WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1999, StreetSquash is a transformative pathways program committed to empowering students from 6th grade through six years after high school. Our comprehensive, free program offers homework help, one-on-one tutoring, college access, mental health counseling, and career placement services. Beyond academics, we introduce the sport of squash, fostering physical well-being and teamwork. Our multi-year commitment ensures continuous support for students as they navigate their educational journey and beyond.


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

FROM THE BLOG

  StreetSquash was recently featured on the syndicated program America's Black Forum. See the full segment below:  
Yahaira Dominguez was born in the Bronx to Dominican parents and was raised in Washington Heights. Following high school, she
Nasean Catron started at StreetSquash in 2008 and that was the beginning of his road to independence. His first experience

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