We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS
Hall of Famer Gigi Fernandez
Mission
Our mission is to inspire compassion, foster connection, and empower individuals and communities to make a positive impact while assisting individuals and organizations impacted by natural and other disasters through the common bond of tennis. We plan to provide immediate, effective, and sustainable disaster relief assistance to individuals and communities impacted by natural and other disasters.
Vision
- Build a collective philanthropic tennis community
- Serve communities, individuals, and organizations impacted by natural or other disasters, providing reassurance and support when it's needed most
- Support innovative approaches to philanthropy
- Seek to increase our membership by gathering friends with similar goals and ideals
"I founded Tennis for Hope after my house flooded during the Florida Hurricanes. While going through the most devastating and traumatic period of my life, I realized how lucky I was that I could start rebuilding right away, while so many around me couldn't. That experience inspired me to create Tennis for Hope to help bring our tennis community together to support those affected by natural disasters.” Gigi Fernandez - Founder
Membership Levels
Member
Tennis for Hope Members receive some of the perks of membership and can be involved in committees, volunteer and help plan events. They will be as involved as they can or want based on both of our needs.
Advisory Member
Advisory Members support the organization in a more meaningful way. Advisory Members receive all the perks of membership and have input on the direction of the organization. They can also be silent investors.
Founding Member
Founding Members receive all the perks of membership and can be further involved. Founding Members will be an integral part of the foundation's success and can be involved in the direction and growth of the organization.
Are You or Someone in the Tennis Community in Need
Tennis for Hope is here to support members of the tennis community who are facing challenges and need assistance. Whether you’re an individual, a coach, or part of an organization, we offer grants to help you overcome hardships, build resilience, and stay connected through the game we all love.
Gigi’s Personal Hurricane Story
How Tennis for Hope was Founded
After Gigi's house flooded during Hurricane Helene, she started Tennis for Hope to help people in the tennis community affected by natural disasters.
The Wrath of Hurricane Helene
My Personal Coping Story - Make Lemonade out of Lemons
Hurricane Milton - A Wild Night
Making a Difference - Tennis for Hope is Born
Become a Member
Becoming a member of Tennis for Hope offers a unique opportunity to support a mission focused on helping those in the tennis community affected by natural disasters nationwide. By joining at the inception, members help shape the charity’s direction empowered to make decisions that will help those within the tennis community to recover and rebuild after crises.
Members agree to make a yearly pledge, providing the charity with a reliable source of support to carry out its mission of helping those in the tennis community impacted by natural disasters. This annual commitment is crucial, as it will enable the organization to respond swiftly when disasters strike, ensuring that affected individuals receive timely assistance, whether it’s through immediate relief supplies, financial aid, or resources for long-term recovery. The pledged contributions of founding members will lay the groundwork for a sustainable support system, allowing the charity to plan and prepare for unexpected events proactively.