URBAN INITIATIVES INC

Empowering Chicago's youth to become community leaders through academic success, healthy living, and social-emotional learning. We heighten the inherent power of sports and teamwork to unify diverse stakeholders and strengthen communities.

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2003

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urbaninitiatives.org

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CHICAGO

Address: 650 W LAKE STREET 340, CHICAGOWeb: urbaninitiatives.orgFacebook: UIchicagoEmployees: 137Volunteers: 30Revenue: 6990767ICO: 830367521

Home - Urban Initiatives Who we are Were Chicagos Greatest Sports Team WHAT WE DO We Empower Youth Through Sport Play Join the Impact Soccer Ball 25 Raises 735K for Sports Play. We leverage the power of sport and play and use evidencebased healingcentered programming to Invest in quality coaches Invest in quality coaches Invest in quality coaches Invest in quality coaches Invest in quality coaches Enlist support from diverse networks of families schools and community members Enlist support from diverse networks of families schools and community members Enlist support from diverse networks of families schools and community members Develop socialemotional learning through play Develop socialemotional learning through play Develop socialemotional learning through play Use our network to help students build social capital Use our network to help students build social capital Use our network to help students build social capital Why We Do It Sports Can Change Lives Sports and play have tremendous impact. They bring joy to and build confidence in the youths who participate. They unite families schools and communities.

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Love what Urban Initiatives is doing! Empowering our youth through sports not only builds confidence, but also creates a safer and more connected community. 🌟⚽ #TeamUI #EmpowerYouth

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Incredible work, Urban Initiatives! Sports have the power to transform lives, and your commitment to supporting Chicago’s youth is inspiring. Let’s keep making a difference together! 💪❤️ #ChangingTheGame #CommunityLeaders

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