OUR MISSION
America SCORES New York seeks to create equitable opportunities for young people to experience sport, express themselves and inspire positive change off the field and outside the classroom. Using a social justice youth development framework, we emphasize racial equity, fair play, teamwork and youth voice as key drivers of building a better, more equitable New York City.
OUR VISION
"America SCORES New York aims to be NYC's leader in social justice youth development through
sport, self-expression, and community"
By 2030, America SCORES New York wants to be one of the leading organizations for social change in NYC. We will continue to utilize our platforms of sports, poetry, and civic engagement, coupled with our focus on Social Justice Youth Development (SJYD) to achieve that goal.
Our 2030 vision aligns with the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals / Global Goals for a better world by directly responding to #3 Good Health & Well-Being, #4 Quality Education, #5 Gender Equality, #10 Reduced Inequalities, and #16 Peace Justice & Strong Institutions.
America SCORES New York's team is committed to training staff to be culturally-responsive teacher-coaches and staff through professional development opportunities. All participant activities are aligned with the Learning for Justice National Standards on Social Justice and Anti-Bias Education.