JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Watch our video below and see how Urban Initiatives is transforming the lives of children from under-resourced communities in the Chicago Public Schools.

Help us create stronger, healthier, and safer Chicago neighborhoods.

Your gift will allow us to sustain our work and make an even greater impact on kids in need. 93% of every dollar donated goes directly to our programs. All donations to Urban Initiatives are tax-deductible.

  • $15,000

    Can support an Urban Initiatives partner school for one year.

  • $5,000

    Can support quality coaching at a school for one year and supports organizational growth.

  • $1,000

    Can sponsor an Urban Initiatives participant for one year and supports organizational growth.

  • $500

    Can sponsor an Urban Initiatives participant for one year.

  • $250

    Can sponsor an Urban Initiatives participant for a 12-week season.

  • $50

    Can provide nutritious snacks for 30 children for one week.

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If you would like to make a monthly, recurring donation, please click here.

Volunteer your time
to see UI’s impact firsthand.

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NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Contact jared.thomas@urbaninitiatives.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

WANT TO JOIN OUR ASSOCIATE BOARD?

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Register to sponsor one of our events to give back while having a ball!

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NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Contact becca@urbaninitiatives.org to learn more about our events and sponsorship opportunities.

  • Save the date for Urban Initiatives’ 14th Annual

    Soccer Ball Benefit

    Friday, January 24, 2020

    7:00 – 11:00 pm

    Enjoy food stations, drinks, dancing, and auction all to benefit Urban Initiatives’ sports-based youth development programs.

    For more information regarding the event and sponsorship opportunities, please email becca@urbaninitiatives.org.

    Soccer Ball Benefit

  • Save the Date for Urban Initiatives’ 7th Annual

    Work to Play Cup

    Saturday, June 1, 2019

    Midway Plaisance, Chicago, 60637

    Volunteers: 9:00–2:00pm | Event: 10:00–2:00 pm

    The seventh annual Work to Play Cup will host Urban Initiatives’ continuum of programming participants and their families. The event is a day for the entire Urban Initiatives community to celebrate our participants’ hard work and dedication during the school year.

    Sponsor

    $25,000 Presenting Sponsor
    $3,000 Team Sponsor

    Volunteer

    Email becca@urbaninitiatives.org to
    volunteer at the event

    For more information regarding the event and sponsorship opportunities,
    please email scott.wozencraft@urbaninitiatives.org

    Work to Play Cup