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Ridgefield
A Better Chance

Empowering Minds for a Bright Future

Our Mission

Ridgefield A Better Chance (RABC) provides academically talented and highly motivated young women of color the opportunity to study at Ridgefield’s public high school. We provide educational, social, and cultural enrichment as we strive to prepare our Scholars to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in American society.

Our Scholars live together in the RABC house while attending Ridgefield High School, gaining the tools and experiences they need to excel in college and beyond.

What Our Scholars Say

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Zahra

“Thanks to RABC and an incredible college counselor, the college application process was less stressful and more empowering.”

Gabrielle

“RABC has given me opportunities I never imagined, like studying ballet and being accepted to a summer program with Alvin Ailey.”

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Our Impact

68 Scholars have graduated and gone on to top colleges since 1987

100% college acceptance among our Scholars

Opportunities funded include travel, arts, academics, and leadership

Scholars come from across the Northeast and build a lifelong sisterhood

Thank You Local Foundations and Business Sponsors

Thank you to our
Community Partners