Education • Equity • Opportunity

These are the guiding principles of A Better Chance (ABC) New Canaan. Our mission is to provide transformative academic opportunities to talented young men of color, support them in becoming well-rounded and confident leaders, and prepare them for success in college and in life.

Meet Our Scholars

Our Community

Giving

ABC New Canaan by the Numbers

92

Scholars

Since 1974, 92 scholars have graduated from our program and gone to college.

$0

Cost

There is no cost for ABC New Canaan scholars to participate in our program.

100%

of our funding

A full 100% of our funding comes from the generosity of the New Canaan community.

3225

Steps

New Canaan High School is just 3,225 steps away from ABC House.

50

Years

ABC New Canaan was founded nearly 50 years ago.

ABC New Canaan Today

October 2024 Newsletter

Our latest newsletter features our new Freshmen Scholars, their Host Families and new Board members. Photos from the 50th Anniversary Gala last spring and the recent Hallo-Wine party are also included.