On September 11, 2010. I took the Daley Academy kids in my Urban Initiatives soccer program to watch the football game: Northwestern Vs. Illinois State. My students had a great time. They were excited and happy to be there. When they returned to school on Monday Sept. 13, 2010, they were very excited and other teachers informed…
This fall Moosejaw held a back to school backpack drive, for which people could bring in their used backpacks and trade them in for a new one at a reduced rate. Moosejaw graciously donated the used bags to Urban Initiatives and we are going to distribute them to students at the Morton School of Excellence…
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to receive honorable mention for the United Airlines Chicago Impact Award. We were chosen due to our stellar use of sport to address a social issue. The judging panel included representatives from the Mayor’s Office, World Sport Chicago, Beyond Sport, United Airlines, and the Chicago Tribune. As a result of this…
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…
Please join UI in celebrating soccer and art in Chicago this Saturday at Six Points, 1529 N. Milwaukee. The event will feature music from Johnny Fonseca and have free food and drinks. Space is limited. Please RSVP to nikesportswear@experient.net.
On July 7th, Nike and Six Points hosted UI participants from Jenner, Libby and Reavis to watch Spain play Germany in the World Cup Semi Finals. Overall, the event was incredible. The kids came to Six Points to enjoy lunch, watch the game, and play several exciting rounds of foosball. Nike provided vuvuzelas for the…
Urban Initiatives would invite you to the Pelada Premier Series at Nike’s Six Points World Cup Store (1529 N. Milwaukee). Please RSVP, because these events will sell out. Feel free to forward on to friends, family, or colleagues. Pelada is an all-around inspiring documentary that focuses on the Beautiful Game away from the professional stadiums and…
MEXICO v. SOUTH AFRICA vs. Soccer Match on June 11, 2010 Six Points opens its doors to the fifth and sixth graders of Chicago Public School, Goethe Middle School, for a private viewing of the World Cup match up of Mexico vs. South Africa. The live viewing party takes place from 8:30am – 11am. The…
On June 26th, Chicago Indoor Sports will begin hosting the Chicago Indoor World Cup. 32 Men’s teams will compete in a 6v6 tournament for the chance to win $500 and a World Cup replica trophy. 2010 World Cup games will be played live on a giant 12x12ft screen. Food and beer specials will be provided…
The kids from Prieto and Goethe had a blast at the Northbrook Crosstown Classic! We hopped off the bus and were warmly greeted by “Coach Stephanie.” Stephanie and the rest of the Northbrook parents/coaches were wonderful hosts. They quickly helped our players get involved in small-sided games on the fields with the Spartan FC players.…
Urban Initiatives is proud to be one of four incredible nonprofit organizations selected to be beneficiaries of the @properties Friends and Neighbors Community fund. On June 5th, @properties will be hosting Chicago Revealed: A pursuit of chicago’s hidden treasures in support of their community fund. Click here to download the PDF invitation.