Mission Squash is a Houston nonprofit that empowers children from underserved communities to activate their true academic, physical, and personal potential, and to achieve their dream of a college education. By combining intensive academic tutoring, mentoring, travel, and college support with training in the elite sport of squash, we equip students with the tools they…
October 2, 2020
Who does Mission Squash serve?
From our site within Hogg Middle School we serve scholars in 6th – 12th grade who have a clear and articulated need for free-of-charge, after-school academic, college access, and wellness programming. Students joining the program must meet our socioeconomic criteria, which are primarily based on TEA and federal determinants of economic disadvantage, and pass a…
October 2, 2020
Why do you have eligibility and selection criteria?
Mission Squash is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The organization’s Mission is to provide academic and athletic enrichment services to underserved and economically disadvantaged populations. Our eligibility criteria, along with a rigorous family selection process, ensures that we are well positioned to meet our goals and that we maximize the impact of every charitable dollar.
October 2, 2020
What happens at a typical Mission Squash practice?
Practice takes place year-round: after school on all full HISD school days, on weekends, and for a minimum of four weeks over summer. Typically, up to 30 scholars will attend an after-school practice, all of whom will participate in both academics and squash programming. Our high school students arrive at practice in the Mission Squash…
October 2, 2020
I want to get involved with the program but I’m not sure how…
There are lots of ways to get involved! Donate – make a financial gift, donate used academic or squash equipment, pledge an auction item, or donate in-kind support Attend an event Work with students by volunteering or mentoring Volunteer a special skill Connect us with your organization for sponsorship or networking opportunities Join our mailing…
October 2, 2020
How is your program funded?
Our program is funded through a combination of private donations, support from local foundations, and corporate partners. As we do not receive funding from the school district or federal support, we are at present the only after-school program in the Houston Independent School District that is offered free of charge to families. To support our…