USTA Foundation Receives $215K from Chase to Support 29 NJTLs

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 21, 2022 – The USTA Basis, the charitable arm of the USA Tennis Affiliation Included (USTA), immediately introduced that for the ninth consecutive yr, it has partnered with longtime US Open sponsor Chase to award 29 Nationwide Junior Tennis and Studying (NJTL) chapters with $215,000 in whole grants to help of year-round tennis and training programming. This yr, greater than 21,000 youth from under-resourced communities will likely be impacted by these grants. Chase has awarded greater than $1.3 million to chose NJTL chapters in its nine-year collaboration with the USTA Basis.

“We’re honored to as soon as once more work with our longtime supporter, Chase, an impressive mission-driven firm that has impacted hundreds of youngsters from under-resourced communities by way of the Return to Serve program,” stated Dan Faber, USTA Basis Chief Government. “Now greater than ever, we’re seeing how tennis and training can uplift and empower our youth. We’re extremely energized to maintain on the momentum and progress we’ve been experiencing with our NJTL chapters throughout the nation and are grateful for supporters like Chase who share the eagerness for our mission.”

Moreover, after a two-year absence as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, the “Return the Serve Enjoyable Day” got here again with a enjoyable celebration of the NJTL chapters in 5 chosen markets. Greater than 1,000 youth in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Houston and D.C. participated on this nationwide celebration. Every of the native occasions featured high-energy and enjoyable tennis actions, off-court academic alternatives, and wholesome lunch for the youth individuals of the NJTL packages and their households.

“Growing monetary wellness, like tennis expertise, begins with studying the basics, nurturing a wholesome mindset, and working towards behaviors. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is dedicated to serving to our subsequent era of shoppers, together with their households and communities, develop good cash habits.” Mentioned Peter Bergman, Head of Starter Buyer Section, Chase Client Financial institution. “We’re excited to have our Chase Neighborhood Managers on-site this yr to interact the youngsters in enjoyable actions and to debate the significance of saving for objectives, studying about credit score, and planning for the longer term.”

The next NJTL chapters will obtain a Chase Return the Serve grant:

• Atlanta Youth Tennis & Schooling Basis (AYTEF) – Atlanta, Ga.
• South Atlanta Neighborhood Tennis Affiliation (SACTA) – Atlanta, Ga.
• Sportsmen’s Tennis & Schooling – Boston, Mass.
• Tenacity, Inc. – Boston, Mass.
• Kings County Tennis League – Brooklyn, N.Y.
• XS Tennis & Schooling Basis – Chicago, Ailing.
• Tennis Alternative Program – Chicago, Ailing.
• Love To Serve – Chicago, Ailing.
• The ACE Undertaking – Chicago, Ailing.
• Sure Evanston – Chicago, Ailing.
• Midwest Tennis & Schooling Basis – Chicago, Ailing.
• Benefit Cleveland – Cleveland, Ohio
• Dallas Tennis and Schooling Academy – Dallas, Texas
• Alternative Tennis – Detroit, Mich.
• Harlem Junior Tennis & Schooling Program – Harlem, N.Y.
• Houston Tennis Affiliation – Houston, Texas
• Zina Garrison Tennis Academy – Houston, Texas
• MaliVai Washington Youth Basis – Jacksonville, Fla.
• First Break Academy – Los Angeles, Calif.
• Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program – Los Angeles, Calif.
• 40 Love Basis – Los Angeles, Calif.
• InnerCity Tennis Basis – Minneapolis, Minn.
• Fred Wells Tennis & Schooling Inc. – Minneapolis, Minn.
• Directed Initiatives for Youth, Inc., dBA Excite All Stars – New Orleans, La.
• East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring – East Palo Alto, Calif.
• Legacy – Philadelphia, Pa.
• Portland Tennis & Schooling Basis – Portland, Oreg.
• Metropolitan Tennis & Schooling Group (MTEG) – Washington, D.C.
• Washington Tennis & Schooling Basis (WTEF) – Washington, D.C.