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Join UI in Celebrating Soccer in Chicago and Around the World!
Urban Initiatives would invite you to the Pelada Premier Series at Nike's Six Points World Cup Store (1529 N. Milwaukee). Please RSVP, because these events will sell out. Feel free to forward on to friends, family, or colleagues.
Pelada is an all-around inspiring documentary that focuses on the Beautiful Game away from the professional stadiums and manicured fields, there's another side of soccer, in Brazil, the word for pick-up is "pelada," which literally means "naked" - the game stripped down to its core.
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Nike & Six Points Host Special World Cup Event for UI Kids
MEXICO v. SOUTH AFRICA vs. Soccer Match on June 11, 2010
Six Points opens its doors to the fifth and sixth graders of Chicago Public School, Goethe Middle School, for a private viewing of the World Cup match up of Mexico vs. South Africa. The live viewing party takes place from 8:30am – 11am. The attending students will be asked to write a paragraph on what Mexico and Soccer mean to them, and provide 1-3 visuals to help with the t-shirt design.
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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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@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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to download the PDF invitation.
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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.
Urban Soccer Symposium Success
Urban Initiatives' staffers Connie and Julie joined 71 passionate individuals representing 48 other committed organizations from across the country for The 4th Annual Urban Soccer Symposium held in Washington DC April 21st through 23rd. The symposium was graciously presented by the Urban Soccer Collaborative and the U.S. Soccer Foundation. We were delighted to be a part of it!
This national event was designed to help develop new programs and strengthen already existing ones who are using soccer as a tool for positive youth development in underserved communities. The event is the only national event that provides, resources, trainings, information, and networking opportunities specifically addressing the issues facing these programs.
Prieto Students Cheer on the Fire Thanks to the Fillies
A group of Prieto Academy students, families and friends were treated to an outing at Toyota Park for the Chicago Fire's season home opener on April 10th. The 25 tickets were graciously donated to UI by the Barrington High School Varsity Soccer Team - the Fillies. A huge thank you and shout out to the Fillies for making this day one that our student athletes will never forget. Smiles were wide and eyes alight as they watched the match unfold on the vibrant green pitch of Toyota Park. This was the participants' first Fire game, and for many, their first time witnessing a professional soccer match. Thank you to the Fillies for making this opportunity possible!
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UI Staffers to the Nation's Capital for Urban Soccer Symposium
UI staff members Connie and Julie head to Washington D.C. to attend the 4th Annual Urban Soccer Symposium. The event kicks off on April 21st with a special presentation on the global scene of soccer. The ladies look forward to updating UI fans on all of the happenings at the conference.
First stop, the White House!
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Section 8 Chicago Bakes to Benefit UI
On Saturday April 24th, Section 8 Chicago will host a bake sale to benefit Urban Initiatives at the Chicago Fire Game. Look for the "Section 8 Chicago" tent and tailgate in the North Lot. Click here for a map of the event. The tailgate has a lot of great food and is family friendly. Beer will be available to all participants 21 and older. Thank you to the generous folks at Section 8 Chicago for putting the bake sale together! Please come out and show your support! Click here to purchase tickets to the game.
Watch a Film on Dropout Prevention
InsideOut is filmed in two maximum security prisons and captures the powerful stories of inmates who dropped out of school. This film is used as a tool for dropout prevention. Over the years it has impacted milions of students in the U.S. and Canada. It's endorsed by America's Promise Alliance, Communities In Schools, and the National Dropout Prevention Center.
Watch the full film at The Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N. State Street, Chicago) on February 9 from 11-1pm. Please RSVP to Debi Calhoun at debi@mattiecstewart.org.