Sign Up for the 7th Annual Halloween Party!
You're invited to the hottest Halloween party in town! Please save the date and help spread the word for the Urban Initiatives 7th Annual Halloween Fundraiser!
Where: Ohm Nightclub -- 1958 W. North Ave. (Damen and North Ave.)
When: Oct. 31st, 8 to 12am.
Cost: $40 open bar
Click here to register online for the VIP list to beat the crowd (note: preregistration does not cover $40 payment).
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Chicago Catholic News: Loyola Grads Take "Men for Others" Motto to Soccer Field
Reporter for the Chicago Catholic News, Katie Drews, writes about the UI Founders' commitment to service and their application of their high school's motto - "Men for Others" - to their every day life.
Ms. Drews accompanied the UI founders and participants to a Chicago Fire game this summer. Her article highlights her experiences at the game as well as the overall impact of the Work to Play Program. Click here to read the full article.
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Is your or your child's coach the coach of the year?
Behind every great athlete is a great coach. Has a coach made a difference in your life? Now is your chance to say thank you by nominating your coach today!
Urban Initiatives is a member of the Up2Us national coalition that seeks to increase the impact of, and access to, youth sports as a tool or positive youth development. WIth more than 200 member organizations, Up2Us is focused on increading the quality and quantity of youth sports programs, involving more children in sports-based youth development programs.
One thing Up2Us is dedicated to doing is recognizing positive coaches for their amazing work. Click the photo button to nominate a great coach today.
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SAVE THE DATE: Fall Season Crosstown Classics
The Crosstown Classic in Wilmette with the Wilmette Wings will be on October 2.
The Crosstown Classic in Deerfield with the Pegasus Soccer Club will be on October 16.
Exact time and location details to come. We hope to see you there!
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Support UI at the Christ Church Rummage Sale
Christ Church had generously awarded Urban Initiatives a grant to be a benefactor of their 85th Annual Fall Sale on Thursday, October 1 from 7am-3pm. The event will be held at Christ Church Parish House at the corner of Oak & Maple streets in Winnetka. Please visit the wonderful sale and support Urban Initiatives!
Thank you to Christ Chuch and Thomas Kuhns the Chairman of their Benevolence Committee for choosing Urban Initiatives!
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Fall Season Kickoff!
Urban Initiatives' 2009 Fall season has begun at our 11 school sites. We would love for you to come out to one of our school sites to show your support or make a longer term commitment as a Volunteer Assistant Coach. Please contact julie.chelovich@urbaninitiatives.org to get a copy of the full schedule.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Related Event: The Principal Story Documentary
On Tuesday September 15 at 10:20pm, PBS will be airing an important new documentary - The Principal Story. The documentary tells two stories, painting a dramatic portrait of the challenges facing America’s public schools – and of the great difference a dedicated principal can make.
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Related Article: For Chicago Public Schools, gym class finishes last
On September 8, 2009 Chicago Tribune reporter Monica Eng wrote an interesting article on the limited physical education class offering in Chicago Public Schools and the important link between physical fitness and academic performance. Click here to read the article.
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Take a quick moment to back the Chicago 2016 bid!
Hello Friends of Urban Initiatives,
As many of you know, on October 2 the International Olympic Committee will meet in Copenhagen to select the Host City for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Urban Initiatives proudly supports Chicago 2016! As a supporter of Chicago 2016, we invite you to take a quick moment to "Back the Bid."
Using the 'Back the Bid' button, in just one minute you could call your alderman, find out about a community meeting in your area, sign up as a volunteer and supporter or print a fact sheet about Chicago 2016 to share with friends.
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