
BENEFITING: CITYSQUASH
ORGANIZER: CITYSQUASH
EVENT: 2016 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
EVENT DATE: Nov 06, 2016
THE STORY:
CITYSQUASH wrote -
CitySquash is a not-for-profit after-school enrichment program based in the Bronx at Fordham University and in Brooklyn at Poly Prep. The organization helps motivated and talented young people from economically disadvantaged households fulfill their academic, athletic and personal potential.
Founded in 2002, CitySquash serves 192 elementary, middle, high school and college students. For our participants, CitySquash is an intensive, year-round commitment that includes squash, tutoring, mentoring, community service, travel, culture, high school placement, college prep, and career support. CitySquash begins working with students in third grade and serves them through college graduation.