Mission |
Vision |
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America SCORES Seattle inspires youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. |
We envision a world where all youth find their voices, achieve their goals and unleash their full potential. |
History
The America SCORES model was developed in 1994 in Washington, D.C., by Julie Kennedy, a public school teacher concerned that her students, lacking constructive after-school options, were at risk of gang activity and other dangers after class. Turning to her experience as an athlete, she began teaching her class soccer after school. In bad weather, she turned to her other passion, poetry, and began teaching her students how to write and perform their own.
Soon, her students were more engaged in class, performing better academically, and being more active. By adding a service-learning element, Julie saw that her students developed confidence and learned that they could affect change in their community. Schools across D.C. took notice and the program expanded, becoming a national organization in 1999.
Soon, her students were more engaged in class, performing better academically, and being more active. By adding a service-learning element, Julie saw that her students developed confidence and learned that they could affect change in their community. Schools across D.C. took notice and the program expanded, becoming a national organization in 1999.
America SCORES now serves youth in 11 cities across the United States and Canada: Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Vancouver, and Washington, D.C. To date, America SCORES has touched the lives of more than 100,000 urban youth.
Visit the SCORES national website to learn more!
America SCORES Seattle was founded by the Honorable Donald J. Horowitz in 2002.
Visit the SCORES national website to learn more!
America SCORES Seattle was founded by the Honorable Donald J. Horowitz in 2002.
America SCORES Seattle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
America SCORES Seattle is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive space where the youth we serve, their families, and all America SCORES staff, school employees, and volunteers feel valued and respected, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability. Discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment that encourages open-mindedness, respect, and a willingness to learn from others.
