Chicago Tribune: The Places We Call Home
The Chicago Tribune reporter Barbara Mahany features UI participant Keyshawn Steele and UI friend and supporter Mawi Asgedom sharing tales of the thigns that transform a space into some place magical:
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Urban Initiatives
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Principal Barbara Kargas Thanks F.C. Barcelona for Bringing Urban Initiatives to Goethe
Dear Club Barcelona, Last June on the last day of school, a lucky day indeed, I was visited by Jim Dower. He asked if Goethe School would be interested in having a soccer program for our students. It was like a gift from God. We are a humble neighborhood school with 90% poverty. We had…
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The Soccer Ball 2009 at Salvage One
This year Urban Initiatives will be hosting its annual fundraiser, ‘The Soccer Ball,” at Salvage One located at 1840 West Hubbard St, Chicago IL, 60622 between Ashland and Damen Avenues, just one block south of Grand Ave. The party will run from 7pm. to 11pm. and tickets are $90 in advance and $100 at the…
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Join the Fun at Urban Initiatives’ 6th Annual Halloween Bash!
The Halloween Bash is the longest running Urban Initiatives fundraising event. We would love for you to join us at Ohm Nightclub to support our program as well as have a lot of fun. Get there early because we’re expecting a full house!
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Chicago Sun-Times: UI Directors Profile
The Chicago Sun-Times profiled Urban Initiatives Executive Directors Jim Dower and Dan Isherwood for their article “50 People Who Make Chicago a Better Place”. Read the full story ››
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Urban Initiatives and FC Barcelona at Niketown
The world reknowned Catalonian soccer club FC Barcelona came to Niketown Chicago on Friday and some lucky Urban Initiatives participants had the the opportunity to meet some of the players. FC Barcelona made a generous donation to the program and then lead a Q&A session, where the young members of Urban Initiatives had a chance…
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You’re Invited to the Farm Party Benefit 2008
Join host Ben Pritzker at the Farm Party to benefit Urban Initiatives’ health and education soccer program. Tickets are all inclusive. Pitch a tent and spend the night.
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Chicago Tribune: Hidden Wounds of Violence
The Chicago Tribune reports on the ‘public health crisis’ associated with youth witnesses to violence in underserved Chicago communities. The article features past Urban Initiatives participant and brave student De’Jour Stewart. Click here to read the full story ››
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Chicago Tribune: Getting a Foothold on the Future
The Chicago Tribune visted Jenner Academy to report on the Work to Play Program. “Somehow along the way, Coach ‘Ish’ and Coach ‘D’ stumbled on this unlikely equation: Inner-city kids plus soccer plus unswerving dedication equals promise, squared. Add a chance to be some scary odds, besides.” Read the full story [PDF]