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PCR Inc. Fun-Raiser · 2026
An evening with purpose — dinner, community, and a live auction supporting literacy, mentorship, and conflict resolution for Boston families. Every seat funds the mission.
Save the date
Join PCR Inc. for a special fundraising evening dedicated to strengthening families and building healthier communities through conflict resolution, education, literacy, collaborative arts, and community engagement.
The evening
A room full of Boston neighbors, partners, and supporters — plus a few chess boards, because we could not resist.
Arrival, open boards, and a chance to meet the facilitators, mentors, and families behind the programs.
A seated dinner alongside short remarks from PCR Inc. leadership and the neighbors our work serves.
Experiences and items donated by Boston businesses and partners, with proceeds funding the year ahead.
A closing circle and an open invitation to volunteer, host a program, or sponsor a neighborhood.
Where your ticket goes
Checkmate for Change is our primary annual fundraiser. Proceeds are not abstract — they translate directly into the sessions, supplies, and staff hours that keep programming free for Boston families.
Corporate and family sponsorships include table seating, recognition throughout the evening, and a named connection to a specific program area. Sponsors are a core part of how a grassroots Boston nonprofit organization keeps its services free.
Tell us what you have in mind — cash sponsorship, in-kind donation, or an auction item — and we will send the full sponsorship packet.
Year-round
The fundraiser is one night. The programming runs all year, and nearly all of it is free and open to neighbors.
Free, family-friendly chess sessions across Boston neighborhoods. Bring the kids, meet other families, build connections one match at a time.
See detailsShort, skills-based sessions on de-escalation, listening, screen-time agreements, and repair after conflict. Free and judgment-free.
See the topicsRestorative circles for schools, tenant associations, congregations, and youth programs. We facilitate, then hand the practice over to you.
Request a circleSupport the mission
Every gift underwrites mediation sessions, literacy circles, chess sets, and the facilitators who sit with Boston families when tension runs highest. One hundred percent of donations stay in the neighborhoods we serve.
Donate to PCR Inc.Give your time
Coach a chess night, staff a resource table, mentor a teen, or lend professional skills to a growing Boston nonprofit organization. We will match you with volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule and strengths.
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