Credit One Charleston Open selects Meeting Street Schools as official nonprofit

The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s premier women’s-only tennis event, has announced the selection of Meeting Street Schools as its official nonprofit partner.

Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life-changing education they deserve.”

The tournament selected this nonprofit organization because of the transformative opportunities it provides hard-working students,” said Bob Moran, president of Beemok Sports & Entertainment.

“We’re proud to officially recognize the exceptional educators and the dedicated students and families who are part of Meeting Street Schools,” Moran said. “Our award-winning tournament attracts players from across the globe, and this partnership will expand students’ worldview through interactions with these athletes. Not only will we welcome students to Daniel Island to experience world-class tennis, but we also will bring some of these top players to their neighborhoods and classrooms, creating meaningful connections and inspiring the next generation.”

Meeting Street Schools and the Credit One Charleston Open both are part of the Beemok portfolio, a collection of businesses and organizations that strive to make the Lowcountry and beyond a better place to live, work and play.

This new partnership celebrates both organizations’ shared commitment to excellence and to enhancing the Charleston community. The designation as the tournament’s nonprofit partner highlights one of the Charleston community’s most invaluable assets – its schools, said Josh Bell, president of Beemok Education, which includes Meeting Street Schools.

“We’re honored for this opportunity to showcase the incredible work happening in Meeting Street Schools,” Bell said. “Education is one of the most powerful ways we can uplift our communities, and Meeting Street Schools is one of the ways we’re changing the landscape of education in South Carolina.”

As the official nonprofit, Meeting Street Schools will benefit from direct support, enhanced visibility and unique student experiences, including on-court opportunities, athlete visits and funding for classroom libraries and enrichment programs.

During the tournament, one of the initiatives Meeting Street Schools will highlight is its new Teaching Fellows program, which is open for applications for the 2025-26 school year.

The Teaching Fellows program is a leadership development opportunity for ambitious recent graduates who want to make a difference through education. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in any major are encouraged to apply.

Additionally, Meeting Street Schools will be featured in ways such as:

• Student experiences: Students will have the unique opportunity to walk onto the courts alongside professional players and be honored for their achievements. Field trips sponsored by DXC Technology also will ensure students have the chance to watch top-tier tennis in person.
• Teacher recognition: Educators will participate in the ceremonial pre-match coin flip.
• Community impact: Proceeds from the pre-tournament Pro-Am will be used to create libraries in all Meeting Street Schools’ classrooms so students are surrounded with engaging books that foster a love of reading. Money also will be used to increase enrichment experience in schools so students can explore new passions, such as music and yoga.

“This is more than just a partnership; it’s an opportunity to inspire,” Moran said. “For students to step onto the same courts as world-class athletes and see firsthand the power of perseverance and excellence is truly special. These moments can ignite lifelong aspirations.”

About Meeting Street Schools

Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life-changing education they deserve.” The network was founded in 2008 to give hard-working students the opportunity to receive an education that would transform their lives.

About The Credit One Charleston Open

The Credit One Charleston Open is North America’s largest women-only tennis tournament. Formerly known as the Family Circle Cup and Volvo Car Open, the event relocated to Charleston, S.C., in 2001 from Hilton Head Island, S.C., and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022. Recognized as the WTA 500 Event of the Year in 2022, 2023 and 2024, the tournament traditionally attracts more than 90,000 spectators each year. It features a singles draw of 48 players, a qualifying draw of 24 players, and a doubles draw of 16 players. In partnership with Tennis Channel and WTA Media, the Credit One Charleston Open is broadcast from the first ball struck in main draw competition to the last ball played in the finals, reaching audiences across the U.S. and through 174 international partners. The tournament receives more than 100 hours of live tennis coverage, engaging millions of fans worldwide. The Credit One Charleston Open is owned and operated by Charleston Tennis, LLC. For more information, visit creditonecharlestonopen.com, call (843) 856-7900, email [email protected], Facebook (Credit One Charleston Open), Twitter (@CharlestonOpen) or Instagram (@CreditOneCharlestonOpen).