Kicks for Kids provides the game-day experience for thousands of urban, inner-city and under-served youth throughout the Greater Washington, D.C. region each season.

Program elements provided to qualified non-profit and community based organizations:

Additional Elements:

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Each year, approximately 7,500 disadvantaged youth, families and chaperones come to RFK to watch D.C. United through this program, representing over 125 various organizations. Beneficiaries include: the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (Wards 1, 6, 7 and 8), the Coalition for the Homeless/DC Village Shelter (Ward 8), DC Parks and Recreation (All Wards), DC SCORES (All Wards), Horton's Kids (Ward 8), the Latin American Youth Center (Ward 1) and So Others Might Eat (All Wards), Maryland Multicultural Youth Center (PGC), and Langley Park Community Center (PCG).

The Buzz about Kicks for Kids:

"It was one of the most memorable and positive moments for them since arriving here less than a month and a half ago. On behalf of the family, I would like to personally Thank You and all the members including sponsors to make their lives a little better here in the United States." – Myat Lin (The International Rescue Committee), explaining the Kicks for Kids experience for a refugee family

"I heard wonderful feedback from all who attended. One student exclaimed, 'That was the most fun I've had in a long time!' while another added, 'I almost lost my voice from screaming in the stands.'" – Evelyn Iraheta, Aspira Association

"Due to your generosity, several students were able to enjoy a professional soccer game with their parents, something none of them had ever done, and something they will remember for the rest of their lives." – Catherine Fermo, Beville Middle School

"I heard from my volunteed who took her Little Pal to the game and they had a wonderful time! This is normally a very shy child who does not like crowds, and she was cheering away with the rest of the fans. She has also developed an interest in learning the rules of soccer." – Alisa Heath, Mental Health Association

"Throughout this season, the combined kindness of D.C. United and donor entities has had a huge impact on the sense of social belonging experience by underserved youth and their families." – Maria Tukeva, Bell Multicultural High School

Kicks for Kids Corporate Benefactors
The Kicks for Kids program is made possible by contributions from local companies, private foundations, organizations or individuals. Below is a list of the 2008 Kicks for Kids supporters. United for D.C. and the beneficiaries greatly appreciate their support.

2008 Corporate Benefactors

World Cup Benefactors:
The Colburn Family Foundation

Championship Partner:

Black & Red Supporters:
Jones Day
Zuckerman Spaeder, LLP

Supporters:
adidas America
Brotman Winter Fried Communications
CSC
Levick Strategic Communications
The Screaming Eagles
VOA Associates Incorporated

Kicks for Kids provides the unique D.C. United game-day experience to thousands of youth each season thanks to the financial support of community minded companies and foundations. Our sponsors make a real impact in the local community and receive valuable in-stadium recognition throughout the season. For more information on the Kicks for Kids sponsorship levels, or if you are interested in learning more about how to become a supporter, download information now »

Kicks for Kids Beneficiaries
Any non-profit, 501(c)3 organization or other community-based organization serving youth in the Washington, D.C. community may apply to be a Kicks for Kids beneficiary. Priority is given to those groups that work with inner-city, at-risk, urban, disadvantaged or other under-served children and/or those groups that emphasize "life skills" initiatives, particularly those pertaining to reading, literacy and healthy lifestyles in general.

To learn how to be a Kicks for Kids beneficiary, please download the 2009 Kicks for Kids application.

For information on how to make the most of your "game-day experience" download a copy of the 2008 Kicks for Kids Coordinator Manual - 2009 manual coming soon. (Please note: This is a large document, so it may take a while to download). This manual outlines everything a Kicks for Kids group needs to know to make the most of its "game-day experience", including:

• PLAN ACCORDINGLY! Arrive early, as the meal voucher redemption center and the Kicks for Kids check-in booth both close at the end of the first half, or 45 minutes after kickoff.


• SIGN UP FOR OTHER PROGRAMS! Take advantage of the D.C. United Youth Fan Club and Coaches Associations as other programs with freebies for your youth and coordinators.


• PARTAKE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES! At many games, other events and activities are occurring in which your kids might be able to participate, such as the Youth Parade and Soccer Celebration. Learn about the above and more in the Coordinator Manual!

For more information on the Kicks for Kids program, please call United for D.C. at 202-587-5000.