Winchester ABC

08/22/2026

Congratulations to alum Ibny Crookson who spent his spring semester of junior year in Ireland and visited 11 countries. Here he is in Paris with his mother. Ibny begins his senior year at Dickinson College this fall. Keep soaring, Ibny! 💫

08/18/2026

Welcome to Wi******er, Hollins family! We’re so glad you’re here. Thank you to the Wignell family for hosting.

08/18/2026

A big “Welcome Back!” to alum Gamaral Sawyer who is the new Resident Academic Coordinator at WABC! Gamaral recently graduated from medical school and has begun a residency in psychiatry at Boston University. He’ll be at ABC House Monday to Thursday nights for dinners and study halls and he’ll cover one weekend a month with Weekend Mentor John Bellaire. We’re very lucky! Thank you for giving back to ABC, Gamaral.

08/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dejour and Leah Hollins (and their children) as the new Resident Directors at ABC House! We are so lucky to have this very capable and caring family moving into the house. It’s going to be a great year!

07/20/2026

We’re hiring! Be our new Resident Academic Coordinator— a great part-time role for someone who loves to work with teens. Monthly stipend plus housing and food included. Please contact us for the complete job description— [email protected]

07/13/2026

If you love to inspire teens, we have a job for you! Join Wi******er A Better Chance as the Resident Academic Coordinator and mentor seven highly motivated young men. Cover study hall in the evening and one weekend a month. Room and board provided. Email us to learn more about this part-time role with a mission driven, community organization. Please write to us at [email protected]. Read more about us on our website, winchesterabc.org

07/09/2026

Summer’s here and we’re reflecting on the great end of the school year! Thank you to the scholars, the volunteers, the interim Resident Directors, the RAC, the chef, host families, and board of directors for pulling together to finish the school year strong.

06/03/2026

Prom for Joel and his lovely date! These are the times that he will remember and we will remember them too! ❤️

06/01/2026

The Dream Event, Wi******er ABC’s annual fundraiser, was a spectacular night of community, connection, and celebration! 🎉

ABC House opened its doors in 1971 and now, 55 years later, this little nonprofit is still going strong. With over 100 alums, Wi******er ABC is delighted to add one more: Joel Aryee, who graduates from Wi******er High on Friday! Joel seized every opportunity and created some as well! He’ll attend RIT in the fall and plans to study Computer Engineering.

We also honored two longtime champions of the program: Beth LaDow and Dan Burke. ABC succeeds because of dedicated hearts like theirs.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and supported! Big thanks to our sponsors— especially Don Foote Contracting and Wi******er Savings Bank. A big thank you to everyone who helped organize the party especially Christina Freeman.

Check out winchesterabc.org to learn more and donate! Thank you! 🙏

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers who are in the ABC community!

Happy Mother’s Day 💐
Mothers are the first champions—the ones who believe deeply, advocate fiercely, and inspire their children to dream bigger.
At A Better Chance, we are committed to expanding access every day. We thank the remarkable mothers who empower their children to find their voice and pursue new educational possibilities.
Your strength makes this work possible.