Impact
DC SCORES Works
After a 12-week DC SCORES season, 83% of participants improved their aerobic capacity.
After a 12-week DC SCORES season, 99% of participants were confident they would graduate high school.
After a year of DC SCORES, 96% of participants discovered something they’re good at.
The ability to have one-on-one conversations with students about not just school, but about soccer and personal lives has impacted me greatly.
DC SCORES coachMy daughter has built a great amount of confidence sharing her ideas in class. She was always very smart with lots of ideas but was very shy. Thank you DC SCORES!
DC SCORES parentAwards
During the 2017-18 season, DC SCORES has received the following recognition:
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Executive Director Bethany Rubin Henderson was named an Executive Director of the Year by the Washington Business Journal.
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DC SCORES was listed as a top-rated nonprofit by GreatNonprofits.
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Longtime DC SCORES coach Mark “Popsie” Lewis received the 2017 Scottish Rite Community Service Award for his incredible commitment to DC youth.
Press Coverage
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Young DC-area woman publishes children’s book to spread messages of positivity
DC SCORES alumna A’dora Willis published a book aimed at inspiring today’s youth. The former poet-athlete also continues to inspire as a guest poet at DC SCORES events.
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Around Town: DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
Washingtonian covered the second night of the 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
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Kids perform poetry on NBC-4
DC SCORES standout poets Uniyah, 10, and Cristian, 8, performed their Poetry Slam! poems on live TV during the Midday News.
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20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
A recap of the first night of the 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam!.
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DC Kids Will Be On Center Stage for Poetry Slam
H.D. Cooke performs for the camera to hype the 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam!
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DC SCORES
A profile of DC SCORES
Voices for Healthy Kids Action Center