Category Archive

March 2010

  • UI Receives Public Funding from the IDHS

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    Urban Initiatives is thrilled to partner with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) for the upcoming school year! The IDHS has graciously granted UI $20,000 in the area of Community Health and Prevention in support of our health and education soccer program at Otis School. The new partnership marks UI’s first public funding as…

  • UI is a finalist for the Axelson Center’s Excellent Emerging Organization Award

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    Urban Initiatives is thrilled to be considered for the Excellent Emerging Organization Award. This award recognizes a young organization whose potential for growth and impact is high – while young and small, the organization practices financial stability, sound management, and visions and plans for its future success. It is an honor to be considered!  

  • UI is a Proud Recipient of the @properties Friends & Neighbors Fund

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    Urban Initiatives has a long-term relationship with the wonderful agents at @properties. This year we are thrilled to have been selected as one of four worthy organizations to receive funds from the 2010 Friends & Neighbors Community Fund! Thank you to @properties for your commitment to being ‘Agents for Change’!