Neighborhood Portal to

College and Career

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GROWTH

A 19,000 square foot facility will plant permanent roots to serve more youth and families for decades to come.

Impact

Dedicated space to support college and career pathways, and to broaden our reach and scope in the community.

Inspiration

World-class amenities, including 8 squash courts, and 6 education spaces will become valuable community assets.

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A Permanent Home

A new dedicated facility for Racquet Up Detroit is a dream, many years in the making. A permanent, world-class, education and youth development center will not only enable more youth to enroll, but it will establish a neighborhood portal to college and career for decades to come.

Our Trajectory

  • 2010 – 40 students join Racquet Up’s inaugural class
  • 2018 – Founding class graduates from high school and enrolls in college at a rate of 100%
  • 2019 – 85 students from 5 partner schools try-out for 35 spots, enrollment reaches 108
  • 2022 – Racquet Up’s new facility opens. Has potential to serve 180 students, dozens of alumni, and the Northwest Detroit Community
Photo Credit: Jason Keen
Photo Credit: Jason Keen

Proven Success

Racquet Up has proven it can provide opportunity through education with 100% of the first three graduating classes earning high school diplomas and admission to college. Yet, there is so much more ahead of us! A new facility will serve as an inspiring base to support returning alumni, current students, and many future participants.

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Racquet Up Detroit
6530 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48235

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Contact Derek Aguirre
derek@racquetup.org
313-600-9593

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