Madison A Better Chance

05/30/2026

A huge congratulations to Scholar Jake Gordillo on his induction into the Daniel Hand High School National Honor Society!

This recognition is a testament to Jake’s hard work, dedication, academic excellence, and commitment to achieving his goals. He consistently challenges himself, embraces opportunities, and leads by example.

We are incredibly proud of all Jake has accomplished and excited to see what comes next. As he looks ahead to his senior year in the fall, his determination, character, and drive to succeed, there’s no doubt he will continue to achieve great things and make a positive impact on the world.

05/22/2026

Join us for the Madison ABC Annual Meeting & Picnic on Sunday, June 7 at 4:00 PM at the Madison Surf Club!

Come celebrate our Madison ABC scholars, connect with our community, enjoy great food, and hear from inspirational keynote speaker Denise Keyes Page of Ubuntu Storytellers.

This is a free event, and we would love to see you there for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and community support.

05/18/2026

Madison ABC is incredibly grateful for the support, partnership, and leadership of Daniel Hand High School Principal Salutari. His commitment to students, connection, and community helps create an environment where our Madison ABC Scholars, and all DHHS students can thrive at our nationally recognized Blue Ribbon school.

Thank you, Principal Salutari, for all you do for Daniel Hand, our students, and the Madison community. If you haven’t yet, take a moment to read more about his leadership and the work being done every day to help our students and community succeed.

At Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Wednesdays often come with a pause. Students and teachers step away from academics to take a break. Anthony "T.J." Salutari, principal of Daniel Hand High School, started the "Wellness Wednesdays" initiative to encourage students to slow down and take a break f...

05/07/2026

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, Madison ABC would like to recognize and thank our incredible Academic Advisors, who play such an important role in the success of our scholars.

Their guidance, encouragement, and support help our students navigate challenges, celebrate accomplishments, and continue striving toward their goals. We are deeply grateful for the time, care, and dedication they give to our scholars and to the mission of Madison ABC.

L to R: Mr. Bizier, Ms. Stott, Ms. Tibbetts, Ms. Leckey and Mr. Hajus

05/05/2026

Though disappointed, we are so grateful for our community and your ongoing support for Madison ABC.

We will no longer be accepting bike donations. Thank you.

If you’d like to learn more about Madison ABC, send us a message!

05/01/2026

Madison ABC was honored to visit the Connecticut Legislature on Tuesday, April 28th, as guests of State Representative John-Michael Parker and State Senator Christine Cohen.

This meaningful experience gave our scholars a firsthand look at the legislative process while also allowing us to share the impact of our program with state leaders.

Thank you to Representative Parker and Senator Cohen for their hospitality and support. We hope to make this an annual opportunity for our scholars.

04/21/2026

An exciting spring break for Madison ABC scholar Jake, who spent time touring Colby and Bates!

It’s such a special time as our scholars begin exploring colleges and putting plans in place for their next chapter. The future is bright!

04/14/2026

Our Scholars Erick and Darwin hit the court with the Hand Volleyball team 🏐 🐯 as they took on Amity. The gym was full of energy and it is amazing to see our students so involved in the DHHS community.

At ABC, we encourage our Scholars to build confidence and experience teamwork outside the classroom too.

Go Tigers!!

03/21/2026

The Second Annual Madison A Better Chance Gala was truly A Chance to Shine and a night to remember.

Thank you to this incredible community for your overwhelming generosity felt throughout the evening-from the raffle to the silent auction to a wonderfully feisty live auction.

This special evening was led by our amazing Event Co-Chairs, Sarah Seehusen and Stephanie Clark, along with our tireless Gala committee members Moriah Rottier Agovino and Bryony Aviles, along with the many volunteers who helped bring the night to life.

We were inspired by heartfelt remarks from our President, Kevin Kranzler who honored our Resident Advisors, Holly McCray McCalla and Darrin Mccalla for their tremendous impact on our scholars, and closed with a powerful tribute from Michael Card in support of beloved alumnus Asa Palmer, and the Asa Palmer scholarship fund.

Thank you for showing up, giving so generously, and helping our scholars continue to shine bright.

To learn more or to donate, please check out MadisonABC.org.

And as always, please reach out to me directly if you'd like to connect.

03/09/2026

A most enthusiastic THANK YOU to the incredible generosity of this community, as the Madison A Better Chance Annual Gala has officially sold out - in record time!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who purchased tickets or donated goods and services for our auction. And of course, to our generous sponsors, whose support helps make this event possible and enables Madison ABC to continue to thrive and create life-changing opportunities for our scholars.

While tickets are no longer available, you can still support Madison ABC. If you'd like to make a donation or simply learn more about this wonderful organization, please visit MadisonABC.org.

Looking forward to seeing some of you at the gala on March 19th at the Madison Beach Hotel!

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS