tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.comments2023-09-19T08:29:02.463-05:00CabriniblogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-59985674427322296382011-05-18T09:52:53.043-05:002011-05-18T09:52:53.043-05:00Congratulations to Kanah. I am very proud to see a...Congratulations to Kanah. I am very proud to see another student go on to college. I hope that she stays positive throughout her College experience.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701427211229445356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-33075282622723942862011-03-27T17:29:05.391-05:002011-03-27T17:29:05.391-05:00I really enjoyed the talent show last night, espec...I really enjoyed the talent show last night, especially seeing teens and volunteers share their talent. When people talk about what we do and the impact, it's hard to put a measure on activities like this that bring together people from different backgrounds and ages. All we can say is that this does not happen in too many Chicago neighborhoods and would not happen if Cabrini Connections were not in place.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-36240167485082072162011-03-08T09:59:31.132-06:002011-03-08T09:59:31.132-06:00You are right. Cabrini Connections offers much mor...You are right. Cabrini Connections offers much more than just tutoring. Keep up the good work. If you're reading this, I encourage you to look at the videos at www.cabriniconnections.net/video <br /><br />These also show that there is much happening and it's all made possible by donors who provide the money and volunteers and students who provide the talent.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-18569815740254319602011-02-10T13:07:04.957-06:002011-02-10T13:07:04.957-06:00We were happy to have Tim volunteer to help us wit...We were happy to have Tim volunteer to help us with our fund raiser. Thanks for visiting the blog. I hope you looked at the video, too.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-62156879756986756462011-02-09T19:40:54.195-06:002011-02-09T19:40:54.195-06:00You have got to get rid of Tim Doyle. His immatur...You have got to get rid of Tim Doyle. His immature chatter on the Big Ten Network and his goofy grin is very trying to Big Ten followers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-24582251291040345482011-01-25T13:18:00.170-06:002011-01-25T13:18:00.170-06:00Over the 37 years I've been involved and led a...Over the 37 years I've been involved and led a tutor/mentor program the social interactions with volunteers has been one of the most important and fun things I've done. We don't always wear Tuxedos as this photo of me with two volunteers at a charity event shows, but we have always met new people, built new relationships and brainstormed new ways to help Cabrini Connections influence the lives of our teens and volunteers.<br /><br />I have more difficulty participating in these now because of my own family obligations, appreciate that volunteers and leaders are still gathering on a social networking basis.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-61068544193736174132011-01-14T12:44:41.141-06:002011-01-14T12:44:41.141-06:00More than 100 students, volunteers, friends and do...More than 100 students, volunteers, friends and donors took part in Cabrini Madness last year. While it raised over $23,000 it help everyone build stronger relationships, better team work and more problem solving skills. These are what we hope youth coming from Cabrini Connections take with them into school and work. <br /><br />Thank you and Good luck in the 2011 Tournament to everyone who participates.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-29255933721612005722010-12-30T08:58:18.537-06:002010-12-30T08:58:18.537-06:00Daria was a 2006 HS graduate who participated with...Daria was a 2006 HS graduate who participated with CC since 7th grade. She and Courtland began to work together in the 2003-04 school year and have stayed connected even beyond high school graduation. That's the goal when we say "Once in Cabrini Connections, Always in Cabrini Connections." Read more about the number of students who have participated in the past decade at http://tutormentor.blogspot.com/2010/12/looking-back-at-last-10-years-cabrini.htmlTutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-44972993134044608522010-12-07T19:55:28.633-06:002010-12-07T19:55:28.633-06:00It's really great to see the creativity of the...It's really great to see the creativity of the volunteers and students unleashed in support of Cabrini Connections.<br /><br />Once we get past the fund raising challenges caused by this recession, we can focus this creativity on finding more ways to inspire the learning habits of our teens so we help them maximize their potential and future opportunities.<br /><br />That's the real reason we do all of this fund raising.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-83479351843287207362010-11-11T15:18:25.289-06:002010-11-11T15:18:25.289-06:00The final location for the event is Burnham Hall o...The final location for the event is Burnham Hall on UIC's East Campus located close to the intersection of Morgan St and Taylor St.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279068252555036812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-57604254340385363222010-11-07T22:39:22.009-06:002010-11-07T22:39:22.009-06:00Sounds like it will be a great event, El, thanks f...Sounds like it will be a great event, El, thanks for putting together! Also, in case people can't tell the girls are posing in the photo with Alexi Giannoullias just before President Obama spoke in Hyde Park.Kieranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-44002708252725819682010-11-05T15:11:37.419-05:002010-11-05T15:11:37.419-05:00Lots of wisdom in the word KNOW. Thanks for your r...Lots of wisdom in the word KNOW. Thanks for your recap and thank you to Mr. Ceasar for speaking to our group.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-1671665806643368532010-11-02T17:25:08.853-05:002010-11-02T17:25:08.853-05:00Enjoyed the post, EL. I had a good time watching t...Enjoyed the post, EL. I had a good time watching the 'buzz' last night of busy students, clubs, and volunteers.Karina Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160448547303366503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-54123436089948032732010-10-13T10:27:53.787-05:002010-10-13T10:27:53.787-05:00Volunteers from these three programs can go to the...Volunteers from these three programs can go to the web site of each program to get ideas to apply in their weekly tutoring/mentoring. If they go to the Volunteer Resources section on the Cabrini Connections site, they can link to the vast library of information and programs throughout Chicago. http://www.cabriniconnections.net/volunteers/materials-to-help-you-succeed<br /><br />Connecting volunteers and leaders from many programs, in many cities, is one way to try to build a greater public awareness that is needed to provide consistent funding for the operations of individual programs.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-52497454438757097062010-09-01T14:18:50.544-05:002010-09-01T14:18:50.544-05:00Great article El. As our volunteers and supporter...Great article El. As our volunteers and supporters read what you have written, I hope they begin to see the Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conferences and our web forums, as places where our coaches and players can learn from other teams in the Chicago tutor/mentor league, or in New York, Detroit, LA and other cities.<br /><br />As we connect the coaches and players from many cities, my hope is we can attract the same type of people who are owners of NFL and NBA teams, or major boosters at NU, Ohio State, Stanford, etc., to be investors in tutor/mentor teams and leagues.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-91943560107176841282010-06-04T12:55:10.430-05:002010-06-04T12:55:10.430-05:00Change on a team is good, there is always room for...Change on a team is good, there is always room for improvement and by applying a few changes time to time you will have a better result when you hit that touch down. Great blog EL!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701427211229445356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-13564218567648851432010-04-24T12:26:53.829-05:002010-04-24T12:26:53.829-05:00It's good you wrote this at this time. The NFL...It's good you wrote this at this time. The NFL Draft is going on. Each year teams select college players who they hope will make their team a winner in future years.<br /><br />Each spring for 35 years I've been holding my own "draft" at Cabrini connections, reaching out to veteran volunteers, friends, and donors, looking for new "players" who will take meaningful roles on the Cabrini Connections team.<br /><br />Visit the volunteer opportunities section on the www.cabriniconnections.net web site and you'll see many roles that we need to fill with outstanding players. If you can take one of those roles, or if you can "draft someone else" please contact El Da'Sheon.<br /><br />It's these new players taking bigger roles on the team that give us hope each spring that we can do more in the following year we will be able to do more to help kids and volunteers at Cabrini Connections help each other.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-36555114086806821702010-04-14T09:30:00.759-05:002010-04-14T09:30:00.759-05:00I've been encouraging El to write articles tha...I've been encouraging El to write articles that focus on how football and basketball are team sports, that depend on the support of fans, boosters and many others for their success.<br /><br />One thing all good teams have in common, as El says, is that coaches learn from other coaches, in many different ways. <br /><br />We support the learning of our staff and volunteers by a huge resource of tutor/mentor information that can be found at http://www.tutormentorconnection.org<br /><br />In addition, we host a conference every six months, to bring leaders and learners together, just like the coaching clinics that college and pros use. The next conference is May 27 and 28 at Loyola and I hope some of the people reading this will attend. See www.tutormentorconference.org for details.<br /><br />If everyone in a tutor/mentor program, including our teens, considers himself a leader, then everyone can learn from the information we share on line, and at the conferences, and use these ideas to make the team more competitive, and stronger, for the coming season, which for us is the 2010-11 school year.<br /><br />Keep up the great work Cabrini Connections Team!<br /><br />Dan Bassill<br />President<br />Cabrini Connections<br />Tutor/Mentor ConnectionTutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-31811392426280547742010-04-07T20:27:22.175-05:002010-04-07T20:27:22.175-05:00I agree with El. This was not only a successful fu...I agree with El. This was not only a successful fund raising effort, but a tremendous team-building and learning experience. In addition, many students and volunteers learned that they have personal power to assure the success of Cabrini Connections, and that if they tell friends and co-workers about what we do, many will want to help.<br /><br />With the economy making it more competitive to find grants, it is more important that we reach more people with our stories. The videos and web sites are tools anyone can use to share our story with many others. I hope everyone will continue to do this, and I thank everyone for their role in Cabrini Madness.<br /><br />Dan Bassill<br />President<br />Cabrini Connections<br />Tutor/Mentor ConnectionTutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-69121852455073765472010-03-12T12:45:33.078-06:002010-03-12T12:45:33.078-06:00I can't think of an event we've had over t...I can't think of an event we've had over the past 20 years where so many students, volunteers, staff and friends work working together for such a common goal. Thank you to everyone who has been involved.<br /><br />Dan Bassill<br />President<br />Cabrini Connections<br />Tutor/Mentor ConnectionTutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-73545421079925988742010-02-10T09:58:12.680-06:002010-02-10T09:58:12.680-06:00I am very proud of our Seniors. I wish the best of...I am very proud of our Seniors. I wish the best of luck!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701427211229445356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-24441654895710342362010-02-09T10:44:16.920-06:002010-02-09T10:44:16.920-06:00Yeah, I thought you might like that last one...ha ...Yeah, I thought you might like that last one...ha haEL Da' Sheon Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06160504356871328305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-67997007872733090372010-02-08T20:02:32.528-06:002010-02-08T20:02:32.528-06:00Wow. I don't know about that last picture! hah...Wow. I don't know about that last picture! haha. Happy Birthday, everyone!Bradley Troasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622295797836244261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-29696933384620604502010-01-12T12:23:11.661-06:002010-01-12T12:23:11.661-06:00When we talk about what it takes to create a great...When we talk about what it takes to create a great team, and a tutor/mentor program that has a great impact, we need to have a strategy, or game plan. I encourage volunteers, students and donors to look at this strategy map, which we use to diagram how tutor/mentor programs can be operating in all poverty neighborhoods of Chicago, not just Cabrini Connections.<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/tmc-strategy-map<br /><br />It's important that we understand this. The same steps we show here are needed to build a great Cabrini Connections, and sustain it for the six years it takes for 7th graders to finish high school, or the next six to 10 years it takes for them to reach their mid-twenties with the skills and network needed to find jobs and help with careers.<br /><br />Read my blog articles where I talk about these ideas. http://tutormentor.blogspot.com<br /><br />If more people understand and use this strategy, we'll have more of the support, talent and resources needed to make it real.Tutor Mentor Connectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140800580077672326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25508050.post-44073746502806388132009-12-10T12:01:07.019-06:002009-12-10T12:01:07.019-06:00A Christmas in Cabrini Green
...A Christmas in Cabrini Green<br /> (In Memory of Dantrell Davis)<br /><br /> Today, I would like to recall a Christmas in Cabrini that has been the crescendo of any <br /><br />Christmas that I have experienced throughout my travels. For thirteen years of my life<br /><br />I lived at 365 W. Oak St. which is one of the last “red” buildings left standing in Cabrini.<br /><br /> Every Christmas my mother Rosetta Ambrose would pull out the tree and all of the children <br /><br />would reassemble it. Then Ma would play Christmas records by Nat King Cole, the Jackson’s, <br /><br />Temptations, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Kurtis Blow and Bing Crosby. Simultaneously, <br /><br />throughout the projects you could hear Donny Hathaway’s ‘This Christmas’ blasting on the <br /><br />radio. I always enjoyed the week before Christmas. I ‘d run home from school to watch all<br /><br />the specials. I was especially fond of Charlie Brown’s Christmas. Speaking of school,<br /><br /> my two brothers and sister attended Richard E. Byrd and each school year we’d have a <br /><br />Christmas and end of the year party. We’d also have a party in the recreation room of our <br /><br />building. <br /><br /> On Christmas day our apartment was always filled with plenty of egg nog, food and family. <br /><br />Ham, turkey, macaroni and cheese, greens, candied yams, sweet potato pies, you name it and we<br /><br />had it. <br /><br /> Ma shared with us how some of the Christmases that she experienced. Ma said that back <br /><br />when she was a kid they were lucky to have a roof over their head and food in the refrigerator. <br /><br />Ma said that she didn’t want her children to have to go through what she did. Ma said that<br /><br />Christmas had become too commercialized and that the meaning has gotten lost over the<br /><br />years. Nonetheless, every Christmas that we had was the bomb! We may not have gotten all that <br /><br />we asked for but we got enough.<br /><br /> This particular Christmas in the early 80's, Ma heard from a neighbor that gifts were being<br /><br />given away in one of the ‘white projects’ to children and Ma asked my older sister Karen and<br /><br />I if we we’d like to go. My sister and I were very excited. We arrived at the building and <br /><br />saw a line wrapped around the corner. In the bitter cold we stood for what seemed like<br /><br />hours . At that time in my life I was a big fan of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. One Christmas<br /><br />Ma bought me and my grab bag partner matching Mickey and Minnie Mouse watches. <br /><br />My sister Karen was a big fan of Ken and Barbie. She owned their country town home and <br /><br />some of the cars. As we entered the building, we were handed candy canes and I could<br /><br />hear a man saying, ho, ho, ho and Merry X mas. When some of the children came out of <br /><br />apartment they had large boxes and some of them had smaller boxes but the looks on their<br /><br />faces were of pure joy. When it was our turn to enter the apartment the tall jolly man <br /><br />dressed as Santa who had big brown eyes and a warm smile handed us two boxes <br /><br />and said, ‘Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!” My sister and I ran all the<br /><br />way home without stopping to make angels in the snow. I shook my box but wasn’t able <br /><br />to hear anything. I placed my box under the tree waiting anxiously for Christmas to arrive.<br /><br />The night before Christmas as hard as I tried I could not go to sleep. I could hear Ma<br /><br />and Dad assembling our toys and talking. I would pretend to have to use the bathroom<br /><br />just to get a peak at what was going on. After a few hours, I didn’t hear anything so<br /><br />I’d get up and go into the livingroom. My parents were fast asleep. <br /><br />My brothers and sister were fast asleep. I looked for all of the gifts that had my name, <br /><br />Doreen attached to them. I saved my gift from the brown eyed Santa Claus for last. Lo and <br /><br />behold, it was a Minnie Mouse doll. My heart skipped a beat. I hugged her tight and never let <br /><br />her go. Just as I have never let go the memory of that Christmas, Merry Christmas,<br /><br /> to all and to all a good night.<br /><br />Doreen Ambrose-Van LeeMomof3https://www.blogger.com/profile/05902003441057173096noreply@blogger.com