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UI is a finalist for the Axelson Center's Excellent Emerging Organization Award
Urban Initiatives is thrilled to be considered for the Excellent Emerging Organization Award. This award recognizes a young organization whose potential for growth and impact is high - while young and small, the organization practices financial stability, sound management, and visions and plans for its future success. It is an honor to be considered!
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Urban Initiatives Wins Annual Springboard Award!
On October 1, The Springboard Foundation Annual Dinner was held at the Standard Club. The event was an incredible opportunity to recognize the Springboard Foundation's incredible work to promote change in the lives of Chicago children. Springboard's mission is to provide financial and intellectual capital to selected, "grass roots" charitable programs that are focused on the lives of needy children, their families and their communities in the greater Chicago area. Springboard has been an incredible supporter of the Urban Initiatives health and education soccer program since 2004.
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Connie Falcone, Director of Development and Finance, is a Woman Who Wows!
Congratulations to Urban Initiatives' very own Connie Falcone for being recognized by MakeItBetter.net as an Amazing Woman nominee. Read more about her incredible contributions to the community and more specifically to Urban Initiatives. We're are proud to have Connie as a member of our team! Read the article: Connie Falcone Takes 'Soccer Mom' to a Higher Level.
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Directors Win "35 Under 35" Leadership Award
UI Executive Directors, Jim and Dan, have been selected by the Community Renewal Society as one of the thirty-five honorees of the 35 Under 35 Leadership Award in the Chicago Metropolitan region. The award is given to leaders from diverse backgrounds that demonstrate a commitment to eliminating race and class barriers. Honorees are selected for their creativity, their ability to build bridges and work across racial, ethnic and economic divides.
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Chicago Park District Adopts UI Resolution
On April 15, the Chicago Park District adopted a resolution to formally express their partnership with UI and commend our dedication to providing children with a healthy and construcive avenue for activity. They recognize UI for the tremendous contributions we have made to the communities we serve.
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Chicago Sun-Times: UI Directors Profile
The Chicago Sun-Times profiled Urban Initiatives Executive Directors Jim Dower and Dan Isherwood for their article "50 People Who Make Chicago a Better Place". Read the full story ››
Chicago Housing Authority recognizes UI as an outstanding partner
The Chicago Housing Authority residents and the Plan for Transformation of Public Housing selected Urban Initiatives as a recipient of The 2007 Partner Appreciation Award. Thank you to CEO Sharon Gist Gilligan and Chairperson Martin Nesbitt who presented Urban Initiatives with a plaque for invaluable contributions.Continue reading "Chicago Housing Authority recognizes UI as an outstanding partner"