September, 2024
Welcome Lenis!
We are thrilled to introduce Lenis Perez as our new part-time Executive Director. A Merrimack Valley native, Lenis holds a BS from St. John's University and currently serves as the Associate Executive Director of Youth Development at the Merrimack Valley YMCA. With over 12 years of nonprofit experience, she has received multiple accolades, including the MVYMCA President's Award in 2023. Lenis will manage key operations and work with committee chairs to enhance our impact and ensure effective program delivery. We look forward to her valuable contributions to A Better Chance of Andover.
ABC of Andover receives major boost from Cummings Foundation
ABC of Andover awarded 3 year Cummings Grant
Andover ABC Loan Reduction Scholarship Program
ABC of Andover is proud to announce its newly established partnership with "The Andover ABC Loan Reduction Scholarship Program,” founded by longtime community supporters Reed and Louise Valleau.
ABC of Andover celebrates 55 years with ‘Empowering Stories’ gala
Alumni, current Scholars, supporters and many local dignitaries gathered to celebrate the program at the Stevens Estate this month.
From New York City to Andover, New Scholars Bring Fresh Eyes to ABC of Andover
Meet our two new Scholars Mané and Tanijah!
Scholars arrive to take on a new school year
ABC Scholars are back at school and even had a chance to enjoy some lake time in the sun on Labor Day weekend.
Honoring Martin Luther King
A Better Chance of Andover again honored Martin Luther King day with words of inspiration from our alums and volunteers across Andover’s faith communities
3 New Scholars bring big dreams to ABC of Andover
Get to know our 3 new students who joined the ABC of Andover community this fall!
It Takes a Village
The ABC of Andover Fall 2021 Community Building Match Campaign was a huge success. Hear how much was raised along with the community of alumni, businesses and donors involved.
Enduring Relationships
Host family relationships like Andy Chattoo often extend decades beyond high school graduation.
Andover Hosts Two Juneteenth Celebrations
The Town of Andover had two back-to-back Juneteenth Celebrations this year and ABC of Andover was proud to participate.
Where’s Everyone This Summer?
School is officially out for the summer! Check our what our Scholars have planned after a school year like no other.
Scholar Celebration Recounts Challenges, Joys, Achievements of 2020-21 School Year
In a year when almost every event was a virtual one, this program stood out for that sense of home and the connections among the community that came together to celebrate a group of girls ABC of Andover President Gabby Nossiff called, “quite possibly the bravest scholars in our ABC history.”
Read about the accolades, awards and appreciation shared at our annual Scholar Celebration.
Leading With Empathy
We are proud to announce that ABC Board member Sandis Wright has been selected to be a member of The Town of Andover’s newly established Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Read about the commission’s work and Sandis’ background in DEI.
