America SCORES Chicago

Big news! Last Friday was an unforgettable day for America SCORES Chicago! 🙌 A huge thank you to for honoring our Executive Director, Kimberly Townsend, with the Women in Power Award and for their incredible $25,000 donation to support our Poet-Athletes! 💙⚽📖 Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our community. Together, we are inspiring youth through soccer, poetry, and service!

For 25 years, America SCORES Chicago has been inspiring girls and women to lead, compete, and express themselves—on the field, on the stage, and in their communities. 💪⚽ This , we celebrate the women who continue to shape our legacy. Help us continue inspiring the next generation of leaders—donate today! https://givebutter.com/ASC25

Huge shoutout to our incredible volunteers! 🙌 As we gear up for the spring season, we’re grateful for your dedication to our Poet-Athletes. Want to get involved? Visit chicagoscores.org/volunteer to learn more! ⚽📖💛

Did you know 2025 is our 25th anniversary? For 25 years, America SCORES Chicago has supported Poet-Athletes through soccer, poetry, and service. Stay tuned all year as we celebrate our past, present, and future!

Celebrating Black History Month with the words of Chicago poet Eve L. Ewing. ✍🏾📖 Her poem 'to the notebook kid' is a tribute to young writers everywhere—just like our Poet-Athletes. Keep writing, keep dreaming, keep making your voice heard! 🖤✨

Celebrating Black History Month with the words of Chicago poet .ewing 📝 Her poem ‘to the notebook kid’ is a tribute to young writers everywhere—just like our Poet-Athletes. Keep writing, keep dreaming, keep making your voice heard! 🖤✨

📣 Calling all volunteers! 📣

Join us for our Poet-Athlete Poetry Writing Workshop and help young voices shine!

📅 Date: Saturday, February 1st
⏰ Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 Location: America SCORES Chicago Office

Sign up now at chicagoscores.org/volunteer to make a difference!

Attention High School SCORES Alumni! 🎉 Ready to hit the field again? Join us for SCORES All Stars at SoFive ChiTown! 🌟 Practices kick off Friday, January 10th, at 4 PM. Don't miss out—sign up now! 🧤⚽

📩 For more info or to register, contact Abril Gonzalez at [email protected].

America SCORES Chicago is thrilled to welcome Jeff Mirmelstein, Vice President at GrubHub to our Executive Board of Directors. Jeff brings a wealth of experience in finance and sales, having led growth initiatives at major companies like Twitter and GrubHub. A lifelong soccer enthusiast and advocate for youth development, Jeff's passion aligns perfectly with our mission to empower Chicago's youth through literacy, soccer, and community. We are excited to have Jeff's expertise and leadership as we continue to expand our impact. Welcome to the team, Jeff!

This Giving Tuesday, you can spark change in Chicago—one verse, one goal, one project at a time. At America SCORES Chicago, our Poet-Athletes inspire us daily with their creativity, resilience, and drive. Through poetry, soccer, and service-learning, they’re shaping a brighter future for our city.

But we can’t do it alone. Your gift today equips these young leaders with journals, soccer gear, and the support they need to grow into confident changemakers. Together, we can build a better tomorrow.

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