<div>This is a fundraiser to fund the chess program at PS 174; canceled this school year due to lack of funding. .
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<div>Read about it in this <a href="https://qns.com/2024/11/p-s-174-in-rego-park-launches-gofundme-to-reinstate-popular-chess-program-for-students/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">article published by QNS</a>
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<div>The reinstated program will be operated by <a href="https://chessnyc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">chessnyc</a> a 503c1 non profit. It will be available to grades K-5 starting in January! Yay! !
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<div>We need to raise $1400 by the end of the year to fund the program for 12 weeks starting in January for grades K-2
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<div><strong><em> Chess for grades K-5 will start Friday January 3rd! </em></strong>
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<div>Thank you so much for your support!
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<div>My name is Diego Paixão, father of Wagner (Vah - gner ) Paixão a first grader at PS 174.
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<div>Last school-year, Wagner had a difficult time transitioning into kindergarten and was often removed from the classroom.
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<div>One Friday, he was sent to the library where Chess Club was taking place. There, he found something that he didn't know he was looking for: Wagner immediately took interest, and was instantly welcomed with warm hearts. He continued to play weekly until the end of the school year.
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<div>He looked forward to playing chess in school this year - but it just.. ended.
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<div>Unfortunately, the Chess Club is no longer offered at PS 174. This upsetting loss underscores the need to not only protect but expand our enrichment school programs.
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<div>If you agree, then let's make a move, and let's donate!
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<div>for more details check out:
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<div><a href="https://www.ps174chess.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ps174chess</a>
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