Improving the lives of promising, select students in Danbury by emphasizing:

EDUCATION

CHARACTER

TENNIS

HEALTH

Since 2006, we have served 75-80 at-risk, select students annually, aged 8-22. Our rigorous academic support system and health program builds strong, confident students who are successful on the court, in the classroom, and in life.

We have four primary goals: to stress the critical importance of education, to provide tools necessary to develop honorable character traits, to teach the basics of tennis, and to emphasize the value of nutrition and exercise. Specific and long term objectives are to improve report card grades, reading levels, high school graduation rates and establish career paths or college education. A successful Danbury Grassroots Academy participant will evolve over time to develop skills that demonstrate a strong work ethic. Students will learn to become personally responsible in all areas of their lives with a strong focus on their academics. Our program operates in our education and enrichment center on Main Street in Danbury and on the public tennis courts at Rogers Park.

Danbury Grassroots: Quantifying Success

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We are proud that our students have been accepted into presitgious universities including:

Impact

“As a Danbury educator of 29 years, I can attest to the vital role this organization plays in the lives of the students in our community. The academy provides students with a safe, structured environment where students feel supported and cared for while instilling values of responsibility, perseverance, and community engagement.”

Donna Cesca

Rogers Park Middle School

Grade 6 Social Studies

“On behalf of the city of Danbury, I would like to express my gratitude for the vital role that Danbury Grassroots Academy plays in our community. Your work is not only appreciated by those who it supports directly, but by all of us collectively. We here at the city of Danbury continually applaud your efforts, and we look forward to supporting you in the months and years ahead.”

Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves

“My student benefits from the wonderful work DGA does. They become more confident in class, participate more–especially in math and reading–and want to be their best.”

6TH GRADE TEACHER