Dear Friends and Family,
I write to you today to ask that you join me in supporting a cause that makes such a dramatic difference in the lives of young men – a difference that has true and lasting impact on our community and our country: Amherst A Better Chance.
On October 14th I will be participating in the 46th Annual Amherst A Better Chance Fall Foliage 5K Walk/Run. Donations received will help support the Amherst ABC program and the scholars who live at the ABC House in Amherst and attend Amherst Regional High School.
Since 1968, Amherst ABC has played a critical role in changing the face of leadership in American society, selecting highly qualified young men of color from disadvantaged school districts whose families envision a brighter future for their sons outside of their home environments. These ABC Scholars live at the ABC House in downtown Amherst while they attend Amherst Regional High School. Here’s testimony from one of the 125 graduates of our program:
The ABC program has been the most transformative experience of my life. My decision to leave the Bronx at age 13 and avoid going to an underfunded high school has shown to be a risk worth taking. Amherst ABC exposed me to a treasure chest of knowledge both inside and outside the classroom. In addition to the challenging academic curriculum, I now have an extensive list of lifelong friends, mentors, and individuals I consider brothers. I am extremely grateful to be an alum. (Adem Abrham, ABC & ARHS Class of 2010)
Please help me reach my fundraising goal. All donations are tax deductible. If you would like to learn more about the organization please visit the ABC website at www.amherstabetterchance.org.
Thank you for your support!
Wendy
Amherst A Better Chance Fall Foliage 5K Walk/Run
The Amherst Committee for A Better Chance will hold its 46th Annual Fall Foliage Event on Saturday, October 14th, 2017. This is Amherst ABC's biggest fundraiser, providing living expenses for the ABC scholars-young men of color who attend Amherst Regional High School while living in the ABC House in dowtown Amherst.
The Amherst Committee for A Better Chance, in Amherst Massachusetts, is a national residential high school program that prepares academically talented and motivated African American, Latino, Asian, and Native American students from academically underserved school districts prepare for college and future leadership in the broader community.