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Urban Initiatives

  • Support UI at the Christ Church Rummage Sale

    Christ Church had generously awarded Urban Initiatives a grant to be a benefactor of their 85th Annual Fall Sale on Thursday, October 1 from 7am-3pm. The event will be held at Christ Church Parish House at the corner of Oak & Maple streets in Winnetka. Please visit the wonderful sale and support Urban Initiatives! Thank…

  • Fall Season Kickoff!

    Urban Initiatives’ 2009 Fall season has begun at our 11 school sites. We would love for you to come out to one of our school sites to show your support or make a longer term commitment as a Volunteer Assistant Coach. Please contact julie.chelovich@urbaninitiatives.org to get a copy of the full schedule. Thank you for…

  • Connie Falcone, Director of Development and Finance, is a Woman Who Wows!

    Congratulations to Urban Initiatives’ very own Connie Falcone for being recognized by MakeItBetter.net as an Amazing Woman nominee. Read more about her incredible contributions to the community and more specifically to Urban Initiatives. We’re are proud to have Connie as a member of our team! Read the article: Connie Falcone Takes ‘Soccer Mom’ to a…

  • J.R. Albert Foundation is Committed to the UI Program

    The J.R. Albert Charitable Foundation awarded Urban Initiatives a generous grant to support the operation of our health and education soccer program during the 2009/2010 school year. The J.R. Albert Charitable Foundation funds researchers, organizations, and community programs that support nutrition, fitness, and health education, particularly in disadvantaged populations. We are grateful for their generosity…

  • Save the Date! 3rd Annual Urban Initiatives Farm Party!

    The Farm Party Fundraiser raises money for and awareness about the Urban Initiatives health and education soccer program while also having a great time! The event is held in a lovely rural setting by a pond, roughly 35 miles outside of Chicago. Guests enjoy music, dancing, drink, barbeque, games and swimming. There is also camping…

  • Sports Lawyers Honor UI at Annual Luncheon

    The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) generously awarded a grant to fund the UI program at a new school. The SLA invited UI to attend their annual luncheon on May 15 in order to receive the check and give a philanthropic presentation. Hundreds of lawyers from across the country gathered at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Chicago…

  • Directors Win “35 Under 35” Leadership Award

    UI Executive Directors, Jim and Dan, have been selected by the Community Renewal Society as one of the thirty-five honorees of the 35 Under 35 Leadership Award in the Chicago Metropolitan region. The award is given to leaders from diverse backgrounds that demonstrate a commitment to eliminating race and class barriers. Honorees are selected for…

  • Senate President John J. Cullerton commends the Work to Play Program

      To Whom It May Concern:   I would like to take a moment to offer my support for the Urban Initiatives Work to Play Program. Since its inception in 2003, this commendable before- and after-school soccer program has positively impacted the lives of hudreds of Chicago Public School Students.