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We combine soccer, poetry, and service-learning to inspire kids to be active, healthy, and engaged students with values of teamwork, leadership, and commitment.

Chicago, IL
Joined July 2009
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Come join us for the Spring Season! Contact Abril for more information. #Coach #Career #Chicago #Soccer #Poetry #Writing
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A huge thank you to Excellence in Bleu for honoring our Executive Director and incredible $25,000 donation to support our Poet-Athletes! Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our community. #BlackExcellence #WomenInPower #PoetAthletes #AmericaSCORESChicago #Grateful
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For 25 years, America SCORES Chicago has been inspiring girls and women to lead, compete, and express themselves—on the field, on the stage, and in their communities. Help us continue inspiring the next generation of leaders—donate today! givebutter.com/ASC25 #PoetAthlete
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Huge shoutout to our incredible volunteers! 🙌 As we gear up for the spring season, we’re grateful for your dedication to our Poet-Athletes. Want to get involved? Visit chicagoscores.org/volunteer to learn more! ⚽📖💛 #ThankYouVolunteers #PoetAthletes
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Did you know 2025 is our 25th anniversary? For 25 years, America SCORES Chicago has supported Poet-Athletes through soccer, poetry, and service. Stay tuned all year as we celebrate our past, present, and future! #ChicagoSCORES25 #Soccer #Poetry #Service #Volunteer #Chicago
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Celebrating Black History Month with the words of Chicago poet Eve L. Ewing. ✍🏾📖 Her poem 'to the notebook kid' is a tribute to young writers everywhere—just like our Poet-Athletes. Keep writing, keep dreaming, keep making your voice heard! 🖤✨
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Join us for our Poet-Athlete Poetry Writing Workshop and help young voices shine! Sign up now at chicagoscores.org/volunteer to make a difference! #volunteer #volunteerchicago #poetry #writing #chicago
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Join Our Team! 📢 We’re hiring K-2 Writing and Soccer Coaches at Hamline Elementary School! Apply today! For details, contact Abril at [email protected] or Raul at [email protected]. #NowHiring #ChicagoJobs #CoachingOpportunities
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We are thrilled to welcome Jeff Mirmelstein, Vice President at Grubhub to our Executive Board of Directors. Welcome to the team, Jeff! #AmericaSCORESChicago #PoetAthlete #Chicago #Soccer #Poetry #Service #Nonprofit
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This Giving Tuesday, you can spark change in Chicago—one verse, one goal, one project at a time. Donate today: secure.lglforms.com/form_eng…
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Looking for a gift that makes an impact this #CyberMonday? 🎁 Shop the SCORES Store and support Chicago’s Poet-Athletes! ⚽📖 Start shopping and make a difference today: chicagoscores.org/shop #Soccer #Poetry #Service #Chicago #Community #VersesandVictories #Donate
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As we approach 2025, your support is more important than ever. Together, we can provide more opportunities for Chicago’s youth to thrive. Read the full letter here: chicagoscores.org/s/A-Letter… #Soccer #Poetry #Service #Chicago #Community #VersesandVictories #Donate
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Thanks to our Development Board for showing up and supporting our most recent Game Day! 🙌 Looking for a fun and meaningful way to volunteer with your workplace or friends? Reach out to [email protected] to get involved! ⚽📚 #Volunteer #Soccer #Poetry
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#LightsOnAfterschool, the national showcase for OST & summer learning programs, is around the corner! Sign up and see how you can join the nationwide celebration on October 24! 3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup
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Thank you CDW volunteers, for joining us at Hedges Elementary School’s Fall Fest! We are grateful for your support & we couldn’t do what we do without amazing volunteers like you! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Poet-Athletes! 🍁🎊 #corporatevolunteering
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Help us give a warm welcome to Michael, our new America SCORES Chicago Executive Board Member! 🎉 We’re excited to see the incredible impact he’ll make! Welcome to the team, Michael! 🙌 #AmericaSCORESChicago #PoetAthlete #Chicago #Soccer #Poetry #Service #Nonprofit
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We’re excited to welcome Arthur to our Executive Board! We're thrilled to have his energy and dedication as we work together to empower youth and build stronger communities through soccer, poetry, and service. ⚽️📜 #AmericaSCORESChicago #PoetAthlete #Chicago #Soccer #Poetry
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🎤✨ In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're spotlighting Kleyvin, a 5th grade Poet-Athlete from Cardenas Elementary School, performing his powerful poem "Seguir Adelante (Moving Forward)" at our Red Carpet Poetry Slam 2024. 🌟 🇲🇽💫 #HispanicHeritageMonth #PoetAthlete
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Our team was serving up sugar, spice, and everything nice (by accidentally wearing PowerPuff Girl colors) at University of Chicago Laboratory School! 🍬 Now it's YOUR turn to bring some superpowers to our Poet-Athletes! 💫 Sign up today to volunteer at chicagoscores.org/volunteer!
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Reliving the magic of SCORES Cup 2024! From sunny moments to playing through the rain, our teams showed incredible teamwork and dedication. 🌦️⚽ A huge thank you to everyone who made this event unforgettable. chicagoscores.org/scores-cup… #ChiSCORESCup2024 #Soccer #ChicagoSoccer
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