SquashSmarts Afterschool Youth Program

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2013 & 2010 Grant Recipient, Fund for Health & Human Services in Philadelphia -Pew Charitable Trusts

2012 Host, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” Campaign Launch to The United States Council of Mayors

2010 Winner, Robert P. Levy Award for Service to the Community -The Philadelphia Sports Congress

2009 Champion-in-Action Award for Youth Programming -Citizens Bank, NBC10, Philadelphia Inquirer

OUR MISSION SquashSmarts mission is to keep Philadelphia’s public school students in shape, in school and on track for graduation. SquashSmarts is a 501c3 non-profit organization operating out of West Philadelphia’s Drexel University and North Philadelphia’s Lenfest Center VOLUNTEER Become a volunteer in the classroom, on the squash court or in the community. Individuals like you help give our kids their best shot! Call or email us. 215-221-6860 info@squashsmarts.org DONATE TODAY Make a Secure Donation On-Line Network For Good SquashSmarts United Way Donor Choice #14586 PROUD PARTNERS SquashSmarts is a founding member of the National Urban Squash & Education Association, a founding member of the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, and a proud partner of the Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association, U.S. Squash and the U.S. Open Squash Championships at Drexel University The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative		SquashSmarts Graduation June 8, 2013 11:00am-1:00pm The Lenfest Center Join us for our Annual Student Awards Celebration SquashSmarts in the News “Turning A Life Around – Playing Squash” Thursday, November 15, 2012 Philadelphia Daily News by Ronnie Polaneczky SquashSmarts BestShotBall Thanks to the 250+ friends and 30+ sponsors who raised over $100,000 in honor of our Students and Past Board Presidents (L-R) Vince McGuinness, Jr., Andrew Holliman, Lisa Stokes, Belkis Garcia, Matt Stern, Marcus Major, Andy Nehrbas Friday, November 11, 2012 The Racquet Club of Philadelphia SquashSmarts Kids Day @ 2012 U.S. Open 100+ Philadelphia Public School Students joined in SquashSmarts Kids Day at Drexel University to kick off the 2012 U.S. Open Squash Championships Monday, October 8,201 Kids Day Details SquashSmarts Celebrates World Squash Day Thanks to Players and Friends Around The World Who Celebrated World Squash Day with our Kids Saturday, October 20 What Is World Squash Day? Let’s Move! Michelle Obama at SquashSmarts First Lady Michelle Obama selects the Lenfest Center to promote her new health initiative for kids. Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Press Release More Information Student Video Hear What The Kids Have To Say About SquashSmarts More News The Latest Activities and Information about the Program Make A Donation Support our Students’ Academic & Athletic Achievement Naming Opportunities Available Now! Physical Student Make A Permanent & Lasting Difference Volunteer Today In the Classroom, On the Squash Court, In the Community	OUR STAFF Stephen Gregg Executive Director Jeanie Shanahan Executive Assistant Katie Bicknese Program Director Jessica Kaszycki High School Academic Director Stephen Brown Middle School Academic Director Christopher Wert Squash & Fitness Director Dana Sanders Development Director Mithun Das CAA Coach-Mentor Devonte Harris CAA Coach-Mentor Sakora Miller CAA Coach-Mentor Kareem Price CAA Coach-Mentor Read Full Staff Bios LOCATIONS North Philadelphia The Lenfest Center 3890 North 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-221-6860 Directions West Philadelphia Drexel University 33^rd & Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-221-6860 Directions INITIATIVES Local and national collaboratives include the Alliance for a Healthier Generation healthy out-of school project, Up2Us CoachAcrossAmerica Coach-Mentor program, Nutritional Development Services meals provider, After School Activities Partnership.
	SquashSmarts is Giving Kids Their Best Shot!® SquashSmarts, c/o Lenfest Center, 3890 North 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Ph 215-221-6860 Fax 215-221-6866 info@squashsmarts.org