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In the 1960's ABC was a national program that placed youths from disadvantaged communities in secondary schools of more affluent towns.
A Better Chance (ABC) is a non-profit organization with the mission of assisting talented young men and women of color with attendance in public and private day and residential schools. The ABC House in Andover houses young scholars in a dormitory setting on Main Street.  


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*"A Better Chance Andover: Story of its inception," ''Andover Townsman'', March 14, 2013, p. 9.
*"A Better Chance Andover: Story of its inception," ''Andover Townsman'', March 14, 2013, p. 9.
*"A Better Chance Andover, Part II: Town rallies support," ''Andover Townsman'', March 21, 2013, p. 7.
*"A Better Chance Andover, Part II: Town rallies support," ''Andover Townsman'', March 21, 2013, p. 7.
 
*"A Better Chance" Ebony Magazine May 1, 1997


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A Better Chance (ABC) is a non-profit organization with the mission of assisting talented young men and women of color with attendance in public and private day and residential schools. The ABC House in Andover houses young scholars in a dormitory setting on Main Street.

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  • "ABC Begins Fundraising," Andover Townsman, May 24, 2001, p.1, 5.
  • "Andover's ABC house aims to expand its reach," Eagle Tribune, May 24, 2001, p. 1.
  • "House gives students a better chance," Boston Sunday Globe, June 3, 2001.
  • "From cars to birds to backhoes: ABC students, supports ready for sounds of growth," Andover Townsman, October 31, 2002.
  • "Overcoming culture shock," Andover Townsman, February 20, 2003, p. 13.
  • "Makeover in works at ABC house," Andover Townsman, July 10, 2003.
  • "As easy as A-B-C," Andover Townsman, November 6, 2003.
  • "ABC House: Students helping students," Andover Townsman, June 10, 2004.
  • "ABC host families see rewards," Andover Townsman, July 27, 2004, p. 1.
  • "Fund-raising program benefits A Better Chance in Andover," Andover Townsman, November 25, 2004.
  • "ABC program hailed a success in Andover, North Andover," Eagle Tribune, June 24, 2005, p. 4.
  • "Making connections," Andover Townsman, September 8, 2005.
  • "Patrick tells ABC kids: I was one of you," Andover Townsman, December 8, 2005.
  • "ABC in Andover is turning 40: Dowe an early ABC success," Andover Townsman, June 8, 2006, p. 31.
  • "Sampling a Way of Life," Andover Townsman, March 29, 2007.
  • "The ABCs of success," Andover Townsman, April 5, 2007, p. 13.
  • "ABC spells success for AHS alumni," Andover Townsman, May 3, 2007.
  • "New 'parent,' big family: ABC supervisors feel right at home," Andover Townsman, September 20, 2007, p. 14.
  • "A bond across generations," Andover Townsman, October 2, 2008, p. 1.
  • "ABC students get financial lessons," Andover Townsman, January 8, 2009, p. 5.
  • "Making money make sense," Eagle Tribune, February 1, 2009.
  • "How ABC Came to Andover High," Andover Townsman, December 22, 2011, p.7.
  • "A Better Chance Andover: Story of its inception," Andover Townsman, March 14, 2013, p. 9.
  • "A Better Chance Andover, Part II: Town rallies support," Andover Townsman, March 21, 2013, p. 7.
  • "A Better Chance" Ebony Magazine May 1, 1997

--Leslie 17:27, May 16, 2012 (EDT)
--Kim 13:35, March 15, 2013 (EDT)





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