Jean Shaw

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

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

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.

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.

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.

ABC New Canaan’s Second Annual Hallo-Wine party was a terrific success and a frighteningly fun night. Partygoers pulled

ABC New Canaan celebrated its 50th Anniversary this year and commemorated this milestone with a sold-out gala this past April. The gala was an unforgettable night

Please join us on Friday, April 26, 2024, as we celebrate five decades of providing life-changing academic opportunities to talented young men of color. This not-to-be-missed event at the Greenwich Regency Hyatt will feature cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing.

ABC Freshman Dariel Ortiz and RD Khanisha Moore pay homage to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a celebration on January 15, 2024 at the United Methodist Church of New Canaan.