The University of Chicago Urban Health Initiative looks forward to hosting an exciting and impactful community health resource fair centered around local youth sports on UChicago's campus. Specifically, aiming to bring together youth athletics events and family/youth resource fairs at Stagg Field and the Ratner Basketball Facility.
DATE & TIME:
FRIDAY JULY 26TH
5:30PM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY JULY 27TH
TIME: 10AM - 3PM
LOCATION:
University of Chicago Gerald Ratner Athletics Center
5530 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
REGISTRATION:
FREE TO ATTEND!
*Waivers required for all youth basketball & football participants*
Activities & Services:
School Supply Drive for 300+ youth, Food Trucks, Vendor Fair, $300 in prizes
Community Violence Intervention family resources for trauma victims
Patient Advocate resources for youth needing primary care providers
Youth Basketball Skill Development Clinic & 3x3 Tournamant
Friday Night Lights Violence Prevention Football Game
Career Development & Financial Literacy Resources
LinC resources for youth asthma screenings
Violence Recovery Programs
Free Sports Physicals
Special Guests
On Friday July 26th from 5:30 - 8:30pm, two “Friday Night Lights Violence Prevention” games will take place on the football field and basketball court, honoring youth and families recently affected by violence and trauma, allowing them to share their stories and honor those lost to violence.
On Saturday July 27th from 10am - 3pm, the Back to School Health Fair will take place offering financial literacy resources, youth job center training, resources for primary care, youth asthma screenings, youth sports physicals, school supply drive, prizes & giveaways, vendor fair, food, drinks, music & special guests in attendance. 300+ families will be supplied with back to school supplies as they head into the school year.
Collectively with the following organizing groups, MEDCEEP, Project LOVE Chicago, Sneakers to Scrubs, and South Side Free Clinic, The University of Chicago Urban Health Initiative, aims to connect south-side youth to vital resources, leveraging UChicago's support to make a significant impact. While the University of Chicago is the city’s biggest and most busy trauma center, we felt it was imperative to host a Back to School Event to help advocate for Violence Prevention, Intervention, & Recovery.
