UNITED POLL

Who will be D.C. United's breakout star in 2009?
  • G. Janicki
  • T. Khumalo
  • C. Pontius
  • R. Wallace

United for D.C., Inc.

Community

United for D.C. was incorporated on January 8, 2002, to serve as D.C. United's own 501(c)3 charitable arm. As it celebrates its sixth anniversary in 2008, United for D.C. will continue to conduct a series of fundraising events and pursue grant and individual donor solicitations, in an effort to support various programs and organizations that also serve to improve the lives of the youth of this region.

"United for D.C. looks eagerly to 2009 and further developing its signature programs," said Stephen Zack, Senior Vice President of D.C. United and President of the Board for United for D.C. "While continuing to raise much needed funds, United for D.C. will focus its efforts on supporting life skills initiatives-programs that will impact reading and literacy levels, as well as healthy lifestyle habits amongst inner city and at-risk youth in D.C."

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United for D.C. Mission Statement

To serve the greater Washington, D.C. community through the creation or support of programs, events and organizations that advance the educational and social welfare opportunities (primarily health and recreational) for the area's youth, particularly those who may be economically, physically or mentally disadvantaged.

Objectives

To focus on reading and literacy, as well as healthy lifestyles and life skills initiatives.

Programs

  • United Reads: Encouraging youth to fall in love with the practice of reading, providing books and other resources to the community and promoting literacy amongst children and families are the goals of United Reads.

  • Kicks for Kids: Kicks for Kids provides the "game-day experience" for over 10,000 inner-city, at-risk or other under-served youth each D.C. United season.

  • United Soccer Club: Created from the requests of many parents in Ward 8, the United Soccer Club creates opportunities for youth, in K through 3rd grades, to play organized soccer East of the Anacostia River and in nearby communities.

Events

  • First XI Charity Kickoff Luncheon: Held the week prior to the start of the regular season, this event allows attendees to get a preview of the upcoming season and welcome all the players and coaches. The Seventh Annual Kick-off Luncheon will take place on March 24th at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. More »

  • Celebrity Golf Tournament: Held during the summer, this event allows soccer fans to play golf alongside their favorite D.C. United player, coach or alumnus. In 2008, 36 foursomes helped United for D.C. raise over $55,000 at Old Hickory Golf in Woodbridge, VA. More »

  • United Awards Reception: Held after the end of the regular season and before the playoffs, this event enables supporters to celebrate with D.C. United's players, coaches and front office as the team awards its individual season honors, including Scoring Champion, Defender of the Year and the coveted Most Valuable Player. The 2008 Awards Reception took place on October 30th at the historic Atlas Theater in Washington, DC, raising more than $30,000. More ».

For more information, please call United for D.C. at (202) 587-5000, email at unitedfordc@dcunited.com or visit www.unitedfordc.org.