On March 23rd, Actress/Singer Hilary Duff visited Jenner Academy to promote a wonderful program, called ‘Blessings in a Backpack,’ that provides food for needy kids. Click here to read an article about the visit from the Chicago Sun-Times.
On March 23rd, Actress/Singer Hilary Duff visited Jenner Academy to promote a wonderful program, called ‘Blessings in a Backpack,’ that provides food for needy kids. Click here to read an article about the visit from the Chicago Sun-Times.

Urban Initiatives’ Coach Apprenticeship Program is building a local leadership pipeline in North Lawndale, with 40% of participants transitioning into new jobs or education within three months of completing this “learn-and-earn” sports mentorship.

We are thrilled to announce that Urban Initiatives has been selected as a Young Futures Innovator (YF Innovator) and grant recipient of the Oops!… AI Did It Again Challenge!

Urban Initiatives celebrated five years of health and community with Faces of Fitness by bringing a high-energy cardio boxing clinic to Jensen Jaguars students, giving 3rd–5th graders a powerful first experience in movement, rhythm, and the confidence that comes from mastering a new challenge.