Giving Kids the Advantage!

Summer program starts June 25th

>> Free tennis lessons throughout the Capital Region will begin on June 25th. The complete schedule is posted below. Tennis lessons will be held at parks in Albany, Schenectady, Troy and Rensselaer, Monday through Friday, for kids ages 4-18 and adults. Everyone is welcome to participate, and there is no pre-registration process. For more information, and to read an FAQ about our summer program of free tennis lessons, click here>>

Healthy cooking

Nuhar Jaleel, 15-LOVE board member and owner of the Pilates Principle, hosted another successful healthy cooking class for 15-LOVE participants! To view photos of the event, visit 15-LOVE's Facebook page.

Event Photos >>

Capital hero

Congratulations to 15-LOVE alumnus and board member Ryan Artis for being recognized by NEWS10 ABC as a capital hero! Ryan, a local attorney, is an active on-court volunteer with the program, and maintains the program website.

Capital Hero Video >>

Park upgrades

Improvements at public tennis courts in the Capital Region will include blended lines for 10 and under tennis programming. Funding for these improvements was secured by 15-LOVE through a USTA grant program.

New Court Lines >>

More 15-LOVE news...

Read 15-LOVE's latest newsletter to read about 15-LOVE's Green Week, where participants learned the importance of recycling and participated in an art contest using recycled materials. Participants put on their thinking caps and came us with amazing ideas for their class creations. Also, learn more about how 15-LOVE works to promote healthy families.

Visit our News Archive for more 15-LOVE news.

15-LOVE Executive Director, Amber Marino, and 15-LOVE Board Member, Sugam Langer recently recorded a radio interview on local radio show Change Makers. To listen to the interview on iTunes, click here >>

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Since 1990, 15-LOVE has served over 35,000 inner-city youth and each day we strives to create, enhance and execute free programs that are beneficial to today’s youth.

15-LOVE has also offered a safe and positive environment to help kids get off the streets and create positive experiences and relationships with others. One 15-LOVE participant has said “…positive role models and a safe setting are necessary for people to grow and reach their true potential.”

Due to the continuous support of all of our donors thousands of kids will continue to receive free programming through the 15-LOVE Program. So we thank you for believing in us!