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Urban Initiatives’ staffers Connie and Julie joined 71 passionate individuals representing 48 other committed organizations from across the country for The 4th Annual Urban Soccer Symposium held in Washington DC April 21st through 23rd. The symposium was graciously presented by the Urban Soccer Collaborative and the U.S. Soccer Foundation. We were delighted to be a…
the go for the Gold campaign aims to support CPS schools in achieving the Gold standard as outlined in the USDA’s Healthier US School Challenge. thE standArd calls for schools to improve student access to healthy meals, nutrition education, and physical activity. UI is committed to promoting this campaign and to helping our school sites…
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to partner with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) for the upcoming school year! The IDHS has graciously granted UI $20,000 in the area of Community Health and Prevention in support of our health and education soccer program at Otis School. The new partnership marks UI’s first public funding as…
Urban Initiatives has a long-term relationship with the wonderful agents at @properties. This year we are thrilled to have been selected as one of four worthy organizations to receive funds from the 2010 Friends & Neighbors Community Fund! Thank you to @properties for your commitment to being ‘Agents for Change’!
At Otis, we love having the Urban Initiatives program. We know that the students, as well as parents, are very happy with it. The kids are learning to play soccer and they see their parents see them exercising and having fun at the same time. Also, thanks for all the equipment and the snacks, we…
The fall soccer season has been off to a great start here at Libby School. Most of the kids I have been working with have been with the program now for close the 3 years. I’ve seen huge improvements overall on all fundamental skill development as well as better eating and health habits and more…
Dear Urban Initiatives, I just wanted to take the time to thank you for picking our school to be a part of your soccer program. The kids love it, it is fun and they learn a lot. This is my 4th year at Reavis and I have never seen so much parent involvement with sports…
On October 2, the Manchester United Coaching staff came out to Prieto Academy to help Urban Initiatives participants practice their skills. The event was a tremendous experience for 65 Prieto students and their families. The event kicked off with the coaches of the world famous soccer club signing autographs for the excited students. Following…
On October 1, The Springboard Foundation Annual Dinner was held at the Standard Club. The event was an incredible opportunity to recognize the Springboard Foundation’s incredible work to promote change in the lives of Chicago children. Springboard’s mission is to provide financial and intellectual capital to selected, “grass roots” charitable programs that are focused on…
WomenOnCall.org does amazing work in connecting dedicated, professional women to volunteer opportunities with Chicago community organizations. One of the incredible women that volunteers for Urban Initiatives as a result is Jessica Rio. Jessica started volunteering with us in December of 2008 as a grant editor. She has made a lasting impact on Urban Initiatives and…