Guilford ABC

10/02/2026

IN MEMORIAM Gretchen Milem MacKenzie

The Guilford ABC community was saddened to learn of the passing of Gretchen Milem MacKenzie on March 31, 2026. She was one of the founders of Guilford ABC and Hole in the Wall Consignment and Thrift Shop. Gretchen was also the beloved host mother of Valerie Price Cornelious (GHS 1978), one of the first GABC scholars to come to Guilford in 1974....

The Guilford ABC community was saddened to learn of the passing of Gretchen Milem MacKenzie on March 31, 2026. She was one of the founders of Guilford ABC and Hole in the Wall Consignment and Thrif…

09/25/2026

Seeking Host Families for New Scholars

Want to make a lasting difference in a young person’s life? Join the Guilford ABC support team by becoming a host family for an incoming Guilford ABC scholar. Host families welcome a scholar into their home for seven visits during the school year, from Friday at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday at 5:00 p.m. For more than 50 years, Guilford families have helped make our scholars feel welcomed, supported, and connected to the community....

Want to make a lasting difference in a young person’s life? Join the Guilford ABC support team by becoming a host family for an incoming Guilford ABC scholar. Host families welcome a scholar into t…

09/18/2026

Rising Juniors and Seniors Report Fun Year in Guilford

I had the most fun sophomore year spending time with the girls here at the GABC house. Our personalities work well together – we’ve bonded!” says Lakeesha with a big smile. She’ll be a junior at Guilford High School in the fall of 2026 and reflected on her first year with GABC. “My first year I was just getting integrated into the community and I’m comfortable now....

I had the most fun sophomore year spending time with the girls here at the GABC house. Our personalities work well together – we’ve bonded!” says Lakeesha with a big smile. She’ll be a junior at Gu…

09/10/2026

The Power of Community

From President Eileen Limoncelli Three years have passed since I became involved with A Better Chance (ABC), and I continue to be inspired by the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to ensure the success of Guilford ABC (GABC). As a board member, I quickly learned that the program’s strength extends far beyond the Board and Advisory Board. Behind every scholar is a remarkable network of support that makes the program possible....

From President Eileen Limoncelli Three years have passed since I became involved with A Better Chance (ABC), and I continue to be inspired by the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to ensure…

09/04/2026

GABC Celebrates Graduating Seniors Kyra & Tamojah

Cheers and tears from scholars, parents, and volunteers punctuated Guilford ABC’s Year-End Celebration at the Guilford Community Center in May. Kyra Amani who has chosen the University of Massachusetts at Lowell expressed her gratitude with flowing tears of joy. “The academics at Guilford High School reached my highest interests. I loved the opportunities in sports, participating in musicals, the opportunity to meet new people.” She acknowledged the financial support of GABC that gave her these experiences....

Cheers and tears from scholars, parents, and volunteers punctuated Guilford ABC’s Year-End Celebration at the Guilford Community Center in May. Kyra Amani who has chosen the University of Massachus…

05/26/2026

Another incredible year with our scholars 💖

02/05/2026

Had the best time meeting up with !

10/03/2025

Once a month at GABC we do a dinner with a speaker!

To share about their career and experiences with our scholars. This month was with entrepreneur and shoe designer ! 💖👠

09/28/2025

September smiles from the GABC 🥰