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This spring, SIX Urban Initiatives partner schools were recognized for successfully completing the HealthierUS Schools Challenge and making healthy school environments a priority! The HealthierUS SchoolsChallenge looks at school policies about classroom rewards and celebrations, fundraisers, nutrition education for students and families, and opportunities for physical education and physical activity throughout the school day. Urban…
On Wednesday evening, Reavis Work to Play soccer players were invited to hang out with Urban Initiatives’ Junior Board Members for a special preseason Pizza Party. Board Member Neil Hirshman hosted the fun-filled event at the beautiful offices of Kirkland and Ellis LLP. Reavis players entered the new building amazed, their eyes brightly lit. They stepped…
Last Wednesday, ninety youth from all corners of Chicago – from Kenwood and Hyde Park to West Town and Rogers Park – descended upon UIC’s soccer field for an afternoon full of soccer, healthy food, and making new friends. These youth represented a rich array of faith traditions, coming from Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and…
Urban Initiatives was fortunate to have been asked to run a soccer-based health activity for kids at Mayor Emanuel’s community celebration on May 14th in Grant Park. It was a great opportunity for Urban Initiatives to connect with members of the community and supporters of our new Mayor. The highlight of the day was when…
The Soccer Ball gets great buzz on The Feast blog. Check out Blogger Liz Fischer’s rundown of our incredible event. Click here. We hope to see you on Friday!
The 5th Annual Soccer Ball is just around the corner. The Urban Initiatives team is thrilled for what this event will bring. It’s going to be a Ball and we hope you’ll join in the fun! The Soccer Ball will be held on January 28th, 2011 at Salvage One in Chicago (1840 W Hubbard). The…
Urban Initiatives is gearing up for the 5th Annual Soccer Ball to be held on January 28th, 2011. Once again this fabulous party will be held at Salvage One located at 1840 W Hubbard in Chicago. The party will run from 7pm. to 11pm. and tickets are $100 in advance and $110 at the door.…
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!
Urban Initiatives would invite you to the Pelada Premier Series at Nike’s Six Points World Cup Store (1529 N. Milwaukee). Please RSVP, because these events will sell out. Feel free to forward on to friends, family, or colleagues. Pelada is an all-around inspiring documentary that focuses on the Beautiful Game away from the professional stadiums and…
MEXICO v. SOUTH AFRICA vs. Soccer Match on June 11, 2010 Six Points opens its doors to the fifth and sixth graders of Chicago Public School, Goethe Middle School, for a private viewing of the World Cup match up of Mexico vs. South Africa. The live viewing party takes place from 8:30am – 11am. The…