One of the treasures of New England is the many ways in which people, as individuals and/or as part of an organized effort reach out to help others. One good example, recently featured in Christian Science Monitor, is Ned Eames, who founded a Boston-based tennis/literacy program (Tenacity) designed to reach students who were in danger of dropping out of high school.
Tenacity activities combine tennis and fitness with literacy, tutoring, and mentoring activities. They are held both during the summer and school year. Currently approximately 5,000 kids (ages 6-16) participate in its summer programs at thirty sites. In addition, approximately 200 students (at five middle schools) participate during the school year.
To access this Christian Science Monitor article, please visit:
Christian Science Monitor: Ned Eames uses tennis to boost inner-city reading skills and graduation rates (12 SEP 11)
For more information about Tenacity, please visit:
Tenacity
Additional information:
Boston Business Journal: Ned Eames: Serving up success (21 APR 08)
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