Nike Gives Back at Basketball Clinic
On Saturday, January 13th, 75 UI players from Nobel, Faraday, and Morton elementary celebrated the unifying powers of sport by participating in Nike’s Basketball Clinic at Marshall High School.
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Events
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2018 Soccer Ball: A Smashing Success
Urban Initiatives and Allstate Insurance hosted the 12th Annual Soccer Ball at Morgan Manufacturing on Friday, January 26, 2018. Featuring fundraising, dancing, soccer games, cocktails and delicious appetizers, Soccer Ball 2018 was a complete success. Over 1,000 guests including Chicago’s top philanthropic leaders, business executives, and family foundations joined in to celebrate Urban Initiatives and…
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12th Annual Soccer Ball Presented by Allstate
Join Urban Initiatives and Allstate at the 12th Annual Soccer Ball at Morgan Manufacturing, located at 401 N. Morgan St., on Friday, January 26, 2018 for a night of philanthropy, dancing, craft cocktails, gourmet small plates, and a memorable silent auction. The Soccer Ball has sold out each year, and this January’s event is expected to…
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15th Anniversary Halloween Bash
The Urban Initiatives Associate Board invites you to the 15th Anniversary Halloween Bash! Wear your most ghoulish and stylish costumes and join us for a night of dancing to the sounds of DJ Emilio, costume contest and bar package!
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11th Annual Soccer Ball Presented by Allstate
The 11th Annual Soccer Ball Presented by Allstate, January 27 at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago is Urban Initiatives’ annual benefit. The event draws over 1,000 people from the Chicagoland area from various professional, academic, and artistic backgrounds for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and celebration. In 2016, the Soccer Ball raised nearly $600,000 to…
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6th Annual Multicultural Cup
Join Urban Initiatives on Saturday, October 1st for the 6th Annual Multicultural Cup at Haas Park. Over 90 UI kids from 4 different Chicago Public Schools representing Logan Square, North Lawndale, East Garfield Park, and Cabrini Green come together for a fun-filled celebration of the diverse populations across Chicago. This day of inclusion and…
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2nd Annual Corporate Challenge Cup Presented by Optiver
Urban Initiatives invites you to a corporate soccer tournament presented by Optiver featuring friendly competition, team building, and representatives from 32 Chicagoland companies – the Corporate Challenge Cup. On Saturday, July 16, 2016 – in support of the 15,000 Chicago Public Schools students in Urban Initiatives’ programs – an estimated 320 Chicago professionals will gather…
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A Night Out with Urban Initiatives
On Thursday April 14, Urban Initiatives hosted its first ever “Night Out” at Sidetrack. The event brought together members of the LGBT community and served as a way to introduce Urban Initiatives’ sports-based youth development programs to the LGBT sports leagues and the larger LGBT community. Host Committee member Leslie Henry kicked off the night…
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Allstate Brought Out the Good for Over 80 Team Captains
The rain and snow surely did not stop Team Captains from enjoying an engaging day at the Allstate Headquarters in Northbrook this past Friday. Fifth thru eighth graders from all around the city woke up early, embraced the unexpected weather, and brought their energy for a day full of interactive activities. The fourth Take the…
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UI’s Fam Appreciation Night
There is a quickly growing group of powerful and passionate adults in Chicago that are getting behind a movement and mission serving a matter near and dear to their hearts – their kids! Urban Initiatives had the great privilege of celebrating this group, the amazing and committed Urban Initiatives parents, last Thursday evening in our…
