MetroSquash

09/22/2021

Save the date! Monday, September 27, will be our MetroSquash High School Kick-Off event! Join us for an hour of food and fun as we get ready to kick off another program year. 9th and 10th grade families - please join us from 5pm to 6pm. 11th and 12th grade families - please join us from 6pm to 7pm. Come meet the new staff, get ready for the year, and play some squash!

Save the date! Monday, September 27, will be our MetroSquash High School Kick-Off event! Join us for an hour of food and fun as we get ready to kick off another program year. 9th and 10th grade families - please join us from 5pm to 6pm. 11th and 12th grade families - please join us from 6pm to 7pm. Come meet the new staff, get ready for the year, and play some squash!

09/22/2021

Save the date! Monday, September 27, will be our MetroSquash High School Kick-Off event! Join us for an hour of food and fun as we get ready to kick off another program year. 9th and 10th grade families - please join us from 5pm to 6pm. 11th and 12th grade families - please join us from 6pm to 7pm. Come meet the new staff, get ready for the year, and play some squash!

Save the date! Monday, September 27, will be our MetroSquash High School Kick-Off event! Join us for an hour of food and fun as we get ready to kick off another program year. 9th and 10th grade families - please join us from 5pm to 6pm. 11th and 12th grade families - please join us from 6pm to 7pm. Come meet the new staff, get ready for the year, and play some squash!

09/22/2021

Save the date! Monday, September 27, will be our MetroSquash High School Kick-Off event! Join us for an hour of food and fun as we get ready to kick off another program year. 9th and 10th grade families - please join us from 5pm to 6pm. 11th and 12th grade families - please join us from 6pm to 7pm. Come meet the new staff, get ready for the year, and play some squash!

Save the date! Monday, September 27, will be our MetroSquash High School Kick-Off event! Join us for an hour of food and fun as we get ready to kick off another program year. 9th and 10th grade families - please join us from 5pm to 6pm. 11th and 12th grade families - please join us from 6pm to 7pm. Come meet the new staff, get ready for the year, and play some squash!

08/05/2021

Attention MetroSquash Alumni: We want to hear from you! Please take our alumni survey and receive a $50 gift card upon completion. To access the survey link, please email Jesus at [email protected].

Attention MetroSquash Alumni: We want to hear from you! Please take our alumni survey and receive a $50 gift card upon completion. To access the survey link, please email Jesus at [email protected].

08/04/2021

MetroSquash is hiring for multiple positions! We are currently seeking strong candidates to join our growing team. Please go to this link for more information: https://metrosquash.org/careers/

MetroSquash is hiring for multiple positions! We are currently seeking strong candidates to join our growing team. Please go to this link for more information: https://metrosquash.org/careers/

07/20/2021

MetroSquash Woodlawn is holding an Open House for families interested in our after-school program. It will be held on July 22nd from 5-6pm and 6-7pm at 6100 S Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. We are currently recruiting for rising 5th through 10th grade students. Register by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEqGI_tkZDApAaJd5PkGyreElIBsRUDtGvrjJYfF0Ug6nALA/viewform

MetroSquash Woodlawn is holding an Open House for families interested in our after-school program. It will be held on July 22nd from 5-6pm and 6-7pm at 6100 S Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago. We are currently recruiting for rising 5th through 10th grade students. Register by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEqGI_tkZDApAaJd5PkGyreElIBsRUDtGvrjJYfF0Ug6nALA/viewform

06/22/2021

MetroSquash was excited to hold our first golf event on June 10th at the Onwentsia Club. This event entitled ‘Golfing for Graduates’ highlighted all our 2021 middle school, high school, and college graduates. This event was a huge achievement raising over $150,000 with nearly 100 participants. We are thankful to our co-chairs Noah Minetz and John Jennings along with all our supporters that made this event a success.

06/08/2021

We're very excited to celebrate our first class of graduating 8th graders in Evanston! Three of the graduates will be attending private school in the Fall. Congrats Class of 2021 for reaching this milestone, and we look forward to supporting you through your future high school and college graduations!

05/24/2021

Congratulations, Abrianna Carter! She earned a Bachelor of Science from CSU. We are so proud of you!

Congratulations, Abrianna Carter! She earned a Bachelor of Science from CSU. We are so proud of you!

05/07/2021

It's May, which means it's Physical Fitness & Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out these cool shots of our students when we were in person #flashbackfriday

04/29/2021

On April 16th, MetroSquash hosted a virtual wine tasting where over 60 participants tried 4 different types of wine led by a sommelier in the comfort of their home. We had staff, board members, auxiliary board members, MetroSquash parents, alumni, new and current supporters join in this unique experience. We also raised $4,000 for the program! Big shout-out to the Auxiliary Board as well as Holly Meers and Lindsay Curran for leading this initiative.

04/19/2021

We hosted our very first virtual mentor outing with The Escape Game! The adventure our students and their mentor embarked on was called The Heist, where they had 60 minutes to recover a stolen painting! Check out the screenshots from the event below!

04/09/2021

MetroSquash Evanston's April Family Newsletter

04/08/2021

Join us for our first ever Virtual Wine Tasting event! https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/wine-tasting/Donate/Tickets

Join us for our first ever Virtual Wine Tasting event! https://metrosquash.rallybound.org/wine-tasting/Donate/Tickets

03/09/2021

Hey MetroSquash Family! Please join us March 11 at 7pm for a COVID-19 Vaccination Call hosted by our national partner, the Squash and Education Alliance (SEA). Gain a better understanding of the vaccine, hear from 3 medical professionals, and have your questions answered. Attached is the link (please note the time zone) and additional details are below.

Hey MetroSquash Family! Please join us March 11 at 7pm for a COVID-19 Vaccination Call hosted by our national partner, the Squash and Education Alliance (SEA). Gain a better understanding of the vaccine, hear from 3 medical professionals, and have your questions answered. Attached is the link (please note the time zone) and additional details are below.

02/08/2021

Hey MetroSquash Family! A special shout out to our very own CJ Lord, an amazing entrepreneur 7th grader who during this COVID time has taken up sewing and is actually doing large orders of personalized masks as a business!

Hey MetroSquash Family! A special shout out to our very own CJ Lord, an amazing entrepreneur 7th grader who during this COVID time has taken up sewing and is actually doing large orders of personalized masks as a business!

02/05/2021

Hey MetroSquash Family! This coming Sunday, we have a virtual workout with a brand new spin: yoga! We're very fortunate to host one of MetroSquash's finest, Muryem Quadri, and look forward to the expert instruction! Tune in by clicking the link. https://morningstar.zoom.us/j/865783680?pwd=Vm1BbUJyWU1FR3BuQXJsV1FVOFlFQT09#success

Hey MetroSquash Family! This coming Sunday, we have a virtual workout with a brand new spin: yoga! We're very fortunate to host one of MetroSquash's finest, Muryem Quadri, and look forward to the expert instruction! Tune in by clicking the link. https://morningstar.zoom.us/j/865783680?pwd=Vm1BbUJyWU1FR3BuQXJsV1FVOFlFQT09#success

02/01/2021

Our Family Distribution Days are on Fridays, between 1:00pm-4:00pm. Families can pick up any of the following items- face masks, hand sanitizer, healthy snacks and reading books of all levels. Safe distancing practices are followed.

01/28/2021

Hello MetroSquash Family! It is with great pleasure to introduce you all to the newest member of the MetroSquash Team. Jesus Ayala, Jr. is our new Manager of College & Careers and is no stranger to postsecondary planning and success. Jesus is a Chicago native, alum of MetroSquash partner Chicago Scholars, and has extensive knowledge and experience with postsecondary persistence. Let's give him a huge welcome!

Hello MetroSquash Family! It is with great pleasure to introduce you all to the newest member of the MetroSquash Team. Jesus Ayala, Jr. is our new Manager of College & Careers and is no stranger to postsecondary planning and success. Jesus is a Chicago native, alum of MetroSquash partner Chicago Scholars, and has extensive knowledge and experience with postsecondary persistence. Let's give him a huge welcome!

01/12/2021

Bronzeville families safely keep kids busy on holiday break during COVID-19 pandemic

Our very own CJ Lord and his sister were on ABC7 news! Please enjoy this short clip as CJ talks about how he and his family are staying safe during this quarantine, and also some fun ideas to stay busy.

These Bronzeville families are trying to keep their kids busy safely during their holiday break and the COVID-19 pandemic. FULL STORY: https://abc7chicago.co...

01/07/2021

Also, check out these screenshots from our Evanston Holiday Celebration! We were so happy and excited to see so many familiar faces.

01/04/2021

Happy New Year, MetroSquash Family! Our amazing Auxiliary is hosting an event in conjunction with Illinois Squash this week Wednesday, the 6th at 6pm. The Inclusion Town Hall will cover equity and access in squash via discussion about the national center and outdoor squash. Please join us!

Happy New Year, MetroSquash Family! Our amazing Auxiliary is hosting an event in conjunction with Illinois Squash this week Wednesday, the 6th at 6pm. The Inclusion Town Hall will cover equity and access in squash via discussion about the national center and outdoor squash. Please join us!

12/22/2020

Hey MetroSquash Families! In an effort to ensure our students feel supported by MetroSquash, our team came together to assemble and distribute holiday care packages with some awesome goodies inside!

12/17/2020

Hey MetroSquash Family! Please enjoy these photos from the Evanston Holiday Celebration. Although this is the first time we are celebrating our students through Zoom, we still made it exciting and was able to highlight all of our students accomplishments.

12/11/2020

MetroSquash is pleased to support our families during the COVID-19 Pandemic and created our "Vestibule of Hope". Starting today and next Friday, we've designated these days for families to pick up any of the following items- face masks, healthy snacks and books . Please stop in anytime today 12/11 between 1:00pm-4:00pm.

MetroSquash is pleased to support our families during the COVID-19 Pandemic and created our "Vestibule of Hope". Starting today and next Friday, we've designated these days for families to pick up any of the following items- face masks, healthy snacks and books . Please stop in anytime today 12/11 between 1:00pm-4:00pm.

12/10/2020

Fireside Chat with NHL EVP Kim Davis on behalf of Chicago's MetroSquash after school squash & academic program

Hey MetroSquash Family! Check out this Fireside Chat with NHL EVP Kim Davis!

A Fireside Chat with Spelman College Alum & National Hockey League EVP Kim Davis, hosted by James & Paulette Dodson benefitting Chicago’s MetroSquash…

11/17/2020

Hello MetroSquash Families! Please check out the flyer below for details about a food drive happening in the Woodlawn Community today from 12pm-2pm!

11/12/2020

Go Marnee and Kirina!

Phenomenal Staff Highlights! Over the summer, Kirina and Marnee led 6 weeks of virtual summer programming for 36 students. Though online, students received enrichment kits that included their squash racquets, yoga mats, resistance bands, notebooks, art supplies, STEM supplies, and books. Each of the weeks was themed and allowed the students to connect with their MetroSquash teammates while learning something new. Kirina and Marnee also remained committed to supporting our students' families by connecting with them weekly to check-in on their wellness and the need for support! #ThisIsAfterschool

11/04/2020

Hey MetroSquash Family! Check out our October highlights!

10/30/2020

Happy Friday MetroSquash Families! In an effort to ensure our post-secondary students feel supported by MetroSquash, our team came together to assemble and distribute care packages with some useful goodies inside!

10/29/2020

MetroSquash programming is back in full swing! During the pandemic, MetroSquash has tailored its programs to meet the needs of each of our students. Check out our MetroSquash Evanston fall programs! We're offering in-person solo hitting, virtual squash and fitness, 1:1 tutoring, academic enrichment, and high school placement support.

10/28/2020

15th Anniversary Gala | Metrosquash

We had over 1,000 supporters, students, parents, and staff join our very first virtual gala to celebrate the past 15 years of successful programming and squash play! Combined with our proceeds from the 2020 MetroSquash Cup, our event raised over $2M - which is our highest Gala revenue to date! We couldn’t have done it without you all, and we thank you for watching live, interacting through our socials, and for supporting us in making this year's Gala a huge success!

If you missed the gala, please check it out here: https://youtu.be/MRnElPSNUl4

If you would like to make a contribution, please go to www.metrosquash.org/gala

15th Anniversary Gala MetroSquash’s 15th Anniversary Gala Please check out our 15th Anniversary Virtual Gala Celebration below! Donate Now Invitation MetroSquash’s 15th Anniversary Gala is going virtual! Please join us on October 22 at 6pm as we celebrate 15 years of transformative impact on Chi...

10/22/2020

MetroSquash 15th Anniversary Virtual Gala

MetroSquash 15th Anniversary Virtual Gala

10/22/2020

Don't forget to tune in tonight for our 15th Anniversary Virtual Gala! We hope you will all tune in tonight at 6pm, the show is about 45 minutes and is completely free! Visit metrosquash.org/gala, visit our YouTube page, or watch it here from our page live! #MetroSquashChicago

10/15/2020

Check out our promo trailer here, and don't forget to tune in to our MetroSquash's 15th Anniversary Virtual Gala on Thursday October 22nd, at 6pm CST! To view of donate please visit metrosquash.org/gala.

Check out our promo trailer here, and don't forget to tune in to our MetroSquash's 15th Anniversary Virtual Gala on Thursday October 22nd, at 6pm CST! To view of donate please visit: metrosquash.org/gala.