
Transforming
Communities

Through the Power
of Poet-Athletes


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

POETRY

SOCCER

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.

91%
feel more confident about themselves

83%
feel they are making their community
a better place

88%
increased or maintained their aerobic fitness
Together, we’re not just building stronger students—we’re building a stronger Cleveland.

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.



