A Better Chance

There’s still time in 2024 to make a meaningful impact! The commitment of our volunteers, donors, and partners is the cornerstone of our ability to support thousands of young Scholars each year. Every contribution to A Better Chance is an investment in the future of tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers. As the year draws to a close, we invite you to join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of our students this holiday season. Your support has the power to shape their futures and help them unlock their full potential. https://lnkd.in/ejY3VuMC

🕯️ Happy Kwanzaa from A Better Chance! 🕯️ As we celebrate the rich traditions and principles of Kwanzaa, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes to our wonderful community. Your support and dedication help us empower young people through education and opportunity. May your Kwanzaa be filled with unity, creativity, and the joy of family and friends. Together, we are building a brighter future! #Kwanzaa #Community #Unity #ABetterChance

🕎 Happy Hanukkah from A Better Chance! 🕎 We want to extend our warmest wishes to our community for Hanukkah. May your Hanukkah be filled with joy, peace, and the warmth of family and friends. Together, we continue to shine brightly as we illuminate the path to educational success for so many talented young people. #Hanukkah #FestivalOfLights #Community #ABetterChance

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄✨ From all of us at A Better Chance, we wish you a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and hope. Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our mission to empower young people of color and their families. Here's to a bright and successful year ahead! 🎉📚 Warmest wishes, The Staff at A Better Chance

As we reflect during this season of gratitude, when our focus is on family and loved ones, we want to express our deep appreciation for the work of our Parent Resource Groups (PRGs). As part of our commitment to strengthening parent programming, this initiative recognizes the vital role of supporting families—alongside our Scholars—throughout their A Better Chance journey. PRGs offer workshops and sessions on pressing topics for parents. In addition to peer-led sessions, PRGs also tap the expertise of A Better Chance's network of partners. We are proud to see the program grow and have a lasting impact. Over the past year, discussions have covered a wide range of topics, from helping parents navigate the challenges of the boarding school transition to exploring the extensive resources available to both Scholars and their families through A Better Chance. We are also thrilled to have kicked off a new series of workshops this month, in partnership with The Steve Fund, focusing on mental health and supporting our Scholars. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents, Member Schools, and partner organizations who have actively participated and led these valuable discussions. We look forward to what 2025 holds for this important work.

For this Throwback Thursday, we’re honored to share the inspiring words of Malachi, an A Better Chance Scholar Award Winner, from our 60th Anniversary Gala. His story embodies the heart of our mission.    Over the past year, A Better Chance has supported nearly 1,800 Scholars and 20,000 Alumni like Malachi, thanks to the unwavering support of our dedicated community. As we look ahead to 2025, we aim to deepen our impact—reaching more students and families, providing life-changing educational opportunities, and strengthening our programs to better equip our Scholars for success in middle school, high school, college and beyond. Join us in opening doors to a brighter future for the next generation of leaders.    To learn more about how you can help transform lives, visit abetterchance.org/give. Together, we can create a lifetime of opportunities for our Scholars.

As we embrace the season of gratitude, A Better Chance wants to take a moment to show our appreciation to our Member School partners who have played a vital role in helping our students access outstanding educational opportunities. In the coming weeks, we will recognize key partners within our Member School community who have placed the highest number of ABC Scholars during the 2023-2024 placement cycle. We are pleased to present the NYC Metro Area Placement Award to the Kew-Forest School in Queens, New York, for their exceptional commitment to our students' success. "The Kew-Forest School is honored to receive this award. This recognition highlights our partnership with ABC, aligning with our mission to support high-performing students of color and foster diversity. By collaborating, we enrich our educational community, empower scholars to excel, and cultivate future leaders. Our shared values of academic excellence and inclusivity drive us to continue this impactful work, opening doors for students to thrive in a supportive, diverse environment. We look forward to ongoing collaboration with ABC, championing access and achievement". Congratulations to our Member Schools! On behalf of ABC, we are grateful for your commitment and support of our Scholars. Interested in learning more about our Member Schools? Check out https://lnkd.in/d48QetjE.

As we embrace the season of gratitude, A Better Chance wants to take a moment to show our appreciation to our Member School partners who have played a vital role in helping our students access outstanding educational opportunities. In the coming weeks, we will recognize key partners within our Member School community who have placed the highest number of ABC Scholars during the 2023-2024 placement cycle. We are pleased to present the Southwest Placement Award to the Brentwood School in Los Angeles, California, for their exceptional commitment to our students' success. "Brentwood School is honored to be selected for the 2024 A Better Chance Southwest Placement Award. We are deeply committed to providing educational access to families of colors and building inclusive communities. We are excited to continue our partnership with ABC to provide more students with enriching educational experiences at Brentwood School." Congratulations to our Member Schools! On behalf of ABC, we are grateful to your commitment and support of our Scholars. Interested in learning more about our Member Schools? Check out https://lnkd.in/d48QetjE.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated on Giving Tuesday! Your generosity is empowering our Scholars and Alumni to build brighter futures. If you haven’t had the chance to give yet, there’s still time to make a lasting impact. Our Giving Tuesday page will remain open through the weekend—join us in supporting the next generation of leaders and helping shape a better tomorrow! To donate: https://lnkd.in/dj_XF7Gy

This #GivingTuesday, you have the power to create lasting change! By donating to A Better Chance, you can help impact the future of tomorrow's leaders and changemakers. Your support enables us to provide our Scholars and College-age Alumni with access to transformative educational experiences, extracurricular activities, and career-building opportunities. With your help, we can continue to help students access top middle and high schools, assist them through the college admissions process, and connect young Alumni to internships, jobs, and more. Together, we can open doors to opportunity and build a brighter future. Your continued support makes all the difference! To donate, visit: https://lnkd.in/dj_XF7Gy