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Team Captains from our Take the Lead program kicked off the start of the new school year with the first retreat of 2014. Over 50 captains from all over the city came together at Nathanael Greene Elementary, in the McKinley Park neighborhood, to build upon their leadership skills. The day started with a few icebreakers…
Since the 2010-2011 school year, Urban Initiatives’ Work to Play program has teamed up with AmeriCorps to help make a long lasting impact on thousands of kids in various Chicago schools and communities. As we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps we would like to thank every Urban Initiatives Coach that has dedicated a year,…
Urban Initiatives is extremely excited to have been selected as the beneficiary for the Skender Foundation and the Builders’ Board’s upcoming event, Harvesting Hope, on October 16 at Rockit Bar & Grill. We hope you’ll join us for a great night with great people in support of our sports-based youth development programs. Tickets are $50…
The first week of school is in the books! First year REC Coordinator Amanda Diaz shares her experience as the “new kid on the block” at Prieto. Then, Second year REC Coordinator, Katie shares her week one experience as she once again gets students at Palmer moving. Hey everyone, Coach Amanda here! Being the new…
On Wednesday August 27th something magical happened. It was the first time that the whole Urban Initiatives staff had an event together! Otis Elementary played host to kick off the school year. A mixture of Office Staff, REC Coordinators, Recess Facilitators, Assistant Coaches, OSPDs and Board Members were able to get to know each other…
The Urban Initiatives Multicultural Cup brings kids and families from diverse cultures together for a day of soccer, some healthy food and the chance to make new friends. Over 90 boys and girls from all corners of Chicago will gather at Haas Park in the Logan Square community on Saturday, September 20th. Small sided soccer…
The 2nd Annual Work to Play Cup was a huge success! Thanks to all of the sponsors who made this one-of-a-kind event possible!
Principals and team members share why they feel Play with Potential builds better students.
Bryant Craft is a new Program Associate from Worcester, MA. This is his first year as a Coach Across America coach and he is looking forward to the start of the season. Bryant has played soccer since he was four years old. In middle and high school he also played basketball. He grew up in Worcester,…
Brandon Reed hails from Chicago’s south side community of Englewood. Brandon attended Curie Performing Arts High School where he played basketball and trombone in the school band. He then went on to University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana where he studied Recreational Sports. His favorite thing about Chicago is the “Soul” of the city rooted in the various…