TORONTO, ON – July 30th, 2026 – Urban Squash Toronto (UST) is proud to announce it has received a $100,000 USD (~$140,000 CAD) grant from New Balance Foundation to invest in young people through education, sport, mentorship, and leadership development.

The donation will strengthen UST’s year-round programming, providing students with greater access to academic tutoring, squash instruction, leadership opportunities, wellness programming, and the resources they need to succeed both on and off the court.

"At Urban Squash Toronto, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential," said Brent Adamson, Executive Director of UST. "We are incredibly grateful to New Balance Foundation for this generous investment. Their support will help ensure our students continue to receive the academic, athletic, and personal development opportunities that prepare them for success in school, post-secondary education, and beyond."

UST provides free, long-term programming for youth from the Jane & Finch community in Toronto. Through a unique combination of academic support, squash training, mentorship, nutritious meals, and post-secondary guidance, the organization helps students build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills. The organization is proud to celebrate a 100% high school graduation rate among its graduates, with the vast majority continuing into post-secondary education. New Balance Foundation has supported UST since 2023 and with this latest gift will have provided $270,000 to the organization.

New Balance Foundation invests in vibrant communities and bright futures through sport.UST is honoured to join a network of nearly 100 non-profit organizations across 12+ countries working to create meaningful and lasting impact in their communities for young people.

“At New Balance Foundation, we believe that sport can be a powerful catalyst for opportunity, confidence, and personal growth. We are proud to continue our support of Urban Squash Toronto and its commitment to empowering young people through education, mentorship, wellness, and athletic development. UST’s holistic approach helps students build the skills and resilience they need to succeed both on and off the court, and we are inspired by the meaningful impact the organization continues to have in the GTA community. We are honored to invest in this important work and in the bright futures of the young people UST serves.” Paola Bethmage, Senior Global Grants Manager, New Balance Foundation

UST sincerely thanks the New Balance Foundation for its generosity and commitment to creating opportunities for youth. This investment will have a lasting impact on students and their families while helping ensure every participant has the support they need to thrive. Together, we are helping students build brighter futures.

About the New Balance Foundation

Since 1981, New Balance Foundation invests in vibrant communities where associates live and work, supporting community-led initiatives rooted in health, education, and sport to drive opportunity—building brighter futures for every family. Grantmaking focuses on community- led, outcomes-driven initiatives that promote access to sport, educational support, career readiness and overall well-being. They have granted funds to more than 95 trail-blazing non-profits across the 12 countries. For more information, please visit www.newbalancefoundation.org.