America SCORES, a national non-profit, serves over 10,000 children at 175 public and charter schools in 14 major cities. America SCORES’ mission is to inspire urban children to lead healthy lives, be engaged students and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. We achieve this mission through daily after school programs that combine soccer, poetry and community service. This holistic, team-based approach works. America SCORES students, 85% of whom receive free or reduced lunch, improve academically, increase physical fitness and have a greater sense of confidence and belonging.