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Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Names Linda and Ian Swain Co-Chairs of “Court of Dreams” Benefit

Vice Chairs Also Named for 29TH Annual Fundraiser on April 27, 2012 Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education (AAYTE) in Philadelphia announced today that Linda and Ian Swain, of Haverford, will serve as co-chairs for the 29th Annual Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education “Court of Dreams” Benefit on Friday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at the [...]

Citizens Bank Foundation donates $30,000 for after-school program in Camden offered by Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education

PHILADELPHIA – The Citizens Bank Foundation announced today that it has awarded a $30,000 grant to underwrite Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education after-school educational enrichment and physical fitness programs at two schools in Camden. The grant will support after-school programs at Camden’s Cooper’s Poynt School and Rafael Cordero Molina Elementary School. A total of [...]

Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Serves an Ace by Switching on New Solar Power Energy Panels

Energy Cost Savings To Be Invested Into AAYTE Programs For Young People   PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 18, 2011 – Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education (AAYTE) today marked an important milestone in its history when it “switched on” a new $1.6 million solar power energy system, eventually providing a 50 percent energy savings, which will [...]

Local Food Businesses Help Raise Money for Tennis Scholarships

October 5, 2011 By Lane Blackmer for NewsWorks Five emerging culinary masterminds collaborated this weekend to showcase their unique styles while raising money for charity. When co-owner of Pitruco Pizza, Jonah Fliegelman, was tossing around ideas for his gourmet food truck’s grand opening, Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education (AAYTE) immediately came to mind. “I thought [...]

Huntingdon Valley’s Sandra Goodstein to Receive Laroque Award

PHILADELPHIA, PA, September 6, 2011 – Sandra Goodstein, of Huntingdon Valley, PA, will receive the Jerome A. Laroque Award from Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education (AAYTE) for the continued leadership and generosity of the Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation and its belief in the power of the organization to create transformative opportunities for young people.  [...]

AAYTE Tennis Stars Claim Singles, Doubles Titles at ATA National Tourney in Atlanta

PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 22, 2011 –Tauheed N. Browning, 8, of West Philadelphia, who has been playing tennis at Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education since he was five-and-a half years old, walked of with two titles, singles and doubles, in the 10-and-under competition at the American Tennis Association National Tournament this month in Atlanta, GA. [...]

Doubles Pair Win Nation’s Most Prestigious USTA Tourney for 12 and Under

Nathan Perrone (left), 12, of Marlton, NJ, and Alex Rotsaert, of Villanova, PA, proudly display Gold Balls presented to them to signify their winning doubles tennis crown at USTA Boys National Clay Court Championships in Winston Salem, NC. It was first time that current participants of Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education (AAYTE) in Philadelphia won Gold [...]

Citizens Bank Donates $20,000 for Scholarships

Citizens Bank donates $20,000 for scholarships to Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education program 280 youths will pay just $35 for the seven-week tennis program June 29, 2011 Philadelphia, Pa – Citizens Bank announced today a donation of $20,000 to sponsor a scholarship program for 280 Philadelphia children participating in the Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education [...]

Campbell Soup Foundation Sponsors 15 Camden Children on Trip to International Tennis Hall of Fame

 MEDIA ADVISORY    CAMPBELL SOUP FOUNDATION SPONSORS 15 CAMDEN CHILDREN ON TRIP TO INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME Children are Members of Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Program   CAMDEN, N.J., July 5, 2011 – Campbell Soup Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB), is sponsoring 15 Camden children on an [...]

May All Your Serves Be Aces: Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Center Honors Doug Conant and Campbell at Annual Benefit

Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Center Honors Doug Conant and Campbell at Annual Banquet   Click Here for Campbell Soup Article