USTA FOUNDATION RECEIVED $150,000 FROM CHASE TO SUPPORT TENNIS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT 10 NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS AND LEARNING NETWORK CHAPTERS IN 2018
Selected NJTL Chapters each received $15,000 and hosted the Fifth Annual "Return the Serve Fun Day presented by Chase" on July 13, 2018.
For the fifth consecutive year, the USTA Foundation partnered with longtime US Open sponsor Chase to award 10 National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters with a grant. In 2018, Chase increased those grants to $15,000 to each chapter. Funding supports year-round tennis and education programming that engages kids in the A.C.E. curriculum (Academic Creative Engagement), the USTA Foundation's signature academic initiative.
On July 13, Chase helped each NJTL grant recipient host a “Return The Serve Fun Day” to celebrate each chapter’s programming and its impact on youth. Thousands of students in the selected cities will take part in this nation-wide celebration.
Each of the 10 local events featured high-energy and fun tennis activities, off-court educational opportunities, and a healthy lunch for the youth participants of the NJTL programs, along with their families. In addition, the events included a check presentation to the NJTL chapter leaders by a local Chase representative.
The following NJTL chapters each received a $15,000 grant:
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A's & Aces – New Orleans, LA
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Dallas Tennis Association – Addison, TX
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First Break Academy – Los Angeles, CA
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MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation – Jacksonville, FL
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Metropolitan Tennis & Education Group – Upper Marlboro, MD
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Houston Tennis Association – Houston, TX
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New York Junior Tennis & Learning – Woodside, NY
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Portland Tennis & Education – Portland, OR
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San Francisco Recreation and Parks – San Francisco, CA
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The ACE Project – Riverdale, IL
“Chase continues to serve as an outstanding supporter of our charitable mission,” said Dan Faber, Executive Director, USTA Foundation. “The increase in grant funding speaks volumes about Chase's commitment to the communities we serve. This incredible five-year partnership has truly enhanced our ability to help under-resourced youth with impactful tennis and education programs.”
“As a sponsor of the US Open for 37 years, we’re proud to support the USTA Foundation and its NJTL programs’ mission to help today’s youth build confidence, camaraderie, and ultimately pursue their dreams,” said Kate Schoff, Executive Director for Sports and Entertainment at JPMorgan Chase.
Click here to watch highlights from 2018 Chase Return the Serve events.
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2017 Chase Return the Serve Video