America Scores is a non-profit in various cities in the United States which supports education in a unique manner. The chapter in Chicago has three components; poetry, soccer, and community service. These after school programs tie in directly with the regular school day and align with the curriculum in the various schools.
Our charity has had a wonderful experience interfacing with America Scores over the past few years. These are schools that need our services as well as those of America Scores. I have found the resource person at each school served by America Scores to be most helpful, friendly and directly involved with the students. When we deliver student supplies, winter coats or the like the America Scores representative is so very grateful for our work.
I had the pleasure last night to attend the 'Red Carpet Poetry Slam.' What a great event!!! Smiling faces, big crowd, wonderful atmosphere and a great silent auction. All of this pales in comparison to the young students from America Scores schools who recited their very own poetry.
The kids were amazing, energetic and so very eager to share their poetry. The children are the reason for our work and it was a wonderfully exciting event that served to remind me of the mission ahead.
Dick
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