Jean Shaw

Holiday Appeal 2024

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.

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October 2024 Newsletter

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.

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Celebrating 50 Years!

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

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Announcing Our 50th Anniversary Gala!

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.

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William Choi

William Choi grew up in the Lower East Side of New York City and was a product of the NYC public education system until the 9th grade.  Although he was admitted to a top specialized high school, he sought a greater challenge and chose the A Better Chance program in New Canaan.

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