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Urban Initiatives Program Associate Cynthia Flores shares two success stories from the fall season: A third grade boy from Otis Elementary, received low scores on his Work to Play report and had to sit out of the first game of the season. Though he had perfect attendance at practice, he was having some trouble in…
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…
Coach Abreu at Goethe school has taken to implementing CLOCC‘s 54321 Go! curriculum during her PE lessons. School wide kids at Goethe are able to recite the 54321 Go chant. All grades (k-8) have responded well to it and incorporating the teachings into their lives. This increased awareness will help the students to live healthier…
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to be have been invited by the Wilmette Wings to participate in our 10th Cross-town Classic with the club. The event will take place on October 1st from 3:45-5:30pm at Avoca Fields. We would love for you to come out and join the fun!
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 would invite you to the Pelada Premier Series at Nike’s Six Points World Cup Store (1529 N. Milwaukee). Please RSVP, because these events will sell out. Feel free to forward on to friends, family, or colleagues. Pelada is an all-around inspiring documentary that focuses on the Beautiful Game away from the professional stadiums and…
The kids from Prieto and Goethe had a blast at the Northbrook Crosstown Classic! We hopped off the bus and were warmly greeted by “Coach Stephanie.” Stephanie and the rest of the Northbrook parents/coaches were wonderful hosts. They quickly helped our players get involved in small-sided games on the fields with the Spartan FC players.…
The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, made an equipment donation to our program in recognition of Chicago Fire midfielder, Logan Pause, who was honored last year as a U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year. The equipment donation of 6 Pop-Up Goals, 3 Ball Bags, 24 Soccer…
Summer Rummage Sale: June 5, 2010 from 8 a.m. to Noon Location: 470 Maple, Winnetka, IL Summer clothing, outdoor toys & sports equipment, patio furniture, book room will be open Christ Church has once again selected Urban Initiatives as a beneficiary of their Summer Rummage Sale. We are thrilled to have their support and hope…