URBAN INITIATIVES INC
Programs
Youth Engagement Through Soccer
IN 2022-23, UI PARTNERED WITH 64 SCHOOLS (62 WITHIN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND 2 WITHIN EVENSTON / SKOKIE DISTRICT 65) TO REACH A TOTAL OF 19,074 YOUTH DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR CORE PROGRAMS. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDED THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO PILOT OST SOCCER PROGRAM FOR PRE-K STUDENTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesAug 1, 2022 – Jul 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$6.5MWorkshops for Adult Coaches and Parents
WE ALSO PILOTED WORKSHOPS AND PD EXPERIENCES FOR ADULT COACHES, PARENTS AND TEACHERS WHO WORK WITH CHICAGO YOUTH, MAKING SPACE TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING RESILIENCE AND HEALING THROUGH PLAY. THESE WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN IN SUCH HIGH DEMAND THAT OUR TEAM HAS BUILD OUT VERSIONS OF THIS CONTENT FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADULT GROUPS (PDS FOR TEACHERS IN SCHOOLS, WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS SEEKING WAYS TO ENGAGE THEIR CHILDREN, TRAININGS FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM STAFF WHO WORK WITH YOUTH IN ACTIVE SETTINGS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesAug 1, 2022 – Jul 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided––After School Soccer and Family Support
OUR WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES (DFSS) GREW SUBSTANTIALLY IN FY 23 - ALLOWING UI TO REACH MORE STUDENTS IN FOCUSED NEIGHBORHOODS AROUND THE CITY WITH OUR AFTER SCHOOL SOCCER PROGRAM. WE HOSTED 50 HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH INTERNS FOR A 6 WEEK INTERNSHIP OVER THE SUMMMER THROUGH THE CITY'S ONE SUMMER CHICAGO PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PARTNER WITH DFSS TO OFFER PROGRAMS FOR NEWLY ARRIVED FAMILIES LIVING IN SHELTERS. WE ARE PROUD TO BE ABLE TO MEET EMERGING NEEDS AND SERVE A BROAD RANGE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN CHICAGO.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesAug 1, 2022 – Jul 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided––
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