Young Professionals Committee launched to benefit inner-city youth – Be a part of a life-changing organization!
Chess in the Schools is seeking volunteers to get involved with our newly-formed Young Professionals Committee. The YPC is open to all young professionals who would like to help organize and participate in our community and fundraising events. If you are interested in finding out more about the group and available officer positions, please send an email to Ava Rosenblatt at arosenblatt@chessintheschools.org.
About Chess in the Schools: Chess in the Schools is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to improve academic performance and build self-esteem among public school children in the poorest communities of New York City. Our programs help students of all ages cultivate their chess skills and promote academic achievement, emotional development, professional growth, and important social skills.
During 2012, Chess in the Schools:
- Taught approximately 13,000 New York City public school students to play chess through classroom instruction and after-school clubs.
- Trained 265 public school educators to bring chess instruction into their classrooms and organize after-school chess clubs in their schools.
- Organized 32 scholastic chess tournaments and related events throughout New York City, engaging thousands of students.
- Provided 124 high school students with college preparation services, helping them move onto the next grade, graduate on time, and apply for college.
Ava Rosenblatt, Development Associate
Chess-in-the-Schools
520 Eighth Avenue, Floor 2 New York, NY 10018
Ph. 646.688.0724 | Fax. 212.564.3083 | www.chessintheschools.org
