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

Announcing ABC’s Spring Bash

Please join us on Saturday, May 17th for a FUN, fabulous evening to benefit ABC New Canaan. This not-to-be-missed event at the Country Club of New Canaan will feature cocktails, a casual dinner, live auction, and dancing.

ABC Pays Homage to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

On January 15, 2025, the Interfaith Council of New Canaan hosted its annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the United Methodist Church of New Canaan.

Spotlight on Walter Stewart’s and Stewart’s Wine & Spirits

Walter Stewart’s, one of the oldest businesses in town and an indelible part of our community, has been a steadfast Champion Sponsor of ABC New Canaan.