Skender Foundation presents Third Annual Summer Eclipse to Benefit Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) July 1, 2014 One of the most epic qualities about Chicago is our diverse range of expressive flair and creative expertise. If you have an eye (or ear) for it, art is everywhere! Even if you don’t, we want to show you what it’s all about.
CNN Original Series “Chicagoland” Showcases the Realities of Chicago April 16, 2014 CNN’s original series Chicagoland has showcased some of the many trials and triumphs of the Windy City. From the art and diversity to sports and politics, we’ve gotten a great glimpse of what it’s like to be a Chicagoan. What I wish Chicagoland offered viewers were more of the organizations and communities of people helping the fight.
Cooking Up Change with Healthy Schools Campaign! October 21, 2013 As a self-proclaimed foodie, any event that revolves around the construction or consumption of food will draw my attention, which is why Cooking Up Change immediately caught my eye! At this event, high school culinary students compete to create both nutritious and delicious school lunches for under $1!
Come Out and Play with Urban Initiatives! January 11, 2013 Cristobal Martinez is a Senior Program Associate with Urban Initiatives. Coach Cris implements the Work to Play Program, which encourages kids to live active and healthy lives through the sport of soccer across 5 Chicago Public Schools. They'd like to tell you about a great event that's right around the corner: