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“I commend Urban Initiatives for their efforts in helping CPS students fill their after school hours with fun, educational experiences and for consistently providing high quality programming in some of Chicago’s most under-served communities.”
Arne Duncan
United States Secretary of Education
About Urban Initiatives
Urban Initiatives serves 360 Chicago Public School students in the 1st through 4th grades. Our program promotes character building values such as cooperation, commitment, and a can-do attitude. Schools currently participating in our program have seen a boost in student accountability, academic engagement and health awareness. Learn more ››
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