To serve the 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.

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

Founded in 2002, United for D.C. is a 501(c)3 organization committed to supporting programs and organizations that help us achieve our mission. Over the years, we have donated thousands of volunteer hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars while touching the lives of countless children.

Key United for D.C. Highlights from 2008

• More than 10,000 children will attend D.C. United games in 2008 via Kicks for Kids, each receiving tickets to a game, hotdogs, chips and sodas, pom poms, behind-the-bench seating, player autographs and more.
• United Reads sponsors third reading corner at Upper Cardozo Health Center in Columbia Heights, providing new furniture and books for the waiting room areas.
• United Soccer Club expands from three to seven sites, providing over 300 youth the opportunity to participate in after school soccer clinics. The program also submitted a co-ed Under 10 team in the Soccer on the Hill league in the spring and fall season as well as two co-ed teams in the Takoma Soccer League in the Under 8 and Under 12 age groups.