Tennis & Sport
UnitedSets Tennis & Learning
Tennis education integrated with academic programming for holistic youth development.
Learn moreEmpowering lives through literacy & sport.
Community Literacy Club brings literacy, education, and tennis to young people and families — through after-school programs, camps, workshops, and community events.
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In partnership with
Scholastic
Literacy & books
5D Media
Media & storytelling
USTA
United States Tennis Association
Our mission
Building brighter futures, one community at a time.
Empowering lives — girls, boys, men, women, and families — through literacy & sport. We increase community literacy through after-school programs, events, camps, and workshops, and we support schools, community organizations, and fellow nonprofits.
500+
Students served each year
11
Active programs
4
Communities across NY & NJ
2020
Founded
What we do
From the court to the classroom
Civic & Cultural
Project BlackBench & Know Your Rights
Legal education preparing young people for leadership and careers in law and government.
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Literacy
Literacy for Life
Building essential health and financial knowledge through hands-on learning.
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Civic & Cultural
Cultural Literacy
Exploring history, social studies, and the contributions of diverse cultures.
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Health & Wellness
Health Education & Cardiac Testing
Raising heart-health awareness and providing cardiac testing for early detection.
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Civic & Cultural
Women Changemakers
Celebrating the achievements and societal impact of women.
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Snapshots from around the club
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Upcoming events
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30 PMKennedy Community Center, Hempstead, NY
Red Ball Tennis Class
A free red-ball tennis class open to the whole community — no experience needed. Rackets provided; all ages and skill levels welcome.
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Thu, Sep 3, 2:00 PMPS 133, Brooklyn, NY
PS 133 Back to School Event
CLC is hosting a Back to School event for PS 133 families — school supplies, activities, and a warm welcome to the new school year. Open to PS 133 students and their families.
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Fri, Sep 18, 8:00 PMOceanside Middle School, Oceanside, NY
Oceanside Middle School Community Event
CLC is partnering with Oceanside Middle School for an afternoon of community programming and activities. Open to Oceanside Middle School students and families.
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Volunteer an afternoon, sponsor a clinic, or pass this page along — it all reaches kids and families across New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and Newark.