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.

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

With the holidays upon us, we are filled with GRATITUDE for our wonderful supporters like YOU. Thanks to your generosity and kindness, our eight scholars are thriving at New Canaan High School, filling ABC House with love, and are one step closer to realizing their college dreams.
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.
Walter Stewart’s, one of the oldest businesses in town and an indelible part of our community, has been a steadfast