Amherst Committee For A Better Chance

Amherst Committee For A Better Chance Graduates have attended more than 50 colleges and universities. Scholars live family-style in the ABC House at 74 North Prospect Street in downtown Amherst.

ABC is a national residential high school program that prepares academically talented and highly motivated students of color from educationally underserved school districts for college and future leadership roles in the broader community. ABC is a national residential high school program which prepares academically talented and highly motivated African American, Latino, Asian, and Native American

students from educationally underserved school districts for college and future leadership roles in the broader community. Since the program began, over 100 students have attended Amherst Regional High School which offers a rich college preparatory curriculum and a diverse array of extracurricular and sports activities. ABC Resident Directors provide a warm supportive environment enriched by daily sessions with Amherst College tutors. ABC Board members, community mentors and ARHR faculty and staff also offer guidance and support. ABC Scholars forge lasting bonds with local host families through monthly weekend visits and additional enrichment activities. While many Amherst ABC Scholars come from urban neighborhoods in Massachusetts and New York, some have come from as far away as Ohio, Indiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. The ABC Program depends on proceeds of the annual ABC Walk each fall to maintain this high successful residential model. Thanks to those of you who have supported us in the past.

Today is an opportunity to give whatever you can to organizations working for equal opportunity and social justice. With...
12/03/2025

Today is an opportunity to give whatever you can to organizations working for equal opportunity and social justice. With each young man, each scholar whom we support over his four years of high school in Amherst, we ensure a better future for our community and our country by giving them A Better Chance – one each scholar so richly deserves.
 
The scholars, resident directors, board of directors, and everyone involved with the Amherst A Better Chance program are so very grateful for the support this community has provided now for over 50 years. Please continue to be a tailwind for these young men as they grow and strive to reach their goals, and donate now.
 
 For more information and opportunities to support the Amherst A Better Chance program and its more-than-50-year history, visit the link below.
https://tracking.etapestry.com/t/48815358/1311707667/107714536/0/116018/?x=6a51923e

Please stop by these businesses/organizations and thank them for supporting the ABC Fall Foliage & Cider Run!
10/28/2025

Please stop by these businesses/organizations and thank them for supporting the ABC Fall Foliage & Cider Run!

Thank you to all of the volunteers, runners, and walkers who came out for the 53rd Cider Run last week in support of our...
10/26/2025

Thank you to all of the volunteers, runners, and walkers who came out for the 53rd Cider Run last week in support of our ABC boys!

And a most sincere thank you to all of our sponsors who have shown their endless support!

No registration necessary--free and open to the public.
04/14/2025

No registration necessary--free and open to the public.

Ski school lessons and hot chocolate give an opportunity for our scholars to experience a new sport. A huge thank you to...
02/06/2025

Ski school lessons and hot chocolate give an opportunity for our scholars to experience a new sport. A huge thank you to the ABC donor community for sponsoring this trip!⛷️🗻

Huge shoutout to all the Tutors who have shown constant support for the boys throughout the semester. We are grateful fo...
12/09/2024

Huge shoutout to all the Tutors who have shown constant support for the boys throughout the semester. We are grateful for each and every one of you!

Giving Tuesday! Wondering how you can support ABC Amherst? A Better Chance depends on the support of donors to sustain t...
12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday! Wondering how you can support ABC Amherst? A Better Chance depends on the support of donors to sustain the program and the needs of our students, such as supplies, care, and educational opportunities. Every contribution counts and impacts our five students.

Follow the link to make a donation:
https://www.amherstabetterchance.org/donate/

Happy Native American Heritage Day and Thanksgiving from the ABC Amherst boys.
12/02/2024

Happy Native American Heritage Day and Thanksgiving from the ABC Amherst boys.

Last week, Frank attended the MSAMs Honors trip to Michigan. As a MSAMs scholar, students are given additional resources...
11/21/2024

Last week, Frank attended the MSAMs Honors trip to Michigan. As a MSAMs scholar, students are given additional resources and opportunities to encourage college preparedness. Frank specifically enjoyed the 3D model and criminology department offered by Michigan State. Frank was selected as one of MSAMs’ eight scholars because of his accolades as Vice President of Student Council, public speaking experience, and commitment as a tri-sport athlete at Amherst.

Come join the fun and support the ABC House!
10/10/2024

Come join the fun and support the ABC House!

Less than 2 months till the Amherst ABC Fall Foliage & Cider Run!
09/02/2024

Less than 2 months till the Amherst ABC Fall Foliage & Cider Run!

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74 N Prospect Street
Amherst, MA
01002

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