Why Donate To the Big Chair Chess Club

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Help us to teach the unreachable and reach the unteachable. Our goal is to reach $60,000.00 in donations by the end of 2026. By helping us reach our goal we can provide free chess equipment and education in prisons and schools across the state in underserved communities.

 With over two decades of success, we’ve transformed lives using chess for education, empowerment, and personal development. 

 As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are tax-deductible, so your support benefits both the cause and your wallet. 

Your donation helps underserved communities and prison inmates learn life-changing skills through chess, promoting better decision-making and personal growth.

 By donating you support a chess teacher. We equip inmates with critical thinking and strategic planning skills, helping them reintegrate into society and avoid reoffending. We also connect returning citizens to various resources and partners to remove barriers to retry and promote success. 

1.  Success Through Chess
   We enhance reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, and forward-thinking through chess setting up participants for future success. 
2. Fuel STEM Learning:
   Sponsor a chess coach. We incorporate STEM principles into chess lessons, preparing participants for success in today’s academic and professional world. 
3. Support Mental Health:
   Our program integrates chess as a cognitive behavioral tool, helping individuals break negative patterns and build positive habits. 

 Your donation helps create a ripple effect—empowering individuals who then inspire others, improving entire communities.