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Chessin1day Hosts
Youth Service America ~ Hershey Heartwarming
"Let's Play Chess Party"!
Chessin1day is beyond excited to be a recipient of
🤎Hershey's Heartwarming Young Heroes Grant #HeartwarmingProject 🤎
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On April 20th Chessin1day hosted a "Let's Play Chess Party" specifically
for Underserved Youth/Family Community Based Organizations:
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The Boys & Girls Club Stamfor
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Horizons Norwalk & Bridgeport
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Jewish Family Services Greenwich
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New Canaan Youth & Family Services.
The New Canaan Library (CT) generously provided the event space!
This fun-filled service initiative included:complimentary chess instruction, chess cake, HERSHEY chocolate,
music & US Chess SWAG & Chess.com Diamond Memberships for participants!
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70+ Players
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25 Teen Volunteer Instructors
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Dionna Carlson, First Selectwoman New Canaan made the first move on the board
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Hearst Media Coverage (links below)
-New Canaan Advertiser ​
-Stamford Advocate
-Greenwich Time
Chessin1 day Volunteer Instructors
New Canaan First Selectwoman Dionna Carlson Makes the 1st Move
Chess Party Video
Photo Credits: Brian A. Pounds & J.Aronian
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