Address
RFK Stadium 2400 East Capitol St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Website
unitedfordc.org
Description
United for D.C.'s mission is to champion educational, health, and recreational programs and events that serve disadvantaged youth of greater Washington, DC by engaging the resources and skills of D.C. United and our community.
United for D.C. has three signature programs, Kicks for Kids, United Reads and United Soccer Club. Kicks for Kids provides the D.C. United “game-day experience” for under-privileged, at-risk, and disadvantaged youth, impacting over 5,000 children a year. United Reads focuses on the importance of youth maintaining a healthy mind and body by reading, excersising, and eating healthy. The foundation adopts local underserved elementary schools and provides free books, celebrity readers, and active assemblies to further the message. United Soccer Club exists in 12 locations throughout DC to provide a free, structured after-school soccer program in low-income communities.
Category
Children & Youth, Sports & Recreation