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

Spring 2025 Newsletter

Catch up on all the latest ABC New Canaan news in our Spring 2025 newsletter. Highlights include a letter from our Executive Director and Spotlights on our Senior John Baluyut and six other talented scholars.

Introducing the ABC Advisory Council

This idea to form an Advisory Council was born after the AMAZING 50th ABC New Canaan Gala when a number of us realized the importance of the experience for our graduates.

A SOLD OUT SUCCESS!

ABC’s SPRING BASH on May 17th was a smashing success and perfect combination of fun and purpose. The room was filled with dedicated supporters of ABC past and present, along with so many new faces.