RUD UPDATES
RUD ANNOUNCEMENT
After nearly 11 years in various leadership roles within the organization, Rosemary O’Connor has been named Executive Director of Racquet Up Detroit. Ms. O’Connor has most recently served as Chief Programs Officer of the groundbreaking youth development program, and will eventually assume the full leadership role succeeding current President & CEO, Derek Aguirre.
RUD’S DOUBLE DOWN MAKES HISTORY… OVER $720,000 RAISED
The Double Down remains a testament to the collective effort and dedication of our exceptional team captains and players, whose leadership and enthusiasm continue to drive the success of this annual fundraiser.
RUD CELEBRATES LONG-TIME BOARD CHAIR, GEORGE HAGGARTY, AT “A TOAST TO LEADERSHIP” EVENT
Since inception, Racquet Up’s countless supporters have championed the mission- few as passionately as George Haggarty.
RUD’S FIRST CLASS OF STUDENTS ARE COLLEGE GRADUATES
In January 2011, when our first 5th grade participants embarked on their Racquet Up journey, we called them the Class of 2022.
RUD STUDENTS SPOTLIGHT DETROIT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
The stretch of Livernois Avenue between 7 and 8 Mile Rds.–just a short drive from our new facility–is also known as the “Avenue of Fashion.”
RUD LAUNCHES NEW EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Nonprofit to build new 19,000-square-foot facility in northwest Detroit to increase access to its educational and youth development programs
RUD LAUNCHES EXPANSION AND FACILITY PROJECT
Racquet Up Detroit has launched a dedicated, world-class facility in northwest Detroit which will serve as the hub for the organization’s youth development program.
RUD ALUM RECOGNIZED BY THE SKILLMAN FOUNDATION
Racquet Up alum Ed Brown has received special recognition as part of the Skillman Foundation’s 60th anniversary Detroit Genius initiative, which highlights 60 outstanding Detroit youth.
RUD STUDENTS REMAIN CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER AND THE COMMUNITY
Despite the challenges posed by remote programming and the broader impact of the public health crisis, Racquet Up maintains its deep commitment to staying connected with our students
RUD STUDENTS ENJOY MID-WINTER BREAK COLLEGE TOUR
Over the mid-winter break school holiday, Racquet Up 10th and 11th grade students traveled by bus to tour five colleges between Detroit and Washington D.C.!
RUD AWARDED A $15,000 GRANT FROM THE RITE AID FOUNDATION
Racquet Up has been awarded a $15,000 Kidscents Regional Grant by The Rite Aid Foundation for its Student Recruitment and Engagement Program.
TWO MAJOR GRANTS HELP TO DRIVE COLLEGE SUCCESS
Racquet Up Detroit is celebrating success in its college access program, which has been backed by two major grant awards from foundations based in metro Detroit.
RUD SEES RECORD BREAKING TRYOUT NUMBERS
In October, Racquet Up hosted a series of six tryouts for the newest class of 5th and 6th grade participants.
RUD HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL DETROIT CITY SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS
On October 26th and 27th, Racquet Up hosted the 2nd annual Detroit City Squash Championships at the Northwest Activities Center.