Join in the MFC "Move It" 5K FUN Walk/Run on June 2!
Come out to Arvey Field Grant Park (500 S Columbus Drive) to participate in the third annual Chicago Moves Day 5K Fun Run! The event will take place on June 2nd at 6:02pm to celebrate National Running Day. The run is presented by the Mayor's Fitness Council and the Chicago Area Runners Association.
The event is self-timed offering walkers and runners of all abilities a great opportunity to get out and get moving. Bring your dog, bring your kids, and bring yourself to this 3.1 mile walk/run. Download a map of the course now.
Participation is FREE! Go go signmeup.com to register. Click here for additional information.
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Coach Laughlin from Prieto Talks Northbrook Crosstown Success
The kids from Prieto and Goethe had a blast at the Northbrook Crosstown Classic!
We hopped off the bus and were warmly greeted by "Coach Stephanie." Stephanie and the rest of the Northbrook parents/coaches were wonderful hosts. They quickly helped our players get involved in small-sided games on the fields with the Spartan FC players.
As we always do when playing other teams or schools, the Prieto team held a meeting to discuss sportsmanship and respect no matter who our opponents might be. Aylin, one of our more outspoken players, ran up to me during her game and said, "It's easy being a good sport with these kids. They are all so nice!"
Throughout the afternoon, I could hear words of encouragement from Northbrook players to ours, and vice versa. The entire group had a great opportunity to bond and play some soccer together with each other.
At the end of the games, we were graciously provided with pizza, Rice Krispie treats, water, and apples. The kids were thrilled, and the Northbrook parents and coaches made sure all our players had plenty to eat before our bus ride back home. The event was a great experience for all our players, and it provided them with a chance to make some great friends while playing some great soccer.
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@properties Friends and Neighbors Present CHICAGO REVEALED
Urban Initiatives is proud to be one of four incredible nonprofit organizations selected to be beneficiaries of the @properties Friends and Neighbors Community Fund. On June 5th, @properties will be hosting Chicago Revealed: A Pursuit of Chicago's Hidden Treasures in support of their community fund.
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U.S. Soccer Foundation Honors Humanitarian of the Year Logan Pause with Equipment Donation to UI
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 Balls, and 100 backpacks, was made at a World Cup Celebration we hosted along with Pause on Friday, May 21st for program participants from Jahn and Reavis at the Lincoln Park Fields.
UI Selected as a Beneficiary of the Christ Church Rummage Sale
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 that you will come out to Winnetka to support us and 60 other organizations.
Treasures will be open for the first time during the summer sale! In lieu of the Community House Antique Sale.
Click here to download a flyer for the event and share the opportunity with friends
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