Joseph Ocol needs our help. Despite militant opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union, he is producing chess champions from one of Chicago’s most underprivileged communities.
Joe is asking our community to step up and invest in his students to compete and win – 100% of every donation will go directly to Joe’s incredible chess program.
Queen’s gambit ($20): Show your support for Joe’s chess champions.
Snacks on me ($100): Fund after-school snacks for Joe’s team for one month.
Local hero ($500): Fund the team’s registration costs for local tournaments throughout Chicago for one academic year.
Champion ($1,500): Fund travel, lodging, registration and meals for one team member to attend nationals this year. The ratings players receive at major tournaments are critical to gaining college scholarships.
Grandmaster ($25,000): Fully fund Joe’s chess competition budget for one academic year, including travel, room and board to nationals for up to 15 competitors.
