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Transforming
Communities

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Through the Power
of Poet-Athletes

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Cleveland SCORES helps students build strong bodies, creative minds, and confident voices through our unique tri-curricular model of poetry, soccer, and service.

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POETRY

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SOCCER

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SERVICE

Our mission is to inspire Cleveland youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a real difference in the world.

Changing the Game for Cleveland Youth

Every poem written, every goal scored, and every project completed creates meaningful change.

 

At Cleveland SCORES, we see transformation in motion every single day—on the field, in classrooms, and throughout our city. When our youth are supported as both athletes and artists, they grow into leaders who write their own future and lift others along the way.

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91%

feel more confident about themselves

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83%

feel they are making their community
a better place

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88%

increased or maintained their aerobic fitness

Together, we’re not just building stronger students—we’re building a stronger Cleveland.

Explore Our Programming

Cleveland SCORES provides engaging, age-appropriate programming that grows with each child. Every level of SCORES is designed to meet students where they are—helping them build skills, confidence, and teamwork as they move through elementary and middle school.

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Attend an Annual Event

From soccer tournaments and poetry showcases to fundraisers that unite our community, SCORES events bring Cleveland together to celebrate creativity, teamwork, and youth leadership. Each event reminds us that when students write, play, and achieve—everyone wins.

Make a Donation

Every dollar you give fuels poetry workshops, soccer practices, and service projects that help our Poet-Athletes build confidence, creativity, and community. With your support, we can reach more schools, inspire more students, and create lasting change—one poem and one goal at a time.

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