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Community Literacy ClubEst. 2020

Empowering 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.

A student reading the book Herstory aloud to two classmates in the gym
Three young boys smiling with junior rackets on the gym floor
Two smiling students holding a tennis racket in the gym

500+

Students served each year

11

Active programs

4

Communities across NY & NJ

2020

Founded

What we do

From the court to the classroom

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A young player holding a tennis racket on an outdoor court at a UnitedSets clinic
Tennis & Sport

UnitedSets Tennis & Learning

Tennis education integrated with academic programming for holistic youth development.

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Two students playing chess together at the library
Civic & Cultural

Project BlackBench & Know Your Rights

Legal education preparing young people for leadership and careers in law and government.

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Three children reading a picture book together in the gym
Literacy

Literacy for Life

Building essential health and financial knowledge through hands-on learning.

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A smiling student wearing a Juneteenth 'Believe, Achieve, Succeed' shirt
Civic & Cultural

Cultural Literacy

Exploring history, social studies, and the contributions of diverse cultures.

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A community health table with My Native Plate nutrition education materials
Health & Wellness

Health Education & Cardiac Testing

Raising heart-health awareness and providing cardiac testing for early detection.

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Two young girls reading Trailblazers: The Unmatched Story of Women's Tennis
Civic & Cultural

Women Changemakers

Celebrating the achievements and societal impact of women.

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Moments

Snapshots from around the club

A coach and young players rallying over a mini tennis net in the gym
Mini-net rallies after school
Four young players striking a pose with their rackets
Team UnitedSets, ready to play
A student studying the chessboard mid-game
Deep focus at chess club
Kids rallying across a portable net on an outdoor court
First serves on the summer courts
Two boys reading a picture book together on a park bench
Chapter break at the park
A teen smiling with his medal at a USTA youth event
Medal day at a USTA youth event
CLC kids in their seats at a stadium show, one wearing a Stitch hat
Big-arena field trip day

Get involved

Upcoming events

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UnitedSets Spring Tennis & Reading Clinic
Sun, Oct 25, 9:00 AMWestchester County, NY

UnitedSets Spring Tennis & Reading Clinic

A free Saturday clinic combining beginner tennis instruction with a guided reading circle. Rackets and books provided. Open to ages 7–14.

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Financial Literacy Family Workshop
Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 PMNewark, NJ

Financial Literacy Family Workshop

Learn banking basics, budgeting, and saving in a hands-on session for the whole family. Part of our 'What Is a Bank Account?' program.

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CLC Community Spelling Bee
Mon, Nov 16, 5:00 PMLong Island, NY

CLC Community Spelling Bee

Cheer on local students at our annual community spelling bee celebrating literacy and learning. Refreshments served; all are welcome.

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Join us on the court and in the reading circle.

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.