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What’s in a Name?

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

With an ever greater focus on education, the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation changes its name to the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and launches a new mission, logo and website.

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Athletic Success

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

Former Team Agassi Member Asia Muhammad, who turned professional, reaches the finals of the Tennis Channel Open.

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Boney Continues to Excel

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

Just three weeks into her first collegiate spring season, former Team Agassi Member Candynce Boney is named “Atlantic 10 Player” and “Rookie of the Week” for the second week in a row and is also named “Player of the Week” by the Atlantic 10 Conference.

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Team Agassi Continues to Excel

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

Two graduates of Team Agassi, Candynce Boney and Tamilia Hicks, receive college scholarships to University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Virginia State University, respectively, based on their dedication to, and success in, tennis and academics.

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“Boys Hope” Realized

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

With AAFE support, four Boys Hope alumni pursue undergraduate and advanced degrees. Boys Hope is a non-profit organization that provides a family-like home and education environment for young boys who may otherwise be homeless or living in a shelter.

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Asia Muhammad Goes Pro

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

Asia Muhammad, a member of Team Agassi, represents the United States in the World Junior Tennis finals and makes it to the qualifying round of her first professional tournament.

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Scholarship Fund Renamed

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

AAFE’s scholarship fund established at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is renamed “The Cynthia Bunker and Joy McClenahan Memorial Scholarship Fund” to honor the memory of a friend and a longtime volunteer. The fund supports students in the College of Fine Arts.

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Team Agassi Heads to London

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

Six members of Team Agassi travel to London to compete in the Two Nations Challenge, a cultural exchange program between the United States Tennis Association and the Lawn Tennis Association.

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Agassi Cottage opens at Child Haven

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

AAFE expands its work with Child Haven with the opening of the “Andre Agassi Medically Fragile Cottage” for children.The Cottage provides comprehensive care for children who arrive with injuries or contagious illnesses, or who require physical and developmental care.

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Teen Center Opens

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

AAFE opens the Teen Center at Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club to give local youth a safe place to go after-school, as well as resources such as a computer lab and resume workshops.

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AAFE Serves up Team Agassi

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

AAFE creates Team Agassi, an elite tennis program at the Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club, with an emphasis on education. Team Agassi provides youth with the skills and resources required to obtain scholarships for college. The team of seven- to 17-year-olds competes nationally.

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Foundation Expands Support of Community Programs

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

AAFE supports new programs to improve the lives of underserved children. Beneficiaries include Las Vegas Inner-City Games, Las Vegas Sun Summer Camp, I Have a Dream Foundation, Project Youth and Boys Hope/Girls Hope of Nevada.

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Education is Added to our Focus

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

The Foundation commits funding to build to Agassi Center for Education at Child Haven, Clark County’s Child Protective Services. This will give children in protective custody the ability to continue their studies while at Child Haven.

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Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club Opens

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

AAFE opens the Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club in West Las Vegas. The new 25,000 square-foot facility includes two tennis courts, a basketball court, a computer lab, and a library. Colin Powell congratulates the Andre Agassi Club for being the nation’s 2,000th Boys & Girls Club.

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AAFE Extends its Reach

August 22, 2014 other Comments Off

AAFE provides support to the Nevada Tennis Association’s “Project Serve” program, Assistance League of Las Vegas’ “Operation School Bell” program, Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas and Class! Publications.

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