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.