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USTA/MTEF has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Laureus USA

USTA/MTEF has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Laureus USA

Laureus USA is a non-profit, grant-making organization that works to improve the lives of youth and unite communities through the…

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Giving Tuesday is November 29, 2022!

Giving Tuesday is November 29, 2022!

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that unites people and organizations to change their communities and the world. It…

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Foundation and Section Name CEOs

Foundation and Section Name CEOs

DORIAN DYSON NAMED USTA/MIDWEST TENNIS & EDUCATION FOUNDATION CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dorian Dyson, current Chief Financial Officer…

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The Best They Can Be

The Best They Can Be

As a parent, there is so much you wish for your child but none so important as for them to…

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Fountain of Youth

Fountain of Youth

For centuries, explorers and adventurers looked for the “Fountain of Youth.” Cal Goeders found it at a free clinic in…

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Recipients of the 2022 Robert P. and Barbara D. Harris Community Tennis Grant

Recipients of the 2022 Robert P. and Barbara D. Harris Community Tennis Grant

Three Midwest organizations were recently named the recipients of the 2022 Robert P. and Barbara D. Harris Grant: Serving Up…

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Today’s Youth Reimagining Tennis for Everyone

Today’s Youth Reimagining Tennis for Everyone

“I am just an African American playing a rich person’s sport.” – Ibrahim K. from Inner City Tennis Project, Age…

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2022 Robert P. & Barbara D. Harris Grant Now Open!

2022 Robert P. & Barbara D. Harris Grant Now Open!

We are happy to announce the Robert P & Barbara D Harris Fund is now open for 2022. This grant…

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31 Days of Donations!

31 Days of Donations!

Is it possible for 15 people to raise over $25,000 in just 31 days? We decided to find out! When…

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Buddy Up: Next Phase

Buddy Up: Next Phase

The difference between Buddy Up and other programs is that they offer a comprehensive approach to as they strive to…

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2021 Heart For Community Award Winner: Pam Hammond

2021 Heart For Community Award Winner: Pam Hammond

The USTA/Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation (MTEF) would like to announce the 2021 winner of the Heart for Community- MTEF…

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Filling A Void

Filling A Void

Kids with Down Syndrome love tennis. This wonderful program, Buddy Up for Life, pairs every juniorathlete with a buddy who…

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