On March 30, 2017, Near Southeast Community Partners presented DC SCORES, United’s official charitable partner, with a $25,000 grant. The grant ensures that both Amidon-Bowen Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School in southwest Washington can purchase all the soccer equipment and uniforms they need to implement DC SCORES soccer programming over the next three years.
The grant money has already enabled DC SCORES to purchase a variety of items for both schools, including player jerseys, shorts, socks, shin guards, cleats and more, which was put to use immediately as children from both Amidon-Bowen Elementary School and Burville Elementary School played soccer matches that featured both schools’ boys and girls teams.
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