USA Pickleball, the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., in partnership with A New Leaf, a Mesa nonprofit, recently unveiled a new pickleball court provided by Sport Court at La Mesita Family Shelter.

The Nov. 13 event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony following formal remarks, a youth clinic and a donation of pickleball equipment.

It highlighted the mission of USA Pickleball Serves, the organization’s charitable arm, to support inclusive play, educational youth programming and court enhancements, according to a release.

“We are thrilled to bring the joy of pickleball to A New Leaf’s community through USA Pickleball Serves,” Mike Nealy, CEO of USA Pickleball, said in the release. “This new court and youth clinic serve as symbols of our commitment to youth empowerment, healthy lifestyles and something we hope will become a long-term resource for this community.”

In addition to the court dedication and clinic, Fortune Tires, donated 60 sets of new tires, valued at $40,000, to residents of A New Leaf, which supports families experiencing homelessness and domestic violence.

“For most people, tires aren’t a luxury — they’re a necessity that provides critical mobility,” said Samuel Felberbaum, president of Fortune Tires. “This initiative goes beyond supplying tires; it’s about supporting A New Leaf’s mission to empower individuals and families as they work toward long-term stability and independence.”

USAP also donated pickleball paddles and Franklin balls.

“At A New Leaf, we are dedicated to creating opportunities that bring joy, stability and growth to families in our community, and this new pickleball court is a perfect example of that commitment,” said Michael Hughes, CEO of A New Leaf. “We are incredibly grateful to USA Pickleball and Fortune Tires for their generous support. This court and the resources provided by our partners will inspire healthy lifestyles, while also bringing families together in a way that strengthens our community.”

USA Pickleball’s mission is to promote the development and growth of pickleball in the U.S. and its territories. To learn more about USA Pickleball Serves, go to usapickleball.org.

To learn more about A New Leaf and its services, go to turnanewleaf.org.

Fortune Tires is the official USA Pickleball partner and exclusive tire partner. Go to fortunetireusa.com.