Thank You Sponsors For the Best Soccer Ball Yet!

More than 750 guests attended Urban Initiatives’ sixth annual Soccer Ball fundraiser on January 27th at Chicago’s River East Art Center. It was an enchanted evening of mingling for many Chicago professionals, young and old alike, who were swaying to the cool sounds of DJ Duncan and devouring the innovative culinary concoctions and specialty cocktails of J&L Catering. Additional delectable treats flowed thanks to event sponsors Goose Island, Beam, Storck and Cabot. The event broke the Urban Initiatives’ previous records for attendance and corporate/private sponsorships, and raised more than $250,000 for its health and education soccer programs. 

The Soccer Ball supports at-risk youth throughout Chicago who participate in Urban Initiatives’ innovative Work To Play Program, which uses soccer as a vehicle to help kids achieve their personal and academic potential. This year’s proceeds will support program expansion to two additional primary schools and 60 additional children, bringing the organization’s reach to 20 schools and more than 600 children city-wide.

We want to thank all of our sponsors, especially our presenting sponsor Storck USA, for making this Soccer Ball such a special event: 

GOAL Sponsors 

Team Table Sponsors 

SCORE Sponsors 

Host Committee

*Denotes Party Planning Committee

Check out our gallery for more great photos, and make sure you don’t miss out on the fun at the next Soccer Ball!