Earlier this year, in an effort to give back to those who “have borne the battle,” the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a new nationwide initiative “Summer of Service,” with a focus on growing the number of individuals and organizations serving veterans and their communities. As part of its commitment to this initiative, World…
Previously to working with World Sport Chicago, I had never held a position with a non-profit organization. Although I have worked in the sports industry, I did not know what this experience would entail. My time with World Sport Chicago is coming to a close, and my experience has taught me that I genuinely enjoy…
During the 2015 edition of PlayStreets day, a record 16 PlayStreets events were held throughout Chicago. I was lucky enough to attend four events, located in South Chicago, Roseland, Morgan Park, and Bridgeport. One thought I took away from the day is that each PlayStreets had a unique flavor to it, provided by the neighborhood’s…