MetroSquash
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For Chicagoland youth who desire and deserve more, MetroSquash combines academic support, competitive squash, and enrichment opportunities to empower students!
Chicago, IL
Joined May 2009
MetroSquash's annual golf outing supports the program's graduates. Join us on August 8th at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest in support of our 2024 graduates! Follow the link to register and purchase raffle ticket packages here:
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MetroSquash’s CEO, Janae Meyer, was this year’s honoree of the Windy City Open Women’s Leadership Luncheon, presented by @BMO It was a joyous celebration highlighting Janae and her accomplishments. The room was filled with great MetroSquash pride. Congratulations, Janae!
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Throughout February, MetroSquash celebrated Black History Month! Students learned about influential figures in Black History and selected famous quotes or occurrences throughout history. At the end of the month, students connected to showcase their research. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Go Ramblers! 7 Evanston students attended @LoyolaChicago for an official college visit at the Lake Shore Campus. The visit began with a 45-minute information session in the Undergraduate Admissions Office, followed by an hour-long tour of the campus. #metrosquash #makeyourmark
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To kick off December, MetroSquash headed to Cincinnati on a road trip for the SEA Midwest League Championships! 26 students from Woodlawn and Evanston battled their way through the tournament. #metrosquash #makeyourmark #squashtournament #cincinnati
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We love our MetroSquash parents! "Big Thanks" to all parent volunteers who came on-site this week and dedicated several hours of service, helping us prepare to make the upcoming holiday season special for our MetroSquash supporters. #metrosquash #makeyourmark #holidayseason
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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday - will you donate today to help us build critical momentum and create more transformational opportunities for our students? Donate HERE:
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One week until #GivingTuesday! Will you support us as we change the lives of our students? Help us kick-start #GivingTuesday by donating today! Donate HERE: #GivingTuesday #MetroSquash #MakeYourMark
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MetroSquash welcomed the Evanston Public Library on-site to facilitate a hands-on STEM enrichment experience for our students! We are excited about this partnership! #metrosquash #evanstonlibrary
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MetroSquash is participating in Chicago Architecture Center's annual Open House Chicago event! We are one of 170+ sites across 20+ neighborhoods. Come see us Saturday, October 14th from 10am-5pm! Learn more about the event here: #chicagoarchitecture
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Join us on Thursday, November 9th, for the 2023 MetroSquash Annual Gala at the Lion House inside the Lincoln Park Zoo! Purchase your Gala tickets and sponsorships now here and in our bio:
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We're back from the @squasheducation Midwest Championships! Nineteen students from our Evanston and Woodlawn sites played over 120 matches at Kenyon College. Students had a weekend full of triumph, courage, fun, and great squash.
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Participate in the 2023 Golfing for Graduates Raffle for the opportunity to win special packages AND give to MetroSquash all at the same time! You do not need to be present at the event to win the raffle items. Good luck! 2023 Raffle Link:
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Our partners at Latham & Watkins came to MetroSquash for a spectacular day filled with racquet sports and instruction! Our MetroSquash students taught squash to over 30 Latham & Watkins summer interns. Thank you, Latham & Watkins for visiting!
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Join us on Thursday, August 10th at Onwentsia Club Lake Forest in support of our 2023 Graduates! The outing supports the program's long-term pathway model and highlights our 2023 graduates. Purchase your tickets and learn more:
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Happy Pride Month! MetroSquash celebrates and recognizes the impact that the LGBTQ+ community has had on history nationally, internationally, and especially locally in our very own communities. #pridemonth
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27 of our students travelled to Amherst College and Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts to compete in the 2023 SEA Individuals. Congratulations to all of our students including MetroSquash’s highest finisher, Jaden, who took 5th place in the Girls Under 13’s!
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Congratulations to our 2023 high school graduates! To celebrate all of our middle school, high school, and college graduates in both Woodlawn and Evanston, click the link to read our graduation newsletter: #makeyourmark #metrosquash #graduation
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MetroSquash is proud to serve a majority black and brown student population in both Chicago and Evanston. In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday - A Day of Freedom, we will be closed on Monday, June 19th. May we all honor freedom and celebrate resilience.
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The Metrosquash Family Board hosted a parents/guardians only "Fun Day" event. Families came out to enjoy uplifting music, old school games like Jenga, social activities including ice breakers, and an amazing catered lunch! It was a great day to laugh and reconnect with everyone.
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