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Events

  • SBYD Program Staff Summit

    Chicago’s SBYD program staff have been working tirelessly this year to help kids cultivate a love of learning through sports, so Urban Initiatives honored this effort by hosting the first (and hopefully annual!) Program Staff Summit. The summit was an opportunity for them to learn about each other and learn from each other. Our goal was…

    SBYD Program Staff Summit
  • Women On Call’s Meet & Match 2016

    Check out Katie Sullivan, UI’s Program Evaluation and Volunteer Manager blog from when she attended Women On Call’s 10th Anniversary Meet & Match event. Urban Initiatives has been involved with Women On Call since its inception in 2006. Over the last 10 years, a variety of departments have benefitted from Women On Call’s support in…

    Women On Call’s Meet & Match 2016
  • Join Team Urban Initiatives at the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon!

    The 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is almost here! Registration begins on March 8th and ends April 12th! Make the most of your experience by joining Team Urban Initiatives. Team members will raise funds in support of Urban Initiatives’ programming and serve as positive role models for the children we work with by promoting…

    Join Team Urban Initiatives at the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
  • 2nd Annual Corporate Challenge Cup

    Urban Initiatives invites you to a a soccer tournament featuring friendly competition, team building, and representatives from over 20 Chicagoland companies – the 2nd Annual Corporate Challenge Cup. On Saturday, July 16, 2016 – in support of the 15,000 Chicago Public School students in Urban Initiatives’ programs – over 150 Chicago professionals will gather at…

    2nd Annual Corporate Challenge Cup
  • The 10th Anniversary Soccer Ball Presented by Allstate

    The 10th Anniversary Soccer Ball took place Friday, January 29, 2016 at Morgan Manufacturing where 1,100 guests came out to enjoy dancing, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres all in support of Urban Initiatives . The night raised $600,000 through event sponsorships, ticket sales, silent auction, and a Paddle Raise, which will help with the expansion of UI…

    The 10th Anniversary Soccer Ball Presented by Allstate
  • Urban Initiatives Plants Seeds for Growth

    On Thursday, November 5th, Urban Initiatives hosted the Plant A Seed Breakfast, presented by Allstate. UI Board members, supporters, CPS partners, and members of the business community gathered to reflect on what makes UI unique and impactful. After welcome remarks from Board member Shawn Broadfield of Allstate, Board Vice-Chair, Neil Hirshman, spoke to the challenges…

    Urban Initiatives Plants Seeds for Growth
  • Career Planning with Grainger

    Team Captains got an early start on their futures this past Friday at the second Take the Lead Retreat of the year, hosted at Grainger’s incredible facilities in Lake Forest. After a long bus ride from the city, Captains arrived on Grainger’s beautiful campus, which is complete with a running path, cafeterias, and enough meeting…

    Career Planning with Grainger
  • Urban Initiatives’ Student Board

    On a chilly Sunday afternoon over 30 high school students came together to think about ways to take action for Urban Initiatives. UI Student Board member Hannah Fortier shares her experience at the first meeting of the school year. On November 8th, 33 high school students from the Chicago area met at LYFE Kitchen. This…

    Urban Initiatives’ Student Board
  • UI’s 13th Annual Halloween Bash

    ‘Twas the night before Halloween when all through Chop Shop many creatures were stirring, even one wearing a blouse. This weekend we celebrated the 13th annual Urban Initiatives Halloween party and it was amazing! A rare weather event came through Chicago – a clear weekend in late October. Taking advantage of the rainless evening, our supporters came…

    UI’s 13th Annual Halloween Bash