America SCORES Bay Area
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Mission Statement
Founded in 2001, America SCORES Bay Area inspires urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. America SCORES partners with urban schools and organizations to provide a high-quality, team-based program that integrates soccer, poetry, and service learning. Our innovative approach improves students’ health, academic achievement, and civic engagement.
About This Cause
America SCORES Bay Area (SCORES) is the local affiliate of the national organization, America SCORES, that strengthens communities and empowers youth through soccer, voice, and service. SCORES addresses health and educational disparities in underserved public school communities in San Francisco, Redwood City, San Rafael, Hayward, San Jose, and Oakland by providing over 1,600 students (and growing) with access to programs that help students to establish a lifelong enthusiasm for learning through team-based soccer, literary arts, and civic engagement activities. Now in its 20th year of service in the Bay Area, SCORES offers programs at 55 underserved public elementary, middle, and high school communities through deep partnerships with area School Districts, Recreation and Parks Departments, and community-based organizations. SCORES HEALTH IMPACT - 98% of participants improved or maintained their BMI percentile. - 98% of participants improved or maintained their aerobic capacity. - 97% of parents 'agree' or 'strongly agree' that their child's health is better because of America SCORES. - 71% of students tested in the 'Healthy Fitness Zone' (and at the beginning of the season it was only 44%.) SCORES ACADEMIC IMPACT - 100% of parents 'agree' or 'strongly agree' that their child has more confidence because of America SCORES. - 98% of parents 'agree' or 'strongly agree' that their child enjoys going to school more because of America SCORES. - 98% of parents 'agree' or 'strongly agree' that their child is a better writer because of America SCORES. - 98% of parents 'agree' or 'strongly agree' that their child tried harder in school because of America SCORES.