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The kids from Prieto and Goethe had a blast at the Northbrook Crosstown Classic! We hopped off the bus and were warmly greeted by “Coach Stephanie.” Stephanie and the rest of the Northbrook parents/coaches were wonderful hosts. They quickly helped our players get involved in small-sided games on the fields with the Spartan FC players.…
Urban Initiatives is proud to be one of four incredible nonprofit organizations selected to be beneficiaries of the @properties Friends and Neighbors Community fund. On June 5th, @properties will be hosting Chicago Revealed: A pursuit of chicago’s hidden treasures in support of their community fund. Click here to download the PDF invitation.
The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, made an equipment donation to our program in recognition of Chicago Fire midfielder, Logan Pause, who was honored last year as a U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year. The equipment donation of 6 Pop-Up Goals, 3 Ball Bags, 24 Soccer…
Summer Rummage Sale: June 5, 2010 from 8 a.m. to Noon Location: 470 Maple, Winnetka, IL Summer clothing, outdoor toys & sports equipment, patio furniture, book room will be open Christ Church has once again selected Urban Initiatives as a beneficiary of their Summer Rummage Sale. We are thrilled to have their support and hope…
Urban Initiatives’ staffers Connie and Julie joined 71 passionate individuals representing 48 other committed organizations from across the country for The 4th Annual Urban Soccer Symposium held in Washington DC April 21st through 23rd. The symposium was graciously presented by the Urban Soccer Collaborative and the U.S. Soccer Foundation. We were delighted to be a…
A group of Prieto Academy students, families and friends were treated to an outing at Toyota Park for the Chicago Fire’s season home opener on April 10th. The 25 tickets were graciously donated to UI by the Barrington High School Varsity Soccer Team – the Fillies. A huge thank you and shout out to the…
the go for the Gold campaign aims to support CPS schools in achieving the Gold standard as outlined in the USDA’s Healthier US School Challenge. thE standArd calls for schools to improve student access to healthy meals, nutrition education, and physical activity. UI is committed to promoting this campaign and to helping our school sites…
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…
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!
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’!