TORONTO, ON – Nov 9th, 2026 – Urban Squash is proud to announce the launch of Urban Squash Scarborough, a new program location that marks a significant milestone in the organization's continued growth and its commitment to supporting youth across Toronto.
This expansion is made possible by a three-year, $850,000 investment from Northpine Foundation, which will help establish and grow the Scarborough program. Beginning in January 2027, Urban Squash will serve students from the Ionview, Eglinton East and Kennedy Park communities. The program will be housed at Arrow HQ, home to one of Scarborough's largest employers, alongside organizations such as the Scarborough Shooting Stars and Red Owl Boxing.
Building on the success of its Jane and Finch program, Urban Squash Scarborough will give students access to the same holistic model: academic support, athletic development, mentorship, healthy meals, post-secondary preparation and career readiness.
"Our expansion into Scarborough is an exciting step forward for Urban Squash," said Brent Adamson, Executive Director of Urban Squash. "We have seen the impact this model has had on students and families in Jane and Finch, and we're thrilled to bring those same opportunities to students in the Scarborough community."
"We're excited to welcome Urban Squash Toronto's innovative and proven youth development model to Scarborough. Beyond introducing young people to a new sport, Urban Squash creates life-changing one-on-one mentorship opportunities and reinforces the transformative power of education. We're equally excited that the program will be based alongside Red Owl Boxing and the Scarborough Shooting Stars headquarters, helping create a destination where young people can discover new passions, build confidence, and expand their horizons."
Neel Joshi, Impact Director, Northpine Foundation
Urban Squash will work closely with local schools, families and community organizations to build strong partnerships and make sure the program responds to the needs of Scarborough youth.
The Scarborough expansion is more than a new location. It reflects our vision of ensuring that even more young people have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources they need to thrive.
Northpine Foundation's support for Scarborough builds on its founding investment in the Squash The Barriers Scholarship, which removes financial barriers to post-secondary education for Urban Squash graduates. Students in the Scarborough program will also have access to the scholarship as they pursue their education goals beyond high school.
Urban Squash sincerely thanks the Northpine Foundation for its generosity and commitment to creating opportunities for youth. We are also grateful to the Bruce H. Mitchell Foundation for its generous support of the Scarborough program. Together, we are helping students build brighter futures.
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