America SCORES inspires youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. Who we serve: * more than 13,000 youth * 11 cities * more than 300 urban public elementary and middle schools * more than 800 coaches Today, America SCORES students: * write more than 20,000 original literary works each year * get 10 times more exercise than the national average * publish their work in magazines * participate in spoken word events in front of audiences of hundreds