On Friday, December 6th, 25 members of the Urban Initiatives Junior Board met 25 Work to Play and Take the Lead kids from Nobel to take in the Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo.
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On Friday, December 6th, 25 members of the Urban Initiatives Junior Board met 25 Work to Play and Take the Lead kids from Nobel to take in the Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo.
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Through a partnership at Piccolo Elementary, The Bloc uses boxing and mentorship to help middle school students develop discipline, emotional control, and lasting friendships in a safe environment that redirects their energy toward personal growth.

Urban Initiatives’ soccer programming creates a multi-year growth pathway from Pre-K through 8th grade, using play-based activities and leadership opportunities to develop students into confident athletes and community leaders.

Faraday Elementary families partnered with Common Threads to learn nutritious, affordable cooking techniques, building healthy community connections and empowering students to bring new culinary skills home.