Scholars

Our boys hail from all over the United States. However, we know that too many academically promising students are relegated by circumstances beyond their control to a life of daily struggle and inadequate educational resources from under performing area schools. Even the most academically talented student can fail in this type of environment. We provide our scholars a chance to overcome daunting obstacles and change potential into achievement by giving them the tools through a better education and environment to redirect their lives.

A Better Chance of Westport gives its scholars a better chance. The Westport community also gains a tremendous benefit by having these young men in our lives. We are able to share our community’s resources and support the program’s purpose while benefiting from increasing the town’s and the high school’s diversity. A Better Chance of Westport is extremely fortunate to have the Westport community’s generous support of our goal, to change young lives and ensure that these talented young scholars achieve their hopes and dreams for a shining future.

HISTORY SCHOLARS CALENDAR ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAFF

“Growing up as one of ten siblings, I always understood the importance of taking advantage of any and every opportunity. At fourteen joining A Better Chance of Westport was one of the easiest decisions I ever made. My life since then has seen nothing but endless personal, mental and emotional growth helped by the tremendous support I received from everyone involved with A Better Chance of Westport. I have become strong in ways I never could have imagined”
— Thomas Jones (SHS ‘16)

“Potential is universal. Opportunity is not. Thanks to ABC, there was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The older I got, the more apparent that was.”
— Charles Winslow (SHS ’09)