Serve the Future AZ

10/07/2026

📣 Save the date—and bring your friends! 🙏

Join us for Serve the Future’s 2027 Winter Triples Tournament, our biggest fundraiser of the year, on January 9, 2027, from 10 AM–1 PM at Phoenix Country Club.

This year, we’re aiming to raise $150,000 to expand our in-school programming from eight schools to twelve, hire additional coaches, and grow our new outreach program, Generation Connect!

Your support helps students feel Seen, Encouraged, Respected, Valued, and Empowered. Through Generation Connect, they also put those lessons into action—giving back to the community that has given so much to them and building meaningful connections across generations.

Whether you play, sponsor, donate, or cheer us on, you can help more young people grow through tennis, mentorship, and service.

📍 Phoenix Country Club | 2901 N. 7th St., Phoenix
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

👉Or register here: https://www.servethefuture.org/store/p/2027wintertriples

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Leslie Banks Gira Schofield

10/01/2026

🥳 THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 🙏

Last saturday evening, Serve the Future experienced community, commitment and an outpouring of generosity. 🎾💚

This is exactly the community we want to build. Where people show up for one another, make room for new connections and help young people see what’s possible.

Our Fall Triples Tournament brought that spirit to life—bringing people together on the court for a good cause. Thank you to everyone who registered and supported the event. Your generosity creates more opportunities for our STF students to build confidence, develop their skills and grow on and off the court.

To the faces in this photo and everyone behind the scenes: thank you for being part of their future.

Leslie Banks Gira Schofield Tennis Lessons by Karen USTA Southwest United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) USTA Foundation Rene Matusiak WCRS Laura Townsend Mullins Bunny Bruning

09/25/2026

🥳 Congratulations to Leslie Banks, Founder & Executive Director of Serve the Future, on receiving the National Industry Excellence Award at the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) World Conference.🎾

This recognition honors Leslie’s exceptional leadership and her enduring commitment to young people.

❤️ At Serve the Future, our SERVE mission is more than an acronym—it is a daily promise that students will be:

✅ Seen
✅ Encouraged
✅ Respected
✅ Valued and
✅ Empowered

Leslie embodies that promise through her advocacy, compassion, and determination to create meaningful opportunities for every student we serve.

Her leadership is a powerful testament to what excellence looks like when it is rooted in purpose and community.

We are immensely proud of Leslie and grateful for the example she continues to set. 😍

Leslie Banks Rene Matusiak Gira Schofield Racquet Sports Professionals Association Bunny Bruning USTA Southwest United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) USTA Foundation WCRS

09/23/2026

Register today! See you Saturday!!

https://www.servethefuture.org/store/p/2026-fall-triples-tournament

09/20/2026

📣 6 days to go!
😎 Spots limited!
👇 Still time to register!

👉 Register: https://www.servethefuture.org/store/p/2026-fall-triples-tournament

09/14/2026

💪Every wonder the impact you have when supporting Serve the Future?

Hear the answer right from one of our students? 👇

When you register for our Fall Tennis Triples Tournament, you enable stronger communities, confident students and brighter futures!

Register today! https://www.servethefuture.org/store/p/2026-fall-triples-tournament

https://youtu.be/ofYIvxtgiIc?si=hWHAshznWRwM5Jjp

Tennis Lessons by Karen Gira Schofield Leslie Banks
USTA Southwest USTA Foundation United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) WCRS Bunny Bruning

What keeps a young person coming back to Serve the Future?In this...

09/12/2026

09/10/2026

📣 Your perfect Saturday evening: tennis, community, impact. Join us on Sept 26! 🎾

👉 Register today: https://www.servethefuture.org/store/p/2026-fall-triples-tournament

Leslie Banks Tennis Lessons by Karen Gira Schofield

09/02/2026

🙏 With sincere gratitude, we would like to thank Wendy Flood and the Laveen Community Council - LCC for taking the time to hear the Serve the Future story and the difference we are making in our communities. ❤️

💪 We look forward to a fruitful and impactful partnership as we join forces to continue our mission to bring together students, families, educators, and community leaders to develop the confidence, leadership, resilience, and future-ready skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Learn more: www.servethefuture.org

Leslie Banks USTA Southwest Gira Schofield United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) USTA Foundation

09/01/2026

💪 Grab your squad, grab your racquets, grab your spot! Our Fall Triples Tennis Tournament is calling your name. 📣 🎾

Register today! 👉 https://www.servethefuture.org/store/p/2026-fall-triples-tournament

Leslie Banks Gira Schofield USTA Southwest USTA Southwest United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) USTA Foundation Tennis Lessons by Karen

Serve the Future 2026 Fall Triples Tennis Tournament supports the nonprofit by expanding access to more underserved youth.