Our lasting impact

Supporting our community for nearly 30 years

Long Lasting Legacy

founder meeting with kids
Hartzog award

Founded in 1996, PT&E’s programs are community driven and designed. Our founder, Dr. Ernest Hartzog, was a leader in both the tennis community and Portland Public Schools, where he witnessed how families were facing systemic barriers to success, like lack of access to health resources and recreation. We are grateful to Dr. Hartzog for his vision to create a healthier Portland, and his continued guidance as a member of the PT&E Board of Directors.

Intentionally inclusive

We’re building an inclusive community where age, income, and ability are never obstacles to play or learning. PT&E is a non-membership, low-cost, and culturally-responsive organization with programs for everyone.

Boy in wheelchair playing tennis
Silhouette of a boy and girl holding hands, both wearing backpacks.

18,000 YOUTH SERVED

Since 1996, PT&E has empowered more than 18,000 youth through tuition-free, holistic programs designed to level the playing field — in the classroom, on the court, and in the community. PT&E exists to be a trusted community resource and safe haven. Our programs support local students’ success, supplementing the efforts of under-resourced schools in our community. At PT&E, each student receives over 1,000 hours of annual support, including academic, health, character development, and family engagement programming.

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family at graduation
Line drawing of a graduation cap on a black background

100% Graduate

All local high school seniors who participated in PT&E programs since our founding have graduated on-time to pursue the postsecondary path of their choosing, including higher education, trade school, and military service.

Impact report

A group of children sitting on a bench in a classroom, laughing and smiling, with tennis rackets on the floor in front of them, for an impact report cover.
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Letter addressed to PT&E family discussing 2024 achievements and milestones, signed by Campbell Glenn Garonzik, with statistics on youth served, hours of academic and athletic instruction, and volunteer hours at the bottom.
2024 board of directors and advisory board list with colorful icons at the top right and blue borders at the top and bottom.
A presentation slide with the title 'FINANCIALS' at the top. Three photos of children: one girl holding tennis balls, a boy crafting, and two children playing tennis. Two pie charts below show financial data, with total income of $1,290,235 and total
A newsletter featuring the impact of PT&E programs, including statistics on youth participation, support structures for growth, and graduation outcomes. Contains icons of a puzzle piece, tennis rackets, a graduation cap, and photos of students with a
Flyer for Our Public Tennis + Pickleball Center with information about nonprofit community programs, sponsors, and ways to get involved, including donations, volunteering, and playing tennis or pickleball.
Two children, a girl with long dark hair and a boy with dreadlocks, are lying on the floor writing on paper with pencils. They are in a room with a bookshelf in the background.

Belonging. Connection. Growth. Learning. Play. Perseverance.

Belonging. Connection. Growth. Learning. Play. Perseverance.