YES/Evanston NJTL

Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve the lives of Evanston youth through tennis and tutoring. We take seriously what President Obama said, "sports has the power to bring us together...There's a direct line between Jackie Robinson and me..." We strive to create opportunities for children in Evanston, especially those from low-income families and those struggling in school, to learn a lifetime sport, succeed with academics, and develop into healthy, well-rounded, well-educated, tolerant and compassionate human beings who will fulfill their potential and dreams and make their community and the world a better place.