Welcome to BFC
Believers for Change, Inc.
Welcome to Checkmate
Certainly! Chess, often referred to as the “game of kings,” is a timeless classic that transcends mere entertainment. It is a profound mental exercise, a strategic battleground where minds clash and ideas converge. Beyond the sixty-four squares lies a realm of possibilities, where every move carries weight and every decision shapes the course of the game. But more than just a game, chess mirrors life itself, offering invaluable lessons and insights that extend far beyond the board.
The Plan
In this game we will teach our young people how to make moves that will be honest, true and overcoming. It will sharpen their decision-making skills in choosing better ways for their lives.
The Game of Life...
Your Position
In chess, you will be taught be facilitators that will teach you things about how to be and stay on the winning side. It my get hard, but when you have determination, you can make it.
At The Believers For Change, we know a young life reaching its full potential is one of the community's greatest gifts and, sadly, a young person who doesn't have the opportunity to thrive is one of the world's greatest tragedies. Because of this, we are dedicated to educating, training, and preparing young adults to be future leaders. We know it takes a village to raise a child - and we are dedicated to being part of that village for our community's young adults.
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Checkmate is a program that not only teaches individuals how to play chess, but how to apply the rules of chess to everyday life's decision-making process. Chess is the oldest board game in the world which depict two opponents fighting a war with the objective of capturing the enemies' king. Chess is known as one of the best strategy board games to play making it a perfect tool in teaching individuals to think before making the decision to act. Because in chess the wrong decision and move can cost you the game, where in life the wrong decision can cost you your life or your freedom.
Our Checkmate program will teach individuals not to act out on sudden inner impulses or inclinations when their decision could have a negative effect on family, community, and self.
