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Urban Initiatives is thrilled to be considered for the Excellent Emerging Organization Award. This award recognizes a young organization whose potential for growth and impact is high – while young and small, the organization practices financial stability, sound management, and visions and plans for its future success. It is an honor to be considered!
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…
Reporter for the Chicago Catholic News, Katie Drews, writes about the UI Founders’ commitment to service and their application of their high school’s motto – “Men for Others” – to their every day life. Ms. Drews accompanied the UI founders and participants to a Chicago Fire game this summer. Her article highlights her experiences at…
Congratulations to Urban Initiatives’ very own Connie Falcone for being recognized by MakeItBetter.net as an Amazing Woman nominee. Read more about her incredible contributions to the community and more specifically to Urban Initiatives. We’re are proud to have Connie as a member of our team! Read the article: Connie Falcone Takes ‘Soccer Mom’ to a…
The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) generously awarded a grant to fund the UI program at a new school. The SLA invited UI to attend their annual luncheon on May 15 in order to receive the check and give a philanthropic presentation. Hundreds of lawyers from across the country gathered at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Chicago…
UI Executive Directors, Jim and Dan, have been selected by the Community Renewal Society as one of the thirty-five honorees of the 35 Under 35 Leadership Award in the Chicago Metropolitan region. The award is given to leaders from diverse backgrounds that demonstrate a commitment to eliminating race and class barriers. Honorees are selected for…
On April 15, the Chicago Park District adopted a resolution to formally express their partnership with UI and commend our dedication to providing children with a healthy and construcive avenue for activity. They recognize UI for the tremendous contributions we have made to the communities we serve.
The Medill Reports reports on the Urban Initiatives program and the value of our health education curriculum. Read the full story & watch the video.
The Chicago Tribune reporter Barbara Mahany features UI participant Keyshawn Steele and UI friend and supporter Mawi Asgedom sharing tales of the thigns that transform a space into some place magical:
This year Urban Initiatives will be hosting its annual fundraiser, ‘The Soccer Ball,” at Salvage One located at 1840 West Hubbard St, Chicago IL, 60622 between Ashland and Damen Avenues, just one block south of Grand Ave. The party will run from 7pm. to 11pm. and tickets are $90 in advance and $100 at the…