We use chess to support children’s academic, social, and personal development.
We focus on underserved populations, including BIPOC, rural, and low-income communities.
We’re thrilled to be part of Portland's largest non profit campaign, Give!Guide 2024! Now through December 31st, every donation you make helps us continue empowering students across Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Hawaii. We are excited to announce that thanks to the generous support of Melanie Nelson the first $15,000 to be donated will be matched, meaning your donation will have double the impact!
Your support makes it possible for us to provide chess sets, and t-shirts to each student, pay dedicated coaches, support our staff, and cover essential operating costs for our free afterschool and summer programs—all creating opportunities for more than 2500 young people to find belonging, build critical thinking skills, and grow their social-emotional resilience.
Kick off the campaign with us! Today is the first Big Give Day, which means your donation of $10 or more not only supports Chess for Success but also enters you for a chance to win two tickets to see Billie Eilish and enjoy a stay at the Jupiter Hotel! Don’t miss out on this amazing prize and the chance to make a difference.
Visit our Give!Guide page here today, and let’s make this season one to remember for Chess for Success. Thank you for your incredible support, and we hope to see you at our Dine and Donate Chess Night on November 14th with Lazy Days Brewery in North Portland!
Updates
The wait is over—Give!Guide has officially launched!
Updates
Check out what we’ve been up to the past few months with our July Newsletter!
Media Mentions
Hear from some of our Chess for Success participants in Bend OR about their awesome experience at the 2023 State Tournament.
