial requirements in order to qualify for the free services (live in Cabrini or other subsidized housing, receive free or reduced lunch, etc.)

What is the Cabrini-Green Tutoring Program?

The Cabrini-Green Tutoring Program in Chicago, provides after-school tutoring for over 200 students in grades one through six. Most of the students live in or around the Cabrini Green housing project or come from economically disadvantaged families. Tutoring sessions are held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6:10 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.

If you know of anyone who may want to register their children in CGTP, please send them to one of our registration sites or give them our phone number. Please do not hesitate to contact Erin McPartlin at 312-397-9119 or visit their website at http://www.cabrinigreentutoring.org.

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