A Better Chance - Northeast

Organization Name:
A Better Chance - Northeast
Address:
253 W 35th St
6th floor
City, State, ZIP:
New York, NY 10001
Phone:
(646) 346-1310
Year Founded:
1962
Website:
https://www.abetterchance.org

Contact Name:
Senait Debesu
Title:
Assistant Program Manager for Scholar Support, NE
Email Address:
sdebesu@abetterchance.org
Phone:
(646) 346-1375

Program Description

Our Vision

To be the preeminent resource for identifying, recruiting and developing leaders among young people of color throughout the United States.

Our Mission

To increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society.

Services Provided

Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion

Leadership development
Mentoring
Other

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Asian or Pacific Islander: 8%
Hispanic/Latino: 16%
Other: 14%
African American: 62%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 2206
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically High-performing

First-Generation

Less than 25%