Every day after school, Cleveland kids lace up their cleats, pick up their pens, and discover the power of their own voice. When you give to America SCORES Cleveland, you’re helping a child see that their words matter and their dreams can go farther than any soccer ball.

For over 20 years SCORES has empowered Cleveland children to become young leaders who create positive change in their communities. In 2025, 93% of Poet-Athletes reported feeling more confident about themselves, and we couldn’t have helped them without supporters like you!

In a time when after school funding is shrinking, SCORES continues to provide critical opportunities for our youth and their families. Your support gives children the tools, mentors, and confidence to speak up, lead, and shine.

🎤Power their voice by making a gift today!

No gift is too small - thank you in advance for your generosity, commitment to Cleveland youth, and support of our work!

P.S. If you prefer to donate by check, please address to America SCORES Cleveland and mail to:

Alison Black
America SCORES Cleveland
3631 Perkins Ave, Unit 2CE
Cleveland, OH, 44114

About America SCORES Cleveland

Founded in 2004, SCORES programming utilizes a team-based learning approach that takes place in a safe and trusting environment to build healthy engaged learners who are equipped with the skills and confidence to pursue their aspirations. SCORES empowers students to become Poet-Athletes and supports them in realizing their academic, social, and physical potential. 🎓💪 Currently, we impact 2,000 scholars throughout Cleveland, offering over 32 weeks of programming throughout the year.

Our Model

SOCCER engages Poet-Athletes with their peers, forging meaningful relationships that stay with them long after they graduate from the program. By playing soccer, students learn the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline. SCORES creates neighborhood soccer teams that become lifelong communities.

POETRY promotes creative thinking and gives poet-athletes an outlet to express their emotions. By raising their voices on the issues they care about most, Poet-Athletes improve their social and emotional health and become champions for their neighborhoods and wider communities.

SERVICE instills a sense of compassion, social responsibility, and personal worth. By working together on something that matters to them, poet-athletes form deep connections to their neighborhoods and become young leaders for positive change in their city.

POET-ATHLETES are those who nurture their minds, bodies, and community through poetry, soccer, and service. SCORES provides safe spaces for children to find their voice, empowering them to grow into physically and emotionally healthy adults.

POWER THEIR VOICE

Join the team and raise funds to help Cleveland Poet-Athletes dream!

Team Members