The Chicago Tribune visted Jenner Academy to report on the Work to Play Program. “Somehow along the way, Coach ‘Ish’ and Coach ‘D’ stumbled on this unlikely equation: Inner-city kids plus soccer plus unswerving dedication equals promise, squared. Add a chance to be some scary odds, besides.” Read the full story [PDF]
The Chicago Housing Authority residents and the Plan for Transformation of Public Housing selected Urban Initiatives as a recipient of The 2007 Partner Appreciation Award. Thank you to CEO Sharon Gist Gilligan and Chairperson Martin Nesbitt who presented Urban Initiatives with a plaque for invaluable contributions.
Urban Initiatives kids participating in the Mayors Cup had the oppurtunity to meet world famous soccer star Freddy Adu. He currently plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal. Adu was born in Tema, Ghana, before emigrating to the United States at the age of eight and becoming a citizen in 2003. He plays for the United…