The Power of Coaches: Kicking Off a New Year at UI
Urban Initiatives’ Kickoff Training celebrated the coaches who empower Chicago youth through safe, skill-building, and independence-boosting play.
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Events
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Building Futures Through One Summer Chicago
This summer, 75 Chicago high school interns gained job skills and gave back as coaches and role models through Urban Initiatives’ summer sports camps with One Summer Chicago.
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Corporate Challenge Cup
Urban Initiatives’ 10th Annual Corporate Challenge Cup brought Chicago companies together for a day of competition and community, raising support for free sports and play programs for youth.
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Growing Local Leaders Through the Coach Apprenticeship Program
Urban Initiatives’ Coach Apprenticeship Program empowers North Lawndale youth with leadership and coaching skills to strengthen their community.
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Powering Play and Possibility: The Circuit with Microsoft
Urban Initiatives and Microsoft partnered for the third year of The Circuit, blending sports and tech to equip Chicago youth with skills for future success.
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Professional Athletes Join Chicago’s Greatest Sports Team
This summer, pro athletes Mallory Swanson, Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ, and Jayden Reed joined Urban Initiatives to celebrate the power of play and inspire Chicago youth through unforgettable experiences.
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Connection Cup: Teaching Youth to Embrace Cultural Difference through Sports and Play
The Connection Cup is a particularly impactful event because it allows us time to celebrate the diversity of communities we partner with.
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The 2020 Soccer Ball!
Urban Initiatives’ most anticipated event of the year—the 2020 Soccer Ball presented by Allstate & Storck- was a smashing success! Soccer Ball was an exciting evening of dancing, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and philanthropy. We celebrated our work, incredible partners, amazing awardees, and supportive community.
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The Soccer Ball Award goes to …
This year we are thrilled to honor Sodexo with the Soccer Ball award- given annually to an organization that has gone above and beyond in their support of Urban Initiatives. Read about their contributions to Urban Initiatives and how they are supporting the power of play in Chicago.
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Three Cheers for the 2019 Multicultural Cup!
One of the first major programming events of the school year is also one of our most beloved events. The Multicultural Cup is one of the most fun events of the year because it brings together all of Urban Initiatives values, but especially emphasizes inclusion, fun, and teamwork.
