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The 3rd annual Multicultural Cup brought out the best in everyone. Over 100 boys and girls from three schools and three different neighborhoods trekked to Haas Park in Logan Square for a very special Work to Play Game Day. The local Work to Play school Goethe hosted their friends from Jahn and Morton for a…
Urban Initiatives is extremely excited to have been selected as the beneficiary for the Skender Foundation and the Builders’ Board’s upcoming event, Harvesting Hope, on October 16 at Rockit Bar & Grill. We hope you’ll join us for a great night with great people in support of our sports-based youth development programs. Tickets are $50…
The Urban Initiatives Multicultural Cup brings kids and families from diverse cultures together for a day of soccer, some healthy food and the chance to make new friends. Over 90 boys and girls from all corners of Chicago will gather at Haas Park in the Logan Square community on Saturday, September 20th. Small sided soccer…
Last thursday was Urban Initiatives’ 1st ever Take the Lead education fair. UIC hosted the event to highlight opportunities in education (mentoring programs, scholarships, advocacy groups). We couldn’t have asked for a better evening; the weather was so nice that we held the question and answer portion of the event outside.
Way back in the middle of winter, Urban Initiatives’ team set their minds on the end of May, where warmer weather would bring everyone’s favorite event of the year, the Second Annual Work to Play Cup. The event was a huge success, and it could not have been possible without the support of all the…
On Friday, January 24, over 860 Urban Initiatives supporters came out and celebrated at the 8th Annual Soccer Ball presented by BMO Harris Bank and Storck USA. For the second consecutive year, celebrity emcees Marc Silverman and Carmen DeFalco welcomed guests into the River East Art Center. This year’s Soccer Ball was extra special, as…
Urban Initiatives had an awesome turn out for the junior board hosted annual halloween Bash at estAte ultra Bar on friday, October 25th.
It started 10 years ago with 12 boys and girls at Byrd Academy in Cabrini-Green. Fast forward to today where Urban Initiatives now serves over 10,000 boys and girls throughout 21 Chicago communities. Coach D and Coach Ish never thought the Work to Play program would expand to 26 schools and Urban Initiatives would offer other programs like…
We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the 10th year of the Work to Play program than to bring over 700 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders together for a day of soccer, fun and friendship.
The Work to Play Cup is almost here and we officially have all 24 of our Work to Play schools sponsored by some very generous and supportive sponsors. Thank you to each and every one of them! This day of soccer, fun and friendship will bring over 700 of Urban Initiatives’ Work to Play 2nd,…