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Urban Initiatives’ fall season was a tremendous success – thanks to the hard work of our coaches, teachers, parents, and most of all the program participants! At the culmination of each season, Urban Initiatives hosts parties at each of our school sites to celebrate these stakeholders’ accomplishments. At the events, attendees enjoy Subway sandwiches and…
Urban Initiatives thanks girls from the FC United Soccer Club for hosting a soccer clinic with 40 youth from Prieto Academy. The girls welcomed the Urban Initiatives participants by having them run though a human fan tunnel – this greeting immediately set the tone for a fun filled day. During the event, the FC United…
Urban Initiatives was honored to be selected as the beneficiary of the Latino Fashion Week Fashion Ball on Saturday, November 13th. Overall, the event included a cocktail hour and a fabulous fashion show. Thank you to the team at LFW for making this possible. Click here to view photos.
Urban Initiatives partner school, Claremont Academy, recently released its latest newsletter, which highlights the incredible before and after programming the school is offering this fall. The section of the newsletter called "Students in Action!" features awesome community programs with a special shout out to Urban Initiatives’ health and education soccer program. Click here to read…
Urban Initiatives Board Member and incredible Volunteer Coach, Dasan Robinson has been named the MLS W.O.R.K.S., Chicago Fire Humanitarian of the Year. This award is one of the most prestigious in Major League Soccer. Congratulations to Dasan for all his efforts to improve his community. He truly embodies our belief that soccer is an excellent…
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.…
On October 12th Urban Initiatives participants from Prieto Academy had the incredible opportunity to attend the Chicago Fire game at Toyota Park thanks to a generous donation made by the Fire. In total, 75 students, parents, and coaches from the school cheered on the Fire as they battled against the Kansas City Wizards. For many…
Dear Wilmette Wings Community, Thank you for coming together once again to produce another amazing Crosstown Classic Tournament. This years’ Crosstown was the 10th event hosted in Wilmette and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. The Wings dedication to the success of this event has meant a great deal to our organization…
Up2Us continues to be dedicated to educating our Nation’s leaders on the importance of sports-based youth development. Last week in Washington DC, Up2Us members came together for the first federal forum on why sports are important to child development. During the week, attendees were able to reach out to a number of groups in order…
On Thursday September 16th, Storck USA volunteers and Urban Initiatives participants, from Walsh Elementary School and Jenner Academy, came together for a back- to- school Healthy Lifestyles Soccer Tournament. The volunteers and participants exercised and played from 4 to 5pm at the beautiful Chicago Indoor Sports facility. After some very exciting games, the volunteers from…