CitySquash
We are a not-for-profit after-school enrichment program based in the Bronx at Fordham University and in Brooklyn at Poly Prep Country Day School. The organization helps motivated and talented young people from economically disadvantaged households fulfill their academic, athletic and personal potential.
CitySquash invests deeply in each of our 240 participants. Our commitment starts as early as third grade as team members develop strong character, improve academic performance, become competitive squash players, attend high quality high schools, and graduate from college.
CitySquash’s intensive, year-round programming includes squash, tutoring, mentoring, community service, travel, high school placement, college prep, career services and more.
Mission
CitySquash is a not-for-profit after-school enrichment program based in the Bronx at Fordham University and in Brooklyn at Poly Prep Country Day School. The organization helps motivated and talented young people from economically disadvantaged households fulfill their academic, athletic and personal potential.
CitySquash invests deeply in each of our 240 participants. Our commitment starts as early as third grade as team members develop strong character, improve academic performance, become competitive squash players, attend high quality high schools, and graduate from college. CitySquash’s intensive, year-round programming includes squash, tutoring, mentoring, community service, travel, high school placement, college prep, career services and more.
About
Our team members live in the Fordham, Morris Heights, East Tremont and Belmont sections of the Bronx, and the Bath Beach, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst and Red Hook neighborhoods of Brooklyn. According to the New York City Department of City Planning, the Bronx has the highest concentration of NYC residents living under the federal poverty level, and it is the lowest income county in New York State. CitySquash’s Bronx partner middle school, M.S. 45, has roughly 1,000 students, only two sports teams, and offers students gym class only once a week. According to the New York City Public Schools data, 97% of the student body is eligible for free or reduced lunch. At CitySquash’s Bronx partner elementary school, P.S. 205, 100% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch. At our Brooklyn partner school’s, PS 163 and PAVE Academy, 82% and 88% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch, respectively. Our students range from third grade students (eight years old) to college seniors (twenty-two years old). The demographic makeup of our team members is roughly 75% Hispanic, 20% African American, and 5% other ethnicity.
Volunteer
CitySquash welcomes volunteers! CitySquash relies on the help of volunteers for nearly all of our activities and events. Volunteering opportunities are available for tutors, coaches, mentors, fundraisers and other roles. Those interested in volunteering should fill out the form at this link or Email.