Tennis with purpose
Every rally can open a court.
Every Rally Counts turns volunteer tennis sessions, equipment drives, and community support into greater access to the game for young people in Newark.
An independent student-led initiative supporting youth tennis access in Greater Newark.
Play the game. Grow the game.
Anyone can take part — book a volunteer session, make a direct donation to Greater Newark Tennis & Education, contribute equipment, or help recruit the next volunteer. There's no single way in, and every contribution moves the same mission forward.
How it works
A simple way to take part
A donation is encouraged, though it's always voluntary — booking a session never requires one.
Book
Request a hitting, practice, or beginner-friendly session.
Rally
Meet Jonah on a mutually agreed public tennis court.
Give
Make an optional direct donation to GNTE or contribute equipment.
Multiply
Help recruit players, volunteers, clubs, and sponsors.
The mission
Four ways the work happens
Rally Sessions
Volunteer hitting sessions, beginner-friendly support, match practice, and community tennis experiences.
Equipment Access
Collection of racquets, balls, bags, grips, shoes, and other usable tennis equipment.
Volunteer Network
Recruiting student athletes, adult players, and community members to give time, equipment, or expertise.
Transparent Impact
Clear, verified reporting of sessions, volunteer hours, donations directed, and equipment collected.
Impact
Verified results
Rallies completed
Volunteer hours
Directed to GNTE
Racquets collected
Volunteers recruited
Last updated July 26, 2026
Beneficiary
Supporting tennis access in Newark
Greater Newark Tennis & Education works with young people in Greater Newark through tennis, education, mentorship, and life-skills programming. Every Rally Counts directs the financial contributions it inspires straight to their official donation page.
Every Rally Counts is an independent student-led initiative supporting Greater Newark Tennis & Education. References to GNTE identify the intended beneficiary and do not imply formal sponsorship or endorsement.
The founder
Why I started Every Rally Counts
Jonah Blumenthal is a New York City student, varsity tennis captain, and longtime junior performance player. He has spent years on court chasing the sport at a competitive level — and just as many years on public courts, where a good rally is available to anyone who shows up with a racquet and a little patience.
Meet Jonah →Equipment access
A racquet can start a lifetime of play.
Usable equipment sitting in a closet can become someone's first racquet. Here's what we accept:
- Racquets
- Tennis bags
- Tennis balls
- Grips and overgrips
- Athletic shoes
- Strings and basic accessories
