Urban Initiatives 2018 Annual Report
In 2018, Urban Initiatives celebrated its 15th Anniversary. Read more about our 15th year, our growing programs, and our successes as shown by our data and evaluation efforts.
In 2018, Urban Initiatives celebrated its 15th Anniversary. Read more about our 15th year, our growing programs, and our successes as shown by our data and evaluation efforts.
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our biggest fans<br />
meet ralf<br />
Ralf Hilpuesch, Storck USA, was the<br />
Chair of the Board of Directors from<br />
2013-<strong>2018</strong>. In his time as Board<br />
Chair <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Initiatives</strong> doubled the<br />
number of schools we served. Ralf's<br />
contributions to <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Initiatives</strong><br />
are immeasurable, but include<br />
bringing so many new supporters to<br />
our team and consistently<br />
volunteering throughout his 10<br />
years on the Board of Directors.<br />
board of directors<br />
Our Board of Directors is a group of 28 highly dedicated<br />
professionals, philanthropists, and civic leaders from across<br />
Chicago that provide leadership, strategy, and support to<br />
<strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Initiatives</strong>.<br />
meet dejuan<br />
Dejuan Lever, Metalex, is a member<br />
of the Partners Board who has<br />
shown his dedication to our work<br />
time and time again. In the spring of<br />
<strong>2018</strong>, he attended a Take the Lead<br />
leadership retreat where he hosted<br />
a luncheon for a group of Team<br />
Captains. They discussed his path to<br />
success and what it means to be a<br />
leader in your school. Dejuan's<br />
commitment to serving Chicago's<br />
communities knows no bounds.<br />
partners board<br />
The Partners Board aims to formalize a network and<br />
structure for the next generation of <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Initiatives</strong><br />
supporters. This group is committed to raising awareness<br />
about and funds for <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Initiatives</strong>’ work.
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