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The 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is almost here! Registration begins on March 8th and ends April 12th! Make the most of your experience by joining Team Urban Initiatives. Team members will raise funds in support of Urban Initiatives’ programming and serve as positive role models for the children we work with by promoting…
Urban Initiatives invites you to a a soccer tournament featuring friendly competition, team building, and representatives from over 20 Chicagoland companies – the 2nd Annual Corporate Challenge Cup. On Saturday, July 16, 2016 – in support of the 15,000 Chicago Public School students in Urban Initiatives’ programs – over 150 Chicago professionals will gather at…
The 10th Anniversary Soccer Ball took place Friday, January 29, 2016 at Morgan Manufacturing where 1,100 guests came out to enjoy dancing, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres all in support of Urban Initiatives . The night raised $600,000 through event sponsorships, ticket sales, silent auction, and a Paddle Raise, which will help with the expansion of UI…
On Thursday, November 5th, Urban Initiatives hosted the Plant A Seed Breakfast, presented by Allstate. UI Board members, supporters, CPS partners, and members of the business community gathered to reflect on what makes UI unique and impactful. After welcome remarks from Board member Shawn Broadfield of Allstate, Board Vice-Chair, Neil Hirshman, spoke to the challenges…
Team Captains got an early start on their futures this past Friday at the second Take the Lead Retreat of the year, hosted at Grainger’s incredible facilities in Lake Forest. After a long bus ride from the city, Captains arrived on Grainger’s beautiful campus, which is complete with a running path, cafeterias, and enough meeting…
On a chilly Sunday afternoon over 30 high school students came together to think about ways to take action for Urban Initiatives. UI Student Board member Hannah Fortier shares her experience at the first meeting of the school year. On November 8th, 33 high school students from the Chicago area met at LYFE Kitchen. This…
‘Twas the night before Halloween when all through Chop Shop many creatures were stirring, even one wearing a blouse. This weekend we celebrated the 13th annual Urban Initiatives Halloween party and it was amazing! A rare weather event came through Chicago – a clear weekend in late October. Taking advantage of the rainless evening, our supporters came…
Save the Date! Join Urban Initiatives at The 10th Anniversary Soccer Ball at Morgan Manufacturing, located at 401 N. Morgan St., on Friday, January 29, 2016 for a night of philanthropy, dancing, cocktails, heavy appetizers and an exquisite silent auction. The Soccer Ball is an integral part of Urban Initiatives’ funding, as the event raises…
The season has changed. Gone are the sweltering Summer days; in are the cool, brisk, and often blustery ones of Fall. With the change in climes also comes the annual Crosstown Classic with the Wilmette Wings. The Crosstown Classic has been an annual event since 2003, bringing Urban Initiatives students out to Wilmette to play with…
The 4th Annual Multicultural Cup was a huge success! Urban Initiatives Work to Play participants from Goethe Elementary in Logan Square, Lawndale Community Academy in North Lawndale, and Prieto Academy in Belmont Cragin came out to Haas Park in Logan Square for a day of soccer, cultural lessons, new food, and, most importantly, fun! For…
