At StreetSquash, we believe that youth sports and academic development must go hand in hand with mental resilience. A student cannot perform their best on the court or in the classroom if they are carrying heavy burdens at home.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to highlight the incredible work happening behind the scenes in our building. StreetSquash puts an explicit emphasis on youth mental health by embedding a dedicated, comprehensive support system directly into our programming. We employ two full-time social workers and a brilliant group of social work interns who provide everything from initial needs assessments and one on one counseling to life skills workshops and identity-specific peer groups.
Our students say it best: having a safe space to process life's ups and downs lets them breathe easier, build up their emotional regulation, and find their voice. 💬💛
Hiring dedicated mental health staff ensures our youth never have to face life's challenges alone. Watch the video to hear more about how our team is changing the game on and off the courts!
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05/18/2026
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, StreetSquash partnered with Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) and Boys & Girls Club of America for our second annual Wellness Field Day in Harlem. 💚
More than 100 young people, families, and community members joined us for a day of movement, mindfulness, and fun, with activities including squash, nutrition workshops, massages, face painting, and more.
At StreetSquash, supporting our students means supporting the whole person. Creating space for rest, connection, joy, and self-care is just as important as what happens in the classroom and on the court.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the day special!
05/13/2026
History was made at the SL Green StreetSquash Center for the 14th Annual StreetSquash Junior Cup presented by Stonepeak last Saturday!
More than 100 junior players from across NYC came together to raise a record-breaking $170,000+ in support of StreetSquash programming.
Huge thank you to Stonepeak for their incredible partnership and commitment to investing in young people and their potential, making this an unforgettable day possible!
From fundraising to fierce competition on the courts, the energy all day was unmatched.
👏 Nicholas Armstrong Shakib raised over $32,000 in his first Junior Cup
👏 Dylan Ellant from Harlem Squash Club surpassed $11,000 raised
👏 StreetSquash participants collectively raised over $7,000
🏆: Morning Session Winners: Just Squash It & Apawamis Club
🏆: Afternoon Session Winners: Harlem Squash Club & Squash Rx
Thank you to all our event supporters: Spear Physical Therapy, HarrowSports, Raising Canes, and Harlem Shake
This year’s Junior Cup was powered by more than 650 supporters and volunteers. THANK YOU!
📸: Full Recap & Photo Gallery: https://streetsquash.org/fundraising-record-set-at-14th-annual-streetsquash-junior-cup-presented-by-stonepeak/
(Photos by Gonzalo Chavez, CrimMedia)
05/06/2026
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Here's a look at what happened in April.
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Years of hard work and dedication have officially paid off. Congratulations to our 10 seniors who have committed to college and are ready to begin their next chapter. Our team remains committed to supporting these students as they prepare for their various post-secondary pathways.
Congratulations to the class of 2026!
Volunteer with StreetSquash during Summer Discovery in Harlem!
If you play squash, join our participants on the court to teach the game and sharpen their skills.
You can also help campers master reading comprehension to stay ahead during the summer break.
For those 18 and older, we need energetic and responsible chaperones for weekly swim lessons and local field trips. All volunteers must provide a current resume and a physical from their doctor to participate.
Volunteers may sign up for multiple shifts. Summer camp runs weekdays from 9am to 4pm beginning July 6th.
Academic Tutoring & Squash take place Monday - Wednesday
Swimming Lessons are on Thursdays.
Fields Trips are on Fridays.
Sign up at https://streetsquash.org/summer/
Email [email protected] with questions.
Thank you so much to for thinking of StreetSquash for your Spring Journal Giveaway. Our students are now equipped with a journal, mug, t-shirt, and pencil case that they can add to their daily routine. We're so grateful for what your organization does for the community and we look forward to continuing to partner with you moving forward!
04/24/2026
As we wrap up we are still highlighting some of the faces making an impact on our students, from elevating their squash game to giving them confidence in the classroom.
Today, the focus is on Aiden Zhao. Aiden learned a lot of life skills through the sport of squash and he was looking for an opportunity to impart those same skills to others. That's what Aiden is doing on a weekly basis with our StreetSquash participants on the squash court.
Scroll through to see what Aiden has to say about his experience.
04/23/2026
continues, and we are highlighting some of the faces making an impact on our students, from elevating their squash game to giving them confidence in the classroom.
Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Juliya Virovlyansky. A racquet sport guru and racketlon player, she was looking to give back to the community by trying to find a program just like ours. And she hit the jackpot. Not only is she a frequent volunteer on the court, increasing our kids' skills and attitudes, but she's also very involved with Harlem Squash Club, continuing to interact with our participants who choose to stay for Community Squash.
Scroll through to see what Juliya has to say about her experience.
04/22/2026
We are continuing by highlighting some of the faces making an impact on our students, from elevating their squash game to giving them confidence in the classroom.
Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Noa Yirmiyahu. A competitive squash player herself, Noa discovered StreetSquash with the original plan of only tutoring. Although she expected to be here for just one week over the summer, two years later, she is still volunteering and supporting our participants with their academics!
Scroll through to see what Noa has to say about her experience.
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