SquashSmarts is an award-winning youth enrichment program improving the lives of underserved youth from Philadelphia public schools by providing intensive, long-term academic tutoring and squash instruction while imparting high standards of personal integrity, health and fitness, and service to the community. The Nelson Foundation’s support is enabling SquashSmarts to expand its mentoring and education programs in West and North Philadelphia and to accelerate the positive change its students make in their own lives and in their greater community.

• • • 7-Year Commitment to Every Child
    • $5,000 Invested per Year per Child
    • 100% Free to Students and Families
    • 254 Instructional Sessions per Year
    • 220 Participants: 132 Students, 88 Alumni
    • 97%Grade-to-Grade Matriculation
    • 93% Year-over-Year Student Retention
    • 60% of Staff Are SquashSmarts Graduates

SquashSmarts, Inc.
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