Soccer Community Partnerships of America



	Soccer Community Partnerships of America™ (SCPA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created to accomplish a simple, yet profound purpose: To more broadly share with underserved communities throughout the United States the world's greatest and most democratic sport: SOCCER. [+]



	May 26, 2006 at Urban Soccer Programs Collaborative Meeting in Washington, D.C.



	This Spring we have worked with a soccer team in Charlotte that is made up of homeless men and women. The creator of the team is Davidson Soccer alumnus Lawrence Cann. The team plays in a local adult league, and has been awarded a great honor to represent the US in this summer's Homeless World Cup, to be played in Edinburgh, Scotland. "I've fought for my country, but I've never played a game for my country," says Ray Isaac, 43, a defender. "Not many people get this oppor... [+]



	Are There Any Limitations as to the Type of Message that we would provide these communities, beyond soccer? SCPA does not promote any particular message, but insists that participating member organizations adhere to its standards of conduct and code of ethics as seen on the SCPA website. [+]