Category Archive

December 2010

  • Coach T and Tippy Robertson

    Urban Initiatives is thrilled to have the opportunity to spread the love of the beautiful game throughout Chicagoland. We greatly appreciate all of our dedicated coaches for their commitment to using soccer as a tool to promote collaborative, whole child development. The positive impact made by our coaches is tremendous and we are thrilled to…

  • Come Out and Play at The Soccer Ball

     The 5th Annual Soccer Ball is just around the corner. The Urban Initiatives team is thrilled for what this event will bring. It’s going to be a Ball and we hope you’ll join in the fun! The Soccer Ball will be held on January 28th, 2011 at Salvage One in Chicago (1840 W Hubbard). The…

  • Jenner Kids Celebrate Fall Season Accomplishments

    Last Friday, December 3rd the program participants at Jenner Academy got together in the cafeteria for their end of season party with Coach Ish and Coach D. The party was particularly special for the Urban Initiatives founders because Jenner is currently our longest running program – 7 years! Several program graduates who now serve as…

  • The Women’s Board of The Field Museum Host UI Kids

    The Women’s Board of The Field Museum generously invited Urban Initiatives participants and their families from Jenner and Libby to their 2010 Children’s Holiday Celebration on December 9th. The highlight for the kids was a scavenger hunt around the Museum that allowed them to work as a team and explore the different exhibits. The event…

  • Trans Siberian Orchestra Rocks Out for UI

    Classical music, jazz, rock and roll, and philanthropy combine to form the Trans Siberian Orchestra. Urban Initiatives was the proud recipient of the Trans Siberian Orchestra’s giving back donation on Friday, November 26th at the All State Arena in Chicago. The show was a thrill of artistry, story, lights, pyrotechnics, and music! The story was…