Our Mission
First State Squash’s mission is to empower first generation participants to achieve and sustain personal academic success, physical wellness, along with matriculation and graduation from post-secondary institutions. By providing access to long-term, intensive support and transformative opportunities, FSS partners with students, their families, and their schools to help participants fulfill their academic, athletic, and personal goals.
Enrichment PIllars
Education
Students receive academic instruction 2-3 times a week that includes homework help, academic enrichment and individualized tutoring.
Health & Wellness
Students participate in 2-3 squash practices a week, compete in local tournaments and are coached to maintain healthy lifestyles.
Character Development
Students engage in leadership development and goal-setting programming and are introduced to positive mentorship that supports the growth of continued personal integrity.
First State Squash students
Friendship House, Fall 2019
Cans Project, Fall 2019