Supporting Tennis in Chicagoland

You can share your love of tennis with others by supporting a number of charitable organizations that accept donations in order to fund non-profits that provide tennis opportunities for those who might not otherwise have access. Volunteer opportunities also are available.

Organizations in the Chicago District doing this great work include:

The ACE Project (ACE)

ACE’s mission is to nurture children living in underserved communities by building character, confidence, and competency through the sport of tennis. Committed to offering comprehensive after-school programs based around tennis and tailored to any student population, ACE provides programs at no cost to the school or parents. ACE also equips mentors, tutors, trainers, and parents with the tools they need to sustain effective programs within their communities and beyond. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Love to Serve (LTS)

LTS’ mission is to provide quality tennis and education programs that contribute to positive youth development, improve student academic outcomes, and build knowledge and skills for future success in college and careers. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Maywood Tennis Association (MTA)

MTA teaches life skills, through the game of tennis, to youth in underserved communities, exposing young people to a host of positive influences that prepare them for a successful future. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Serve and Return Chicago

The mission of Serve & Return Chicago is to positively impact the lives of children in Chicagoland’s under-served communities through the game of tennis. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Tennis Opportunity Program (TOP)

For 30 years, TOP has been changing the game for Chicago area kids through the power of tennis. TOP dedicates 100% of its donations to athletic and academic training for TOP Scholars, helping make the dream of going to college on scholarship a reality. CLICK HERE to learn more.

XS Tennis and Education Foundation (XSTEF)

The XSTEF mission is to provide Chicago’s underserved youth with an enriching safe-haven and positive pathway to college through community-based tennis and academic enrichment program. XSTEF emerged from XS Tennis, a program that started in 2005 on Chicago’s South Side with a small cohort of tennis players. With the belief that no child should be left behind, XS Tennis formed XSTEF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, in order to reach and support a greater number of Chicago’s urban youth. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Equipment Donation

Not sure what to do with your old Wilson T-2000 racquet?! You can turn your old equipment into funds for Serve and Return Chicago which will support youth tennis programs throughout Chicagoland. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Volunteering

CDTA is always looking for new volunteers to join committees; assist at tournaments, events, and festivals; help promote the game and more. CLICK HERE to let us know you are interested.