Teaching character, resilience, and life skills on the court
First Serve Opportunities introduces rural and underserved youth to tennis, athletic discipline, academic mentorship, and college athletic scholarship pathways at no cost.
Where dedication meets lasting transformation
Structured, accountable community initiatives tailored to our local community's greatest needs.
Junior Tennis Clinics & Coaching
Certified USTPA instruction providing fundamental footwork, racquet skills, and mental conditioning for youth ages 6 to 18.
Read full scope →Racquet & Apparel Sponsorship
Outfitting every young athlete with high-performance tennis racquets, court shoes, moisture-wicking apparel, and tournament bags.
Read full scope →Academic Tutoring & Court Study
Mandatory homework completion and academic tutoring stations before practice, reinforcing scholastic excellence.
Read full scope →College Scholarship Navigation
Guiding high school athletes through recruitment showcases, NCAA eligibility requirements, and college scholarship applications.
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Rooted in service, driven by accountability
First Serve Opportunities was founded with a singular conviction: lasting change occurs when compassion is paired with rigorous operational transparency. Under the leadership of Maurice Benton Jr Jackson, our programs are designed to break generational cycles and provide stable foundations.
As an authorized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, every dollar contributed directly finances programs on the ground in Bolivar, MO.
Public Accountability & Tax Status
Direct verification of our exempt entity filings and federal EIN.
- Legal Entity
- First Serve Opportunities
- Tax Status
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- Federal EIN
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20-2716178 - Registered Address
- 115 E Maupin Street, Bolivar, MO 65613
- Leadership
- Maurice Benton Jr Jackson (Athletic Program Director & Coach)
- Official Inquiries
- maurice@1stserve.org • (423) 635-4415