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MISSION

StreetSquash’s mission is to provide consistent, long-term and reliable support to the children, families and schools in Harlem. By exposing these children to a broad range of experiences and by maintaining the highest standards, StreetSquash aims to help each child realize his or her academic and personal potential.

OUR GOALS

To improve academic performance
To develop an ethic of hard work and commitment
To boost self-confidence
To increase school attendance
To ensure young people earn a college degree
To support ongoing personal and professional development

FROM THE BLOG

  Since StreetSquash’s inception, founder George Polsky always referred to squash as a “hook” to get students into the building.
  Ladonis Gaillard was one of StreetSquash’s earlier participants, beginning the program in 2002 as a 12-year-old. She learned the
  Food insecurity is a growing problem in New York City. From the New York City Council website: According to

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