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GIVE A CHILD A
A SEAT AT THE BOARD.

For just $10 a month, you can help give a child access to chess throughout the school year.

❤ HELP A CHILD PLAY

give a child
a seat at the board.

For just $10 a month, you can help give a child access to chess throughout the school year.

SPONSOR A CHILD
NOMINATE A CHILD

TALENT IS EVERYWHERE. OPPORTUNITY IS NOT.

Chess is already a growing part of the Rio Grande Valley. Thousands of children are discovering the game, but not every child has the same opportunity to participate.

For some families, the cost of equipment, instruction, tournaments, and other expenses can become a barrier.

YOUR SUPPORT CAN REMOVE THAT BARRIER.
A small monthly commitment can help make chess accessible to a child who might otherwise miss the opportunity.

WHAT YOUR $10 CAN PROVIDE

ACCESS

Help give a child the opportunity to participate in chess regardless of their family's financial situation.

equipment

Help provide the boards, pieces, and materials children need to learn and
play.

opportunity

Help create opportunities for children to learn, compete, build confidence, and discover what they're capable of.

A SMALL MONTHLY GIFT CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE.

KNOW A CHILD WHO DESERVES A CHANCE?

If you know a child who would benefit from access to chess but may face financial barriers, you can nominate them for consideration for sponsorship.

CHILD INFORMATION

YOUR INFORMATION
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WHAT CHESS CAN CHANGE

FOCUS

Chess encourages children to
slow down, think ahead, pay
attention, and make thoughtful decisions.

CONFIDENCE

Every problem solved and every challenge overcome can help a child build confidence in their ability to learn and improve.

BELONGING

Chess gives children a place to
learn, compete, make connections,
and become part of a
community.

THE BOARD IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

Your sponsorship helps create the opportunity for those experiences to begin.

REAL STORIES. REAL OPPORTUNITY.

Young chess player proudly wearing his US Chess lanyards and tournament medal at US Chess Nationals with RGV Chess and Learning Center.
IMPACT STORY

rOY'S STORY

If it wasn’t for the incredible support of this community, Roy would not have made it to State or Nationals. After a surprising first place finish in the district at Regionals, he was so proud and so grateful to take the board at the Super State Chess Tournament the following weekend.

Because he was not in the Gifted and Talented program though, the district informed his mom that they would not cover his trip. That is when something unbelievable happened. People who had never even met Roy stepped up to help. A handful of donations, a wave of supportive emails, and the steady love of his parents made it possible for Roy to compete at State after all.

His story did not stop there either. Just six weeks later, Roy and his mom were sitting on a plane bound for Baltimore for the USCF Elementary Nationals Tournament. Roy is so excited for the new scholastic chess year, and he feels like nothing can stop him. All of this happened simply because a few people believed he deserved a chance.

It only takes a few people who believe in you to turn a board game into a journey of a lifetime.
READ ROY'S STORY

BUSINESSES CAN MAKE A MOVE TO.

Partner with us to create opportunities, build stronger schools, and invest in the next generation of leaders.

BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER
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SPONSOR A SCHOOL

Make a lasting impact in your community.
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sponsor equipment

Provide the tools they need to grow.
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sponsor curriculum

High-quality lessons. Stronger futures.

employee engagement

Get your team involved.
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SPONSOR A SCHOOL
Make a lasting impact in your community.
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SPONSOR A SCHOOL
Make a lasting impact in your community.
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SPONSOR A SCHOOL
Make a lasting impact in your community.
SPONSOR A SCHOOL
Make a lasting impact in your community.

businesses can change a child's future

Partner with us to create opportunities, build stronger schools, and invest in the next generation of leaders.

Handshake icon representing RGV Chess and Learning Center's Community partnerships
sponsor a school
Make a lasting impact in your community.
Trophy Icon representing RGV Chess and Learning Center's drive for success
sponsor equipment
Provide the tools they need to grow.
Book icon representing RGV Chess and Learning Centers curriculum
sponsor curriculum
High-quality lessons. Stronger futures.
employee engagement
Get your team involved.

GIVE A CHILD A CHANCE.

SPONSOR A CHILD
NOMINATE A CHILD
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