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Mr. Lightfoot-Taylor from Lawrence MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chess Equipment for Students

Help me give my students chess sets in order to start a chess club.

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My Project

I work with students from low-income households. My students have expressed an interest in playing chess and starting a chess club. They play chess every day and have grown to love and appreciate the game. To bring their dream to reality I am requesting chess equipment and books to help them develop their skills.

By donating to our project, you will provide students with the tools needed to challenge each other and prepare for tournaments.

I work with highly motived students in a special education setting. The chess board will allow more students to participate chess club.

Mr. Lightfoot-Taylor
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Syrace Magnetic Chess & Checkers Set Board Games, Kids and Adults Wooden Foldable Hand Carved Portable Travel Chess Board Game Sets with Game Pieces & Storage Slots 15.74" • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
15" x 15" Magnetic Wooden Folding Chess Set with 2 Extra Queens, Handmade Game Board Interior for Storage for Adult Kids Beginner Large Chess Board • Amazon Business $28.50 3 $85.50
DGT North American Chess Clock and Game Timer • Amazon Business $41.95 2 $83.90
How to Play and Win at Chess: History, Rules, Skills And Tactics • Amazon Business $21.14 3 $63.42
Chess Clock,Geevorks International Chess Timer - Board Games Analog Timer,7.9 x 2.0 x 4.8inch • Amazon Business $24.97 2 $49.94
Chess Armory Digital Chess Clock - Portable Timer with Tournament and Bonus Time Features • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Magnetic Wooden Chess Board Set with Manual for Adults Kids 15 Inch Chess Puzzle with Handmade Pieces, Folding Portable Travel Unique Chess Game for Tournament Professional Beginner • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
AMEROUS Magnetic Wooden Chess and Checkers Game Set, 15 Inches (2 in 1) Chess Board Games, 2 Extra Queens - Gift Package - Game Pieces Storage Slots, Beginner Chess Set for Kids, Adults • Amazon Business $33.90 1 $33.90
How to Win at Chess: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
No Stress Chess by Winning Moves Games USA, Celebrating 20 Years as the Chess Teaching Game Using Innovative Action Cards, for 2 Players, Ages 7+ (1091) • Amazon Business $20.85 1 $20.85
Chess Lessons from a Champion Coach • Amazon Business $20.24 1 $20.24
Chess Set for Kids and Adults | Beginners Chess Game with Step-by-Step Teaching Guide | Learning Chess Board Game for Boys and Girls Chess for Kids Ages 7 Plus • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Learning Advantage Quick Chess - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $18.74 1 $18.74

Materials cost

$619.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.87

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$660.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.57

Total project goal

$777.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $777.13

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Bezos Family Foundation match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $702.13

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