Category Archive
At the highly anticipated Copa coca cola, the players were promised that they would have the best soccer experience of their lives. this tournament that brought together hundreds of young people from all around the midwest and the copa coca-Cola certainly lived up to thAT promise. urban initiatives was extremely excited at the opportunity to…
Breakdancing, global learning, and soccer: that’s what two partner schools experienced in a recent visit from soccer’s olympic torch. not bad for a recess or gym class.
The following blog post was written by Junior board member Birger Buesching on behalf of all the dedicated Urban initiatives supporters that share their talents on the soccer field in lTS chicago sports leagues. So many dedicated staff, Junior board members and friends of urban initiatives have one thing in common … the love for soccer And…
What’s the only thing better than working at Wrigley Field on a Friday afternoon? Getting out of the office and turning work into play with Urban Initiatives’ team from Morton Elementary! Last week, a group of Chicago Cubs volunteers spent the afternoon with 35 energetic players at Windy City Fieldhouse. When the big kids from…
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…
Former NFL player Jarrett Payton and his Jarrett Payton Foundation recently paid a visit to Fulton elementary to surprise urban Initiatives work to Play and play with potential program participants with over 200 athletic balls as a donation, giving them the tools to BE healthy and active student athletes.
Urban Initiatives would not be where it is today without supporters like the Doerr family. As we celebrate 10 years of impactful programming, it is important to take a moment to stop and reflect upon the fact that it has truly been a team effort that has accomplished our remarkable milestones of growth, success, and…
Attucks, Reavis and Tarkington recieved a special visit from some great volunteers from Bank of America at this past Friday’s Game Day.
Our dedicated supporters at Storck hosted Daley, Biedler and Jenner at the chicago indoor sports center for a special Wednesday night game day.
Last Friday, on a beautiful October afternoon, a team of amazing volunteers from Groupon headed out to Seward Park for a game day with kids from Jenner and Walsh. As the Jenner players emerged from school, they shouted with excitement and rushed to greet their new coaches. While the two teams waited for the players…
