Cabrini Connections, The Tutor/Mentor Connection, is a Chicago non-profit organization that connects at-risk youth growing up in the Cabrini Green area with networks of caring adults that are committed to their success.

Cabrini Connections combines one-on-one tutoring and mentoring with a variety of group learning and enrichment activities. The connection between students and volunteers provides a support system for our youth. In addition, students can use the network of volunteers to ask for advice, support, find jobs, and open the door to other opportunities.

In anticipation of the college basketball tournament season, Cabrini Connections started its own tournament called “Cabrini Madness”. Teams of students, volunteers, staff, board members, and outside supporters compete to raise the most money before the championship game on April 4th.

The Golden Star Roster consists of:

Cierria Tharpe (student)
Diana Restrepo (mentor)
DeShawn Polk (student)
Yashua Caldwell (student)
Ragene Tucker (student)
Anastasia Bilions (mentor)
Destiny Phillips (student)
Charles Wynn (mentor)
Lindsay Devick (College Zone Coordinator)
Monica Brown (non Cabrini Connections member)

Money raised not counted in website totals:
$58 - Anastasia (sold chocolate bars)
$90 - Ragene (sold chocolate bars)
$25 - Yahsuah (sold chocolate bars)
$25 - Destiny (sold chocolate bars)
$50 - Diana (sold chocolate bars)
$25 - Monica (sold chocolate bars)
$11 - Collection pool at TransUnion
$25 - TransUnion Gift Match (Omar)
$50 - TransUnion Gift Match (Brian)
$50 - TransUnion Gift Match (Eddie)
$250 -TransUnion Gift Match (Diana)
$30 - Charles Wynn
$100 - Yahshua's Mom Gift Match