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

SOLD OUT!

Our SPRING BASH has sold out, thanks to an outpouring of early support and enthusiasm!

First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan – Our New Transforming Lives Sponsor

ABC New Canaan is thrilled to announce that the First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan has become a Transforming Lives Sponsor.

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.