At a select number of our National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) sites this summer we will be implementing a new reading program referred to as “Drop Everything and Read” or “DEAR.” The program itself…
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Over the past four years, Legacy Youth Tennis and Education has been attempting to integrate its work in neighborhoods through a “place-based” strategy. What this term of art means is that our youth development programs…
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To view the full article, please click here Before David Broida traveled to Haiti to volunteer in April, he had read about the problems with international relief in the country still suffering from a devastating…
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To view the full article, please click here EROY FISHER recalled the good ol’ days for Hunting Park yesterday. “When I was a child, it was a wonderful place,” said Fisher, 42, president of Hunting…
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Ruthie is a constant presence here at the Center as she is on campus five days a week. A member of our Future Stars program, she enjoys participating in activities both on and off the…
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On behalf of the Legacy staff, I am proud to report that we have recently expanded of our Neighborhood-Based program into the Hunting Park community. With full access to six beautifully remodeled tennis courts, our…
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Many of you know that I practice Bikram yoga at city yoga in Manayunk, right down the street from Legacy. But did you also know I offer to shuttle kids to Saturday 10am class and…
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As part of our recruitment and retention initiative, we are actively reaching out to Philadelphia public and charter schools and creating meaningful partnerships. One of the schools with which we have developed a strong relationship…
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To view the full article, please click here Student athletes leave their own legacy in Haiti By Bernard J. Scally Inspired by the life of Arthur Ashe, Seven boys and two adults from Legacy Youth…
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To view the full article, please click here Local High School Student Speaks On Inspiring Trip To Haiti By Michelle Durham PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Several area students from the area had the opportunity to travel to…
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