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| P.O. Box 2185 E. Saint Louis, IL 62202 |
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| (618) 489-5021 |  |
| director@griffincenter-esl.org |  |
 
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Chess for Success
A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great chess player. - Bobby Fischer
“This is fun!”
“Can I move here?”
“I’m thinking.”
“b1 to c3”
“Checkmate!"
These are just a few of the exciting remarks that can be heard when our We have Griffin Center, DeShields-Robinson and Roosevelt ChessClubs are in session. On April 21 they gathered with other Chess Clubs in the area for an inspiring evening and are now looking forward to a tournament soon. Besides being lots of fun we’re expecting to see an increase in reading and math scores as well as assisting with character development.
Thank you, Mr. Peterson and the YMCA.
About the Griffin Center
Griffin Center, an agency of Catholic Urban Programs, was founded in 1986. The parent agency has been in existence since 1971, serving the needs of the very poor, homeless, and indigent aged of the metro East St. Louis region.
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We provide...
- After school social recreation
- After school tutoring and homework assistance
- Summer day camps
- Violence prevention training
- Advocacy for individual children and families in the school system, public aid system, specialized housing, social and health systems.
How can I help?
To find out how you can volunteer or support the Griffin Center, check out our volunteer page or call us at (618) 489-5021.
