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Poverty is one of the key social indicators we use to measure ourselves. According to the 2000 Census, children in the US are more likely to be poor than other age groups. Mentoring can overcome some of the negative impacts of poverty.

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Tutor/Mentor Programs

There are many different volunteer-based tutoring and mentoring programs in the Chicago area. Mentoring at-risk youth in your neighborhood, where you work, shop or worship is an easy way to make an immediate difference.

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Schools

Local media cover the Chicago Public Schools efforts to improve learning outcomes, but they have not gone into detail about the reasons for poor performance. They have not given readers the chance to "get involved" at nearby tutoring/mentoring programs.

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Crime

Crime and violence in inner city neighborhoods can be destructive forces in childhood development. Tutoring and mentoring programs offer a wide range of learning and growth activities as alternatives to criminal influences.

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Organizations

The recruitment of mentors and tutors can take place in your business or church newsletter or local newspaper to draw potential volunteers and donors to programs in the area where help is needed.

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