Racquet Up Detroit

Mission:

To support and empower Detroit youth so they can achieve their full potential through a long-term, demanding, and inspiring mentoring program of squash, academics, and community service. Racquet Up Detroit is 14 years strong in offering an intensive, holistic and long-term youth development programs. The purpose is to help Detroit students get to and through college or a career. Youth join in 5th grade and are supported through graduation from high school and college. Over many years in the program, students are provided with significant academic support, world-class coaching in the sport of squash, and a wide range of character-building and exposure activities.

Focus Area: Family and Individual Support

Project Title: Racquet Up Detroit: Vital Transportation

Project Description:

Racquet Up Detroit is seeking $100,000 from Impact100 to fund the purchase of a new 14-passenger bus to replace its aging 2007 vehicle. Access to transportation is the key to youth participation in out-of-school programs, and Racquet Up’s ability to provide transportation has been a key success factor over the last 14 years. Transportation is a consequential budget item, and unforeseen vehicle expenses can prove quite burdensome for the organization. Having a new 15-passenger bus will allow for more predictable budgeting and ensure that youth have the transportation they need to fully participate in Racquet Up Detroit.