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urban initiatives participants from prieto academy had a fantastic time at a soccer skills clinic hosted by the fc United u16 girls SELEct team. the FC unitEd girls did an amazing job of coachiNg and interacting with the kids. the urban initiatives participants WeRe all SmilEs for the duration Of tHE Event. even when a…
Last Friday, a dreary winter-weather week finally broke, giving way to a sunny brisk afternoon. It almost felt like spring, and so it was no surprise that Wrigley Field was bustling with activity. More than 200 soccer players from seven different schools spread across the outfield grass at the Friendly Confines for an afternoon of…
urban Initiatives wishes to thank stacy stutz for contributing this insightful blog post and the amazing photos of the work to Play ProgRam in action. urban initiatives cOnsideRs stacy one of the most valuable players on our team! Originally intrOduced tO urbAn initiatives in tHe falL of 2007 when my daugHter first participated in the…
Urban Initiatives has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary of the SUIT UP business networking event on April 27th at Bull & Bear (431 N Wells). Our tremendous partner LTS Chicago and Maven chose Urban Initiatives to receive all proceeds from the $5 donations collected at the door. The event will run from 6:00-9:00pm. The…
The Soccer Ball gets great buzz on The Feast blog. Check out Blogger Liz Fischer’s rundown of our incredible event. Click here. We hope to see you on Friday!
The 5th Annual Soccer Ball is just around the corner. The Urban Initiatives team is thrilled for what this event will bring. It’s going to be a Ball and we hope you’ll join in the fun! The Soccer Ball will be held on January 28th, 2011 at Salvage One in Chicago (1840 W Hubbard). The…
Urban Initiatives was honored to be selected as the beneficiary of the Latino Fashion Week Fashion Ball on Saturday, November 13th. Overall, the event included a cocktail hour and a fabulous fashion show. Thank you to the team at LFW for making this possible. Click here to view photos.
Urban Initiatives is gearing up for the 5th Annual Soccer Ball to be held on January 28th, 2011. Once again this fabulous party will be held at Salvage One located at 1840 W Hubbard in Chicago. The party will run from 7pm. to 11pm. and tickets are $100 in advance and $110 at the door.…
Thursday, October 7th come out to 470 Maple Street in Winnetka to support Urban Initiatives at the Christ Church Rummage Sale. Christ Church has supported our program for the past few years. We are thrilled to have them on our team again this year! Come and buy great stuff for a great cause! Click here…
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…