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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…
On Monday, May 9th, Urban Initiatives’ Founders Jim Dower and Dan Isherwood were invited to Mayor Daley’s farewell open house. They attended the event and appreciated the opportunity to give thanks and bid goodbye to a man who has been a supporter of education and soccer-based youth development initiatives in the City of Chicago. From…
Urban Initiatives is pleased to announce that partner school, Walsh Elementary has received federal recognition as Gold from the National Healthy Schools Campaign. Walsh is one of the first Chicago Public Schools to receive this honor. To be selected as a recipient of this award Walsh has committed to the health and nutrition of their…
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to have received a grant from the Cubs Care, a fund of the McCormick Foundation, in support of our Work to Play Program at Jahn Elementary. We are incredibly grateful to have their support of our sports-based youth development program. THANK YOU! Jim Dower had the pleasure of accepting the check…
The Chicago Cubs generously donated 30 tickets for their April 18th encounter with San Diego Padres. Students from Walsh Elementary who had 90% or better attendance for the winter season were awarded these tickets to enjoy the game with their families. Erwin Martinez was excited to be at the game with his father who is…
Last week Urban Initiatives’ very own Jim Dower spent a day on the Hill in Washington D.C. educating members of congress about the impact of our Work to Play Program. Urban Initiatives met with several Congressman, Senators, and their respective staff, who represent the communities that host the Work to Play Program in their districts.…
Last week Healthy Schools Campaign, the Chicago Public Schools, and the Office of Minority Health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services teamed up to recognize Minority Health Month in a series called Heroes for Healthy Schools. On April 8th, they concluded the week’s activities by joining Urban Initiatives for our game day at…
With only two practices under their belts, the soccer players at Alfred Nobel Elementary already have a good grasp of what it takes to be on the Urban Initiatives soccer team. As soon as they arrived on Thursday, Jose, a third grader on the team, excitedly told Coach Cynthia that he had gone running with…
Join Urban Initiatives in celebrating Karen’s 52 weeks of experiences at her finale party. The event will be held at LaSalle Power Company on April 30th at 8:00pm. The event is open to the public and admission is a choice between a $20 charity cover charge or a 3-hour $40 charity drink package. Proceeds from…
Urban Initiatives has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary of the SUIT UP business networking event on April 27th at Bull & Bear (431 N Wells). Our tremendous partner LTS Chicago and Maven chose Urban Initiatives to receive all proceeds from the $5 donations collected at the door. The event will run from 6:00-9:00pm. The…