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Make a Donation

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Ridgefield A Better Chance relies on the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, and foundations in our community.

Your support directly empowers our scholars — high-achieving young women of color in grades 9–12 — by providing access to an exceptional education at Ridgefield High School, a safe and nurturing home, and the tools they need to grow, lead, and thrive.

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How Your Donation Transforms Lives

“Our Scholars’ success depends on a community that believes in them. Your generosity makes this house a home, keeps our students safe and cared for, and opens doors to futures they once only dreamed about.”


— Sarah Streif, Executive Director


$10,000      All Program costs for one Scholar for a full year

$5,000         Groceries and meals for all Scholars for two months

$2,500       Heating & Electric at the RABC House for two months

$1,000        College visits for Junior and Senior Scholars

$500          School field trips for all Scholars

$250          School supplies for one Scholar

$100             Tutoring Session for one Scholar

$50            Weekend activities for one Scholar per month

Ways to Give

  • Online

    Make a secure donation by credit or debit card using our online form. It’s fast, simple, and impactful.

    Donate Now

  • By Mail

    Prefer to send a check?

    Mail your donation to:


    Ridgefield A Better Chance

    P.O. Box 1044
    Ridgefield, CT 06877

  • Recurring Monthly Gifts

    Provide steady, year-round support with a recurring donation. Monthly gifts help sustain our scholars and strengthen our program’s future.

    Set Up a Recurring Gift

  • Matching Gifts

    Double your impact!

    Many companies match charitable donations. Check with your employer, then send your matching gift documentation to our Executive Director, Sarah Streif.

    Email Documentation

  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

    Support RABC through your Donor-Advised Fund for a lasting impact. A DAF offers immediate tax benefits and flexible giving.


    Our Tax ID is 06-1156849.

    DAF Submission

  • Legacy Giving

    Leave a lasting legacy by including RABC in your long-term giving plans. Options may include bequests, life insurance, real estate, or charitable trusts.

    Please consult your financial advisor, and reach out to our Executive Director, Sarah Streif, to learn more.

    Learn More

  • Tributes

    Make a donation in honor or in memory of someone special.

    Please note their name and address if applicable so we can notify them of your kindness.

    Make a Tribute

"The Ridgefield A Better Chance Program changed my life. I grew up in California. I am the first in my family to leave home, attend a "boarding school program" and graduate from Denison University in Ohio. Now I have a good job with Kaiser Permanente. Because I have been given so much, I am an active volunteer with ABC National. To motivate young Latino children, I go back to my middle school to talk about the doors that education, hard work and dedication can open."

- Julissa, RHS Class of 2003

RABC Alumnae Fulvia Vargas, Mei Loo and Julissa Barajas