2 minute read
Social Services Programs
by itecenters
In 1976, six visonaries who loved tennis and understood the intrinsic values of the game, realized their dream, by opening the first tennis center in Ramat Hasharon. That dream has since grown into the largest social services organization in Israel.
Girls’ Empowerment
The Girls’ Empowerment Program seeks to foster autonomy and self-confidence among all girls living in Israel through tennis lessons, physical fitness, health instruction, and empowerment seminars led by trained professionals. Employing a mix of education, support, and encouragement, the program aims to equip young women with the tools they need to make healthy choices and succeed.
Special Needs
The Special Needs Program provides a nurturing environment where children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical challenges can feel comfortable and valued for who they are, building friendships, and becoming part of a welcoming community.
Healthy Living
ITEC is alway slooking to meet the most pressing needs of Israeli’s children. In 2013, with the childhood obesity rates in Israel at nearly 17%, ITEC, in conjunction with certified dieticians, created a special program to address the issue of obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children and families.
Living Together
Through intentional programming designed to bring together and build community among all of Isreal’s youth, ITEC encourages children and families of diverse backgrounds to engae in constructive dialogue, set shared goals, and realize their commonalities, enriching their lives and building bridges of peace in the region.
Abraham’s Bridge
In the spirit of the historic 2020 Abraham Accords, a groundbreaking collaboration effort between ITEC and Arab leadership began, opening new doors across Israel.
Embrace
Embrace is ITEC’s most comprehensive and holistic iniative for youth defined as at-risk, meaning they are less likely to transition successfully into adulthood. Embrace is designed to support, as well as socially and mentally empower, youth through counseling, mentoring, social and educational enrichment, tennis lessions, and fitness instruction.
Ethiopian Integration
ITEC has a long and rich history of providing opportunities and support to immigrant childdren from all over the world, including the former Soviet Union, South Lebanon, Nigeria, Sudan, and Ethiopia, as well as the children of foreign workers from Africa, Asia, and beyond.
Head Start
ITEC’s Ami Ram Head Start Program was founded by Andy Ram, ITEC Alumni and 3-time Gran Slam Doubles Champion, in honor of his father, Ami Ram z”l, to strengthen communities by providing opportunities for children living in areas on the periphery of Israeli society to play tennis and have educational instruction.
23 Communities
In 1976, six visionaries from Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom realized their dream and opened the first center for tennis in Israel. Since then, ITEC has grown to 23 communities, including 18 centers and 5 sattelite centers.
36% Of Children In Israel Live On Or Below The Poverty Level.
Over 20,000 Children Participate In ITEC Programs Every Year.
Israel Tennis & Education Centers Is One Of The Largest Children’s Social Service Agencies In Israel.
ITEC Has 23 Centers Across Israel, Located In Diverse, Underprivileged Neighborhoods.
ITEC Welcomes Children Of All Backgrounds And Religions. No Child Turned Away.
ITEC Serves 100’s Of Hot Meals Every Day.
Media Outreach as High as 409 Million UVMs (Unique Views Per Month)
Social Media Outreach 30,000+ Unique Users Per Month
48% Current Monthly Audience Growth Rate
• Philathropy News Digest • eJewish Philanthropy
• The Chronicle of Philanthropy
• Yahoo News • Yahoo Sports • Palm Beach Post
• One News Page
• Rumble
• Stroll Spotlight
100s Of ITEC Graduates Have Received Tennis Scholarships At US Colleges And Universities. For more information visit www.itecenters.org 3275 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 102 | Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (954) 480-6333
Contact Information
Contact and Payment
Listing (exactly as you would like it listed in event materials)
Contact Person, Title
Address [ ] Home [ ] Work
City State Zip
Cell Phone
Payment (ALL FIELDS REQUIRED)
[ ] $10,000 - Title Sponsor
[ ] $5,000 - Presenting Sponsor
[ ] $1,000 - Event Sponsor
Please Make Check’s Payable to Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation 3275 West Hillsboro Blv., Suite 102 Deerfield Beach, FL
EIN: 13-2961273
Card Number
Name as it Appears on Card
Signature
Name of Company
To submit a completed form or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Marcy Guttman at mguttman@itecenters.org or (917) 806-0488.