A comprehensive youth enrichment program in Harlem
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.
Dedicated to developing young people in Harlem, StreetSquash provides a transformative multi-year program centered on academic achievement, athletic excellence in squash and personal well being.
Our Impact
- 100%
of StreetSquash participants graduate from high school
37% higher than New York City Public Schools
- 97%
of StreetSquash participants matriculate to a post-secondary program
49% higher than New York City Public Schools
- 82%
of StreetSquash participants graduate with a post-secondary degree
Over 5x the national average of students in the same demographic
Programs
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Blog
Mohamed and Marwan ElShorbagy to Headline 18th Annual StreetSquash Cup
For the first time in the Cup history, the organization will host a special pro exhibition match featuring two active players in the global Top 15, including one actively ranked in the Top 10.
7th Annual Tee off for StreetSquash Brings in Over $165,000
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our golfers, sponsors, and supporters, we brought together more than 100 golfers and raised over $165,000 in support of StreetSquash programs and participants!
10th Grader Reflects on Brown Pre-College Program
Stephanie B, a StreetSquash 10th-grader, completed a two-week pre-college program at Brown University during the summer, returning to Harlem with a community action plan focused on neurological health awareness.
Partners
- Amherst College
- Beautify Harlem
- Bespoke Education
- Beyond Sport
- Camp Herrlich
- Class Bank
- Columbia Community Service
- Columbia University
- Concrete Safari
- Corner Squash
- Dalton High School
- Fola Financial
- Harlem Business Alliance
- Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement
- Harlem Grown
- Harrow
- Hope for New York
- Hunter College Bachelor of Social Work Department
- Junior Board
- Kent School
- Kings Towers
- Laureus USA
- LB Squash
- Manhattan College Black Student Union
- Manhattan College Work Study Program
- McKinsey & Co.
- Monetary Monarch
- MSquash
- New York Public Library
- New York Squash
- Parenting Journey
- Partnership for After-School Education
- Squash and Education Alliance
- Tournament of Champions
- U.S. Squash
- Van Cortlandt Park
“I feel like it's working and it's nice having someone to hear me out. I now know what to do when I'm stressed and know how to find ways to help me chill.”