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Building life skills for urban youth with Boston Scores

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Building life skills for urban youth with Boston Scores

We’re introducing the July-December 2022 ALKU Foundation grantees through spotlight posts to amplify the amazing work our partners are doing in our Massachusetts communities. Meet Boston Scores, a $20,000 grant recipient.
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Boston Scores

Boston Scores helps urban youth build essential life skills and character through soccer and team-based enrichment programs. Boston Scores partners with Boston Public Schools to provide urban youth in grades K-12 with after-school soccer & enrichment programs.

Students, divided by gender, typically participate in Scores activities 3-5 days per week. This includes 2 days of soccer practices, 2 days of enrichment classes, and one soccer game day in which teams are transported to nearby soccer fields to play other Scores teams.

We have seen firsthand the impact of Boston Scores' programs through their holistic approach that brings Boston Public School students together as a team both on and off the field. Boston Scores in the midst of a capital campaign to build their own home - a Center of Excellence - in East Boston so that they can serve more students in a meaningful way.

We love the ALKU Foundation model of engaging with non-profit organizations through their cutting-edge trust-based philanthropy approach. While their financial support is critical to our ongoing operations, we know that we can also count on their volunteer support to maximize impact - on our programs and through our events. Thank you ALKU for your commitment to Boston youth and your all-in engagement in making Boston a better place for children to find themselves, live healthy lives, and thrive.

John Maconga, Executive Director, Boston Scores
Boston Scores provides urban youth in grades K-12 with after-school soccer & enrichment programs