WHO WE ARE

StreetSquash was founded in September 1999 as a comprehensive youth enrichment program combining academic tutoring, squash instruction, community service, college and career awareness and preparation, leadership development, and mentoring for young people ages 11-24.

OUR MISSION

StreetSquash’s mission is to provide consistent, long-term, and reliable support to the children, families, and schools in Harlem. By exposing students to a broad range of experiences and by maintaining the highest standards, StreetSquash helps all participants realize their academic, athletic, and personal potential.

OUR GOALS

– To improve academic performance among all participants.

– To ensure all participants graduate from high school, enroll in and complete a post-secondary program, and gain meaningful employment.

– To help all participants develop healthy habits as it relates to physical and mental well-being.

– To support ongoing personal and professional development among all participants.

– To provide intensive squash training and ongoing competitive opportunities for all participants.

OUR IMPACT

100%
OF STREETSQUASH PARTICIPANTS
GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL

37% higher than New York City Public Schools

97%
OF STREETSQUASH PARTICIPANTS
MATRICULATE TO COLLEGE OR ANOTHER POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM

49% higher than New York City Public Schools

68%
OF STREETSQUASH PARTICIPANTS
GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE OR ANOTHER POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM

More than 4x the national average for students in the same demographic