Urban Squash Toronto (UST) is a children's charitable organization that combines an intensive after-school, 7 days-a-week, yearlong education program with concentrated athletics (principally squash).  We support removing barriers to opportunity for youth in the Jane-Finch community to reach their full academic, athletic and personal potential.

 

Our program includes a professional academic program (Oxford Learning & York University teaching placements), mentoring, community service, leadership and athletics. Students start at UST in Grade 6 and remain in the program throughout high-school. 

 

Our goal is for 100% of our students to graduate high school and pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Historically, UST has maintained a 100% high school graduation rate, and 94% of our students have gone on to pursue post-secondary education. In  comparison, only 35% of the local community have post-secondary degrees. Our students show significant improvement in academic
performance and experience growth in self-confidence, athleticism, and develop a strong sense of community.