Cory Chimka, Program Director for DC SCORES, explains how AmeriCorps members have been critical to DC SCORES' success and what AmeriCorps members can glean from working with DC SCORES. DC SCORES is the largest after-school program in the District of Columbia. They serve more than 1,450 low-income youth at 42 schools, improving physical fitness, developing self-expression, and establishing deep community connections through an innovative model that combines poetry, soccer, and service-learning.
Mar 7, 2013
AmeriCorps Works for DC: Cory Chimka
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Cory Chimka, Program Director for DC SCORES, explains how AmeriCorps members have been critical to DC SCORES' success and what AmeriCorps members can glean from working with DC SCORES. DC SCORES is the largest after-school program in the District of Columbia. They serve more than 1,450 low-income youth at 42 schools, improving physical fitness, developing self-expression, and establishing deep community connections through an innovative model that combines poetry, soccer, and service-learning.
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Cory Chimka, Program Director for DC SCORES, explains how AmeriCorps members have been critical to DC SCORES' success and what AmeriCorps members can glean from working with DC SCORES. DC SCORES is the largest after-school program in the District of Columbia. They serve more than 1,450 low-income youth at 42 schools, improving physical fitness, developing self-expression, and establishing deep community connections through an innovative model that combines poetry, soccer, and service-learning.
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Thanks so much for posting! Our AmeriCorps coaches make an indelible impact in the communities they serve, using their diverse backgrounds and passion for youth development to make a huge difference in the lives of youth while feeling empowered themselves.
ReplyDeleteJake, this is such a great program and we are glad to help spread the word. Keep up the amazing work!
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