On Friday April 7th, nearly 120 Take the Lead Team Captains ventured to Allstate Insurance’s headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, for the fourth retreat of this year’s season. Team Captains were greeted by Allstate volunteers and began the day with a delicious, healthy breakfast. Following breakfast and hearing a few opening remarks by Allstate and UI…
On a sunny but cool afternoon on April 6, students and parents from NTA, Tarkington, and Walsh ventured to Chicago Indoor Sports for a fun filled Thursday game day. UI staff and volunteers from GSD&M greeted the children as they trickled in. Students from Walsh arrived first and, following warm-ups led by their Take the…
Chicago Indoor Sports played host to an exciting UI game day on Friday, March 24. Students from Lee, Ward, and Reavis and a contingent of PwC volunteers enjoyed the afternoon together, which was filled with fun and healthy competition as the three teams scrimmaged against one another. Volunteers from PwC and the UI staff could…
On Saturday March 25th our friends from Nike Chicago invited a group of Urban Initiatives students to an experience not many people get. They each got a first-hand look at Nike’s latest innovation, the Nike VaporMax which was introduced at their SNEAKEASY. The secret space told the history of Nike’s storied sneaker franchise, the Air…
Team Captains Leo and Alexis teamed up with Allstate for their #TheySay campaign, giving them a unique opportunity to share an inside look at their leadership in action.
On Saturday, April 1, over 130 Urban Initiatives students, parents, staff, and volunteers celebrated the 2nd Annual Embrace Chicago Cup presented by Citadel. This event engages Chicagoans in building bridges across communities, giving back to Chicago neighborhoods, and promoting learning about what our amazing city has to offer through a field trip to a major cultural institution,…
Jahn Team Captain Leo received a behind the scenes tour of William Blair where he learned all about the U.S. Stock Market. It is year 2 of a two year partnership with William Blair and Take the Lead, we are excited to share yet another unique learning opportunity for our Team Captains. “I recently had…
On Saturday, March 25th Urban Initiatives’ Associate Board and UI students from Daley, Lorca, and Walsh went on a Field Trip to Navy Pier! This cultural experience allowed everyone to discover a new and fun place in Chicago! Associate Board members Derek Skoog and Sarah Lewis share the fun below, enjoy. “What is better than…
Urban Initiatives had the great privilege of celebrating 600 amazing and committed families and coaches, on Thursday, March 23rd at the 2nd Annual FAM & Coach Appreciation Night! The event featured delicious fare provided by Limelight Catering at the gorgeous Revel Fulton Market event space The Revel Group hosted UI families and coaches for an…
Surprise snowfall did not deter members of Chicago’s trading community from participating in our first-ever Traders’ Dodgeball Tournament at Windy City Fieldhouse on March 14, 2017. In partnership with Belvedere Trading and LTS Chicago, Urban Initiatives hosted a dodgeball tournament designed to bring members from different trading companies together in support of a great cause.…
REC Coordinators are vital to Urban Initiatives’ mission of empowering Chicago’s youth to become agents of community change through academic success, healthy living, and leadership development. They drive systematic change by connecting stakeholders and strengthening the social fabric of the community. Meet KyJuan, one of UI’s newest REC Coordinators! Name: Jose Xavier Montenegro Birthday: July 22, 1988…