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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…
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…
You’re invited to the hottest Halloween party in town! Please save the date and help spread the word for the Urban Initiatives 7th Annual Halloween Fundraiser! Where: Ohm Nightclub — 1958 W. North Ave. (Damen and North Ave.) When: Oct. 31st, 8 to 12am. Cost: $40 open bar Click here to register online for the…
Urban Initiatives’ 2009 Fall season has begun at our 11 school sites. We would love for you to come out to one of our school sites to show your support or make a longer term commitment as a Volunteer Assistant Coach. Please contact julie.chelovich@urbaninitiatives.org to get a copy of the full schedule. Thank you for…
The Farm Party Fundraiser raises money for and awareness about the Urban Initiatives health and education soccer program while also having a great time! The event is held in a lovely rural setting by a pond, roughly 35 miles outside of Chicago. Guests enjoy music, dancing, drink, barbeque, games and swimming. There is also camping…
I’ve often strolled out of an Urban Initiatives early morning practice and though to myself “well, that’s going to be the best part of my day.” As a second year medical students who spends infinite hours studying, maybe that’s not saying much. On the other hand, I can promise you that my diverse band of…
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…
The Halloween Bash is the longest running Urban Initiatives fundraising event. We would love for you to join us at Ohm Nightclub to support our program as well as have a lot of fun. Get there early because we’re expecting a full house!
Join host Ben Pritzker at the Farm Party to benefit Urban Initiatives’ health and education soccer program. Tickets are all inclusive. Pitch a tent and spend the night.