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The Pawn Project Online Tournament is Live on March 16 at 5pm! Come join the fun!
Material Support
Material Support
Thank you to our sponsor families who have provided much of the chess materials needed for The Pawn Project to run monthly meetups and our donors who help keep the program growing and thriving. With around 100 youth reached since our launch in September, we can't wait to see where The Pawn Project will go!
In-kind donations are accepted via our Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SVOA4UTFIB1Y?ref_=wl_share
Donations
Donations
Our current fundraising goal is $1000 by spring of 2026. This will help us meet our mission of providing ChessKid gold club memberships for all active users and funds for an end of year tournament (clocks, software, trophies, and more).
We host fundraisers and take donations directly to The Pawn Project Bank Account where you'll receive a tax receipt for making a donation.
Donations can be made using the QR code to the left or by using the link below:
Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/the-pawn-project
Volunteer Support
Volunteer Support
Why Volunteer with Us?
Support youth leadership, strengthen our local community, and help make high-quality chess education accessible to all—always free, always volunteer-powered.
See volunteer opportunities below:
Searching for youth volunteers
Searching for youth volunteers
We're looking for our next generation of youth leaders! If you have an ambitious preteen or teen who loves chess, we'd love to hear from you!
The Pawn Project is a youth ran nonprofit in Purcellville where youth earn monthly volunteer hours by mentoring players and creating a fun, welcoming community.
You provide a love of the game - and we'll provide the training!
Think you've got what it takes? Reach out to let us know you're interested: ThePawnProjectPurcellville@gmail.com
Searching for Adult Special Guests
Searching for Adult Special Guests
Are you an adult chess enthusiast?
We’d love to feature you as one of our Monthly Special Guests!
Our Adult Special Guests are experienced chess players who encourage the next generation by attending a live event to support and encourage the youth coaches and members.
We spotlight out special guest across multiple platforms, including: Our official website, social media channels, and the Event promotions through Loudoun County Public Library
Interested in being a Special Guest?
We’d love to chat with you! Reach out to let us know you're interested: ThePawnProjectPurcellville@gmail.com
Operations Volunteers
Operations Volunteers
Assist with event setup and breakdown, manage the check-in table, and provide logistical support to ensure programs run smoothly.
Reach out to let us know you're interested: ThePawnProjectPurcellville@gmail.com
Additional Volunteer Roles
Additional Volunteer Roles
Tournament support, materials organization, photography, community outreach, and administrative assistance.
Reach out to let us know you're interested: ThePawnProjectPurcellville@gmail.com
Sponsors & Donors Thank you!
Sponsors & Donors Thank you!
Our meetings are made possible by the volunteer work of staff and our sponsors. Donations replenish supplies, keep chess kid accounts unlocked, and fund in-person tournaments.
A special thank you to our donor and sponsor families:
The Herring Family
The Myatt Family
The Antwine Family
The Hasle Family
Betty Matthews
Jack Burnette
The Irwin Family
The Pacheco Family
The Zehr Family
The Reaves Family
The Welgan Family
And an Anonymous Donor!
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