Urban Squash Toronto · Downsview Park

Rooted in Jane–Finch. Built for the future.

Urban Squash Toronto supports students from the Jane & Finch community through long-term academic support, squash training, mentorship, academic guidance, and character development, helping them graduate high school, pursue post-secondary education, and build pathways to successful careers.

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The Urban Squash Toronto mural
Urban Squash Toronto logo
SINCE 2010 Our flagship four-court home

Impact at a glance

125students supported
5,775nutritious meals served annually
100%high school graduation rate
93%post-secondary attendance rate
280hours of training offered per student annually
280hours of tutoring offered per student annually

Academics · Athletics · Mentorship · Community

Our approach

Stronger students.
Brighter futures.

Academics Homework support, tutoring and skill-building.
Athletics Squash training, fitness and teamwork.
Mentorship Guidance, role models and life skills.
Community Belonging, connection and opportunity.
Urban Squash students playing squash

Learning through play

Squash is more than a sport.

It's a powerful tool for developing confidence, discipline and a growth mindset.

Builds confidenceDevelops disciplineStrengthens problem solvingBuilds resilienceCreates community

More Than a Game, A Lifetime of Impact

THARUN’S STORY

THARUN

ATTENDING UST SINCE 2021

Free transportation

Getting here is never a barrier

School to program.
Program to home.

STEP 1 School to program Students are picked up at their schools after class and brought straight to program, free of charge.
STEP 2 At program An afternoon of academics, squash training and mentorship at 75 Carl Hall Road.
STEP 3 Program to home When program ends, students get a free ride home, so families never have to worry about the trip.

Always free for families

Urban Squash Toronto provides free transportation from schools to program and from program to home. See the program schedule and daily program guide for details.

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UST free transportation program guide: program schedule and daily program guide

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Program & location details

ADDRESS75 Carl Hall Rd, Unit 15
North York, ON M3K 2B9 HOURS2 pm to 6 pm PHONE(437) 233-3153 PROGRAM DIRECTORAndrenella Browne EMAILandrenella@urbansquashtoronto.org
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Our Toronto supporters

Urban Squash Toronto supporters: CIBC Foundation, New Balance Foundation, Slaight Family Foundation, Mortgage Company of Canada, The Arjun Gupta Foundation, Cambridge Group of Clubs, Adelaide Club, Toronto Athletic Club, Cambridge Club, Pier 4, Arrow Capital Management, PSP Services, Northpine Foundation and Jumpstart