A Chance In Life

A Chance In Life We're on a mission to provide a chance in life to at-risk youth throughout the world.

A Chance In Life is a nonprofit organization founded in Italy in 1945 by Irish priest Monsignor Carroll-Abbing, who was moved by the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children living on the streets after World War II. Inspired by their resilience and independence, he created Boys’ and Girls’ Towns of Italy—with a visionary model "self-government" that empowered youth to manage their own communitie

s. Over the decades, these Towns became a home for young refugees and unaccompanied minors from more different countries. In 2016, our organization became A Chance In Life to reflect our expanding global mission. Guided by the Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach, we now support at-risk youth through our youth and community center in the U.S. and a growing network of local partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Europe. To date, we have impacted the lives of over 80,000 young people—helping them build brighter futures through education, leadership development, and community support.

When you give to A Chance In Life, you can trust that your gift is going exactly where it should.Young people on 5 conti...
06/01/2026

When you give to A Chance In Life, you can trust that your gift is going exactly where it should.

Young people on 5 continents are building their confidence, pursuing their education, and developing their leadership skills because people like you continually choose to invest in them. That impact is yours as much as ours.

A Chance In Life is proud to have received top ratings from both Charity Navigator and Guidestar.


Our founder believed that every young person deserves more than just relief from hardship. Today, that same mission has ...
05/28/2026

Our founder believed that every young person deserves more than just relief from hardship.
Today, that same mission has helped children around the world to become educated, self-governing leaders.

To learn how you can be a part of our mission, click the link below:

https://linktr.ee/achanceinlife


So how exactly does A Chance In Life make an impact? Our Positive Youth Development framework incorporates six C's: Comp...
05/26/2026

So how exactly does A Chance In Life make an impact?
Our Positive Youth Development framework incorporates six C's: Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, Caring, and Contribution. The first five build the sixth, and the sixth is where leaders are made.
When you support A Chance In Life, you support a framework that has held strong for over 80 years, across 14 countries, and for 100,000 young people.
With these six C’s, we empower young people around the world to lead, learn, and succeed.

Good drinks, great company, and a cause worth toasting 🥂Come mix and mingle at Cocktail for a Cause, where every sip sup...
05/22/2026

Good drinks, great company, and a cause worth toasting 🥂

Come mix and mingle at Cocktail for a Cause, where every sip supports our mission.
This is the perfect opportunity for young professionals to connect with like-minded people and raise support for the 8,800+ children that A Chance In Life serves across 14 countries.

Spots are filling up quick, and you don’t want to miss this!
To RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/achanceinlife/event/c4ac2026/

"You can visit Neverland any time you like... Just believe." As we reflect on our magical San Francisco Gala earlier thi...
05/22/2026

"You can visit Neverland any time you like... Just believe."
As we reflect on our magical San Francisco Gala earlier this month, we want to reiterate our thanks to every donor, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who has been part of this mission. None of this happens without you.

Come be a part of the magic! “Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning!”
(Or, if flying isn't your thing, you can click here: https://linktr.ee/achanceinlife?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnkk1GrWIyNB5QP3nzSLkY0GJZbuuxp92ddFEwN2-J0dlf2I5R4Gb7mEw1soc_aem_SHxaq5abaAc7X2D3NB0QCg)

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, our partner associations provide youth in extreme poverty with life-changing resources: educat...
05/20/2026

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, our partner associations provide youth in extreme poverty with life-changing resources: education, healthcare, and tireless personal support. This is what your gift to A Chance In Life makes possible: a child learns to read, a teenager visits a doctor, a young leader becomes the first in her family to pursue university, and more. You can open the door to possibility. To help make a difference, click here: https://linktr.ee/achanceinlife?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnkk1GrWIyNB5QP3nzSLkY0GJZbuuxp92ddFEwN2-J0dlf2I5R4Gb7mEw1soc_aem_SHxaq5abaAc7X2D3NB0QCg.

Across 14 countries, 8,800 young people have been positively impacted this year. 300 high schoolers in Staten Island hav...
05/19/2026

Across 14 countries, 8,800 young people have been positively impacted this year. 300 high schoolers in Staten Island have participated in leadership, college, and workforce readiness training. At A Chance In Life, we believe that opportunity and dignity should not be reserved for the fortunate few. Every gift, whether it is one-time only or recurring, large or small, keeps that mission alive.
Thank you for being part of it.

05/15/2026

Every child deserves a chance. A community makes that possible.

May 15 is the UN International Day of Families. We asked community members who walk through our doors every day one question: what has this community made possible for your family? Their answers say everything.

Over 100,000 lives impacted across A Chance in Life’s history. We believe that young people facing the toughest odds des...
05/14/2026

Over 100,000 lives impacted across A Chance in Life’s history.
We believe that young people facing the toughest odds deserve the opportunity to become future leaders. Everything we do around the world and right here in New York City is built around that belief. We measure our own success by what young people go on to build for themselves, their families, and their communities. Join us in empowering young people at the link in our bio.

On Saturday night, the San Francisco Design Center Galleria was filled with warmth, elegance, and an incredible communit...
05/04/2026

On Saturday night, the San Francisco Design Center Galleria was filled with warmth, elegance, and an incredible community of people who believe in the power of giving young people a chance. ✨

We honored the incredible Franco & Gabriella Cirelli, Randy DeMartini, and Russ Stanley — four people whose lives are a testament to faith, service, and generosity. We also celebrated Larry Nibbi for over 60 years of dedication to our mission. And we were moved beyond words by the generosity in the room, helping us raise over $400,000 for young people around the world.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening. We are so grateful.

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Friday 9am - 5pm

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