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…
Summer Rummage Sale: June 5, 2010 from 8 a.m. to Noon Location: 470 Maple, Winnetka, IL Summer clothing, outdoor toys & sports equipment, patio furniture, book room will be open Christ Church has once again selected Urban Initiatives as a beneficiary of their Summer Rummage Sale. We are thrilled to have their support and hope…
Urban Initiatives’ staffers Connie and Julie joined 71 passionate individuals representing 48 other committed organizations from across the country for The 4th Annual Urban Soccer Symposium held in Washington DC April 21st through 23rd. The symposium was graciously presented by the Urban Soccer Collaborative and the U.S. Soccer Foundation. We were delighted to be a…
A group of Prieto Academy students, families and friends were treated to an outing at Toyota Park for the Chicago Fire’s season home opener on April 10th. The 25 tickets were graciously donated to UI by the Barrington High School Varsity Soccer Team – the Fillies. A huge thank you and shout out to the…
the go for the Gold campaign aims to support CPS schools in achieving the Gold standard as outlined in the USDA’s Healthier US School Challenge. thE standArd calls for schools to improve student access to healthy meals, nutrition education, and physical activity. UI is committed to promoting this campaign and to helping our school sites…
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to partner with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) for the upcoming school year! The IDHS has graciously granted UI $20,000 in the area of Community Health and Prevention in support of our health and education soccer program at Otis School. The new partnership marks UI’s first public funding as…
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to be considered for the Excellent Emerging Organization Award. This award recognizes a young organization whose potential for growth and impact is high – while young and small, the organization practices financial stability, sound management, and visions and plans for its future success. It is an honor to be considered!
Urban Initiatives has a long-term relationship with the wonderful agents at @properties. This year we are thrilled to have been selected as one of four worthy organizations to receive funds from the 2010 Friends & Neighbors Community Fund! Thank you to @properties for your commitment to being ‘Agents for Change’!
Wow! What a Soccer Ball! We’d like to thank Optimus for putting together another incredible video for the event. This was yet another record-breaking year thanks to our wonderful supporters. This was our highest grossing year to date and, we feel, the best Soccer Ball party ever. The evening seemed to work so beautifully with many…
It may be cold outside but the Urban Initiatives health and education soccer program is heating up. This week our Work to Play Program winter season kicked off at all 11 participating schools. We would love to get you involved! Come out and volunteer at our practices or games as an individual or in a…
The 4th Annual Urban Initiatives Fundraiser! When: Friday, January 29th, 2010 from 7 to 11pm Where: Salvage One, 1840 W Hubbard St., Chicago Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, desserts, dancing and auction. A great party for a terrific cause! Tickets at $100 in advance or $110 at the door. Buy your tickets now! Your support is invaluable.…