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.

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ABC New Canaan by the Numbers

93

Scholars

Since 1974, 93 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.

51

Years

ABC New Canaan was founded nearly 51 years ago.

ABC New Canaan Today

First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan to Launch The Compass Fund

We are thrilled to announce that First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan has made a generous $10,000 gift to launch The Compass Fund — marking their second consecuti

Congratulations to our 2026 Seniors!

ABC New Canaan is thrilled to celebrate Yanfer Martinez and Kian Ragaza as they complete their journeys at New Canaan High School and head off to their well-deserved next chapters.

ABC’s Yacht Rock Bash: A Smooth Sailing Success

On May 16, 2026, the ABC New Canaan community came together for a sold-out evening at the Country Club of New Canaan. The night featured a lively live auction, a raffle, and plenty of dancing — the kind of evening that's hard to leave!