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America SCORES stands with our community against hatred, prejudice,
racism, ​and police violence. Black Lives Matter.

Read the AMERICA SCORES statement

AMERICA SCORES-STL PROGRAMMING IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ONLINE
- SOCCER GAMES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE -


​America SCORES - St. Louis #AtHomePoetryChallenge

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Click on the picture for the PDF version

Here's how it works:

​1. Think about what to write using the prompts on the poem titled "My Community"

2. Film yourself reading it and challenge two friends to do the same

3. Submit poems to swatt@betterfamilylife.org and youthdept@betterfamilylife.org Subject Line:  
#AtHomePoetryChallenge


America SCORES - St. Louis #DrillsAtHome

America SCORES - St. Louis #ServiceLearningProjects

AMERICA SCORES - ST. LOUIS

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A BFL initiative seeks to empower students in urban communities using soccer, writing, creative expression, and
service-learning.  With teamwork as the unifying value, America SCORES St. Louis inspires youth to lead healthy
lifestyles, be engaged students, and become agents of change in their communities.

Who We Are

America SCORES St. Louis inspires urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. America SCORES St. Louis accomplishes this through an innovative model that combines poetry, soccer, and service-learning year-round.
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Our holistic after-school program helps students foster physical health, self-expression, and a sense of community through service projects while developing closer bonds with teachers and peers.

Our History

America SCORES began as a combination of activities of team-centered relationships built on the soccer field that translated into poetry workshops, and the development of teamwork and leadership to prepare students to act as agents of change in their communities through service-learning projects. The program quickly expanded throughout the DC area and beyond resulting in 14 programs across the United States and Canada.

Today, America SCORES serves over 600 students, grades 1-12, through partnerships with nine K-8 Cleveland Metropolitan schools across the city, summer collaborations, and a high school alumni program.
Visit online at ​AmericaSCORES.org/affiliates/st-louis

​SOCCER
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POETRY
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SERVICE LEARNING

Programs & Past Events

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FEATURED VIDEOS







​Thank you Volkswagen for endorsing
America SCORES during the
​2019 FIFA Women's World Cup .

Together we Drive Bigger!

NEWS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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A Call to Address Youth Isolation During
COVID-19 Crisis


Click here to read the full article
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America SCORES - St. Louis students escort The U.S. Mens National Soccer Team

​Click here to read more
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Miranda Jones
​America SCORES - St. Louis

mjones@betterfamilylife.org
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Terrance L. Cauley
America SCORES - St. Louis

tcauley@betterfamilylife.org
 - MEET OUR COACHES - 
Normandy School District
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Lucas Crossing Elementary School

Coach Troy Jones
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Washington Elementary School

Coach Dana Morgan
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Jefferson Elementary School

Coach Chris Taylor
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Barack Obama Elementary School

Coach David Camp (not pictured)

Jennings School District
St. Louis Public School District
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Northview Elementary School

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Dunbar Elementary School

Walbridge Elementary School


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Youth, Family and Clinical Services
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​Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved.
5415 Page Ave.      I        St. Louis, MO 63112
Office: 314.454.0622 Ext. 716     I     Fax:  314.932.1213


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