15 YEARS OF IMPACT
Racquet Up Detroit has invested deeply in youth and families in Northwest Detroit for 15 years, with inspiring results.
STEADY GROWTH WITH PURPOSE
2 Neighborhood Partner Schools to 5
1 Full-Time Staff to 11
$200,000 Budget to $1.9 Million
38 Students to 150 in 5th-12th Grade
Built a dedicated 19,000 sq. ft. facility with three state-of-the-art classrooms, a college and career center, two study lounges, and eight squash courts
A CLEAR PATH TO OPPORTUNITY
EDUCATION AND CAREER
100% of 8-year participants have graduated from high school and earned admission to college
44 High School Graduates
124 College Visits
248 College Acceptances
25 Colleges Attended
11 bachelor degrees, 1 master's degree, 1 associate’s degree, and 2 work certifications
12 students currently enrolled and on track toward on-time completion of degree
73 Career Exposure Opportunities
6 five-day intensive Career Exploration Camps
64 summer internship placements/employment opportunities facilitated by Racquet Up Detroit
SQUASH
5 National Squash Championship Titles
54 Tournament Championships
8 graduates have played collegiate squash at Denison University, Hobart College, St. Lawrence University, and Chatham University
POSSIBILITY
$250,000+ provided by RUD to support graduates attending college
104 Service Projects
192 Enriching Field Trips
181 Squash Tournaments
198 nutrition, health, and wellness workshops