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This fall Moosejaw held a back to school backpack drive, for which people could bring in their used backpacks and trade them in for a new one at a reduced rate. Moosejaw graciously donated the used bags to Urban Initiatives and we are going to distribute them to students at the Morton School of Excellence…
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to receive honorable mention for the United Airlines Chicago Impact Award. We were chosen due to our stellar use of sport to address a social issue. The judging panel included representatives from the Mayor’s Office, World Sport Chicago, Beyond Sport, United Airlines, and the Chicago Tribune. As a result of this…
Please join UI in celebrating soccer and art in Chicago this Saturday at Six Points, 1529 N. Milwaukee. The event will feature music from Johnny Fonseca and have free food and drinks. Space is limited. Please RSVP to nikesportswear@experient.net.
On July 7th, Nike and Six Points hosted UI participants from Jenner, Libby and Reavis to watch Spain play Germany in the World Cup Semi Finals. Overall, the event was incredible. The kids came to Six Points to enjoy lunch, watch the game, and play several exciting rounds of foosball. Nike provided vuvuzelas for the…
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…
On June 26th, Chicago Indoor Sports will begin hosting the Chicago Indoor World Cup. 32 Men’s teams will compete in a 6v6 tournament for the chance to win $500 and a World Cup replica trophy. 2010 World Cup games will be played live on a giant 12x12ft screen. Food and beer specials will be provided…
It may be cold outside but the Urban Initiatives health and education soccer program is heating up. This week our Work to Play Program winter season kicked off at all 11 participating schools. We would love to get you involved! Come out and volunteer at our practices or games as an individual or in a…
The Chicago Sun-Times profiled Urban Initiatives Executive Directors Jim Dower and Dan Isherwood for their article “50 People Who Make Chicago a Better Place”. Read the full story ››
The Chicago Tribune visted Jenner Academy to report on the Work to Play Program. “Somehow along the way, Coach ‘Ish’ and Coach ‘D’ stumbled on this unlikely equation: Inner-city kids plus soccer plus unswerving dedication equals promise, squared. Add a chance to be some scary odds, besides.” Read the full story [PDF]