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Dear Wilmette Wings Community, Thank you for coming together once again to produce another amazing Crosstown Classic Tournament. This years’ Crosstown was the 10th event hosted in Wilmette and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. The Wings dedication to the success of this event has meant a great deal to our organization…
Up2Us continues to be dedicated to educating our Nation’s leaders on the importance of sports-based youth development. Last week in Washington DC, Up2Us members came together for the first federal forum on why sports are important to child development. During the week, attendees were able to reach out to a number of groups in order…
On Thursday September 16th, Storck USA volunteers and Urban Initiatives participants, from Walsh Elementary School and Jenner Academy, came together for a back- to- school Healthy Lifestyles Soccer Tournament. The volunteers and participants exercised and played from 4 to 5pm at the beautiful Chicago Indoor Sports facility. After some very exciting games, the volunteers from…
Coach Abreu at Goethe school has taken to implementing CLOCC‘s 54321 Go! curriculum during her PE lessons. School wide kids at Goethe are able to recite the 54321 Go chant. All grades (k-8) have responded well to it and incorporating the teachings into their lives. This increased awareness will help the students to live healthier…
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to be have been invited by the Wilmette Wings to participate in our 10th Cross-town Classic with the club. The event will take place on October 1st from 3:45-5:30pm at Avoca Fields. We would love for you to come out and join the fun!
On September 11, 2010. I took the Daley Academy kids in my Urban Initiatives soccer program to watch the football game: Northwestern Vs. Illinois State. My students had a great time. They were excited and happy to be there. When they returned to school on Monday Sept. 13, 2010, they were very excited and other teachers informed…
This fall Moosejaw held a back to school backpack drive, for which people could bring in their used backpacks and trade them in for a new one at a reduced rate. Moosejaw graciously donated the used bags to Urban Initiatives and we are going to distribute them to students at the Morton School of Excellence…
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to receive honorable mention for the United Airlines Chicago Impact Award. We were chosen due to our stellar use of sport to address a social issue. The judging panel included representatives from the Mayor’s Office, World Sport Chicago, Beyond Sport, United Airlines, and the Chicago Tribune. As a result of this…
Thursday, October 7th come out to 470 Maple Street in Winnetka to support Urban Initiatives at the Christ Church Rummage Sale. Christ Church has supported our program for the past few years. We are thrilled to have them on our team again this year! Come and buy great stuff for a great cause! Click here…
Please join UI in celebrating soccer and art in Chicago this Saturday at Six Points, 1529 N. Milwaukee. The event will feature music from Johnny Fonseca and have free food and drinks. Space is limited. Please RSVP to nikesportswear@experient.net.