The mission of RodneyStreet is to foster a lifelong love of tennis and learning.  The mission of Down the Line and Beyond Foundation, Inc. (DTLB), is to facilitate positive character and education development for Philadelphia area youth through the sport of tennis, to maximize each child’s full potential on and off the court. Given the similarity of these missions, RodneyStreet and DTLB have agreed that RodneyStreet is the perfect organization to continue the work DTLB has done for youth for more than a decade.

Accordingly, RodneyStreet will be managing DTLB charitable funds arm moving forward. “The Down the Line and Beyond Fund” (DTLB Fund) will provide two scholarship award programs to under-resourced youth in the Delaware and Philadelphia areas. The scholarship awards will be made directly to recipients to support education, tennis, or college scholarships for deserving youth between the ages of 10 and 18.

  • These two award programs will be named “The Delaware Smash Sportsmanship Award “The Delaware Smash Sportsmanship Award in honor of Billie Jean King and Jeffrey Harrison" and "The Perseverance and Character Award made possible by the Eppley Family" and will each be awarded to deserving individuals on an annual to deserving individuals on an annual basis  
    • “The Delaware Smash Sportsmanship Award in honor of Billie Jean King and Jeffrey Harrison" will be given to two individuals who have chosen tennis as their primary sport and display outstanding character goth on and off the court. 
    • “The Perseverance and Character Award made possible by the Eppley Family” will be given to two individuals who have chosen tennis as their primary sport and have overcome great odds and shown outstanding perseverance to excel both on and off the court.

Stay tuned for more information on the award application process!

  • The DTLB Fund will also provide funding to the Bodine High School Tennis team in Philadelphia for coaching, equipment, and clothing.