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RABC Annual Appeal 2024-2025

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“I am forever grateful to RABC forproviding me with the tools and resourcesto grow and thrive academically. Theunwavering support from the board, staff,and my host family pushed me every dayto reach new heights. I will always thankRABC for shaping me into the ambitiousdriven woman I am today.”Jacinta, RHS Class of 2015 Union College 2019/Simmons 2022Hematology/Oncology/BMT Registered Nurse at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, BostonAct now and your donation willhelp us meet our Annual AppealGoal to raise $50,000 this year.For your convenience, you can completeand mail the enclosed donation form, use our secure online donation page at www.ridgefieldabc.org/donate or scanthe QR code below. EMPOWERINGMINDS FOR ABRIGHT FUTUREPlease Donate Today!MYAH - FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGEEVA - AMERICAN UNIVERSITYRIDGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CL A S S O F 2 0 2 4GET INVOLVED• Volunteer at an Event• Become a Host Family• Join a Committee• Become a Sponsor• Host or Plan a Fundraiser• Provide In-kind Sponsorship• Spread the Word about RABC!www.ridgefieldabc.org/get-involved

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Dear Friends,As the first Executive Director of thistransformative program, I am filled withimmense gratitude for the unwavering supportof our community. Your generosity allows us toprovide the resources and opportunities ourscholars need to succeed. The young womenhighlighted here are graduates of this impactfulprogram. Their success stories are a testamentto the power of education, and yourcontributions make these stories possible. This year, seven RABC scholars are thriving atRidgefield High School, excelling in academics,athletics, and the arts, and we are morecommitted than ever to providing the resourcesand opportunities they need to achieve theirdreams. However, we cannot do it without your help. As we approach the end of the year, I ask thatyou consider making a donation to support ourprogram. Your gift will directly impact the livesof our scholars. Thank you for being a part ofthe RABC family and for believing in thepotential of our scholars. Together, we cancontinue to change lives, one scholar at a time.Sincerely,Sarah StreifExecutive Director$5000$2500$1000$500$250$100$50“ABC is not just an academic program to me, it is a second home. Sure, it gaveme the tools I need to succeed in collegeand beyond, but what I remember aboutmy time in Ridgefield is the family,support, love, and confidence I gained. Notonly did I leave with a full ride to a top university and career-building skills,but I left with lasting friendships andsisterhood, a network of board memberswho truly care, a life-long AcademicAdvisor, and a host family that treats me like one of their own children. This is the real reason why I love ABC”.Lashawnna, RHS Class of 2021Senior at Boston CollegeYOUR IMPACT IN WORDSHEATING AND ELECTRICAT RABC HOUSE FORTWO MONTHSCOLLEGE VISITS FORJUNIORS AND SENIORSSCHOOL SUPPLIES FORONE SCHOLARYOUR IMPACT IN NUMBERSGROCERIES AND MEALSFOR TWO MONTHSSCHOOL FIELD TRIPSFOR ALL SCHOLARSTUTORING SESSION FORONE SCHOLARWEEKEND ACTIVITIESFOR ONE SCHOLAR PERMONTHSarah StreifHELP OUR SCHOLARSTHRIVE THIS SCHOOL YEAR!

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Dear Friends,As the first Executive Director of thistransformative program, I am filled withimmense gratitude for the unwavering supportof our community. Your generosity allows us toprovide the resources and opportunities ourscholars need to succeed. The young womenhighlighted here are graduates of this impactfulprogram. Their success stories are a testamentto the power of education, and yourcontributions make these stories possible. This year, seven RABC scholars are thriving atRidgefield High School, excelling in academics,athletics, and the arts, and we are morecommitted than ever to providing the resourcesand opportunities they need to achieve theirdreams. However, we cannot do it without your help. As we approach the end of the year, I ask thatyou consider making a donation to support ourprogram. Your gift will directly impact the livesof our scholars. Thank you for being a part ofthe RABC family and for believing in thepotential of our scholars. Together, we cancontinue to change lives, one scholar at a time.Sincerely,Sarah StreifExecutive Director$5000$2500$1000$500$250$100$50“ABC is not just an academic program to me, it is a second home. Sure, it gaveme the tools I need to succeed in collegeand beyond, but what I remember aboutmy time in Ridgefield is the family,support, love, and confidence I gained. Notonly did I leave with a full ride to a top university and career-building skills,but I left with lasting friendships andsisterhood, a network of board memberswho truly care, a life-long AcademicAdvisor, and a host family that treats me like one of their own children. This is the real reason why I love ABC”.Lashawnna, RHS Class of 2021Senior at Boston CollegeYOUR IMPACT IN WORDSHEATING AND ELECTRICAT RABC HOUSE FORTWO MONTHSCOLLEGE VISITS FORJUNIORS AND SENIORSSCHOOL SUPPLIES FORONE SCHOLARYOUR IMPACT IN NUMBERSGROCERIES AND MEALSFOR TWO MONTHSSCHOOL FIELD TRIPSFOR ALL SCHOLARSTUTORING SESSION FORONE SCHOLARWEEKEND ACTIVITIESFOR ONE SCHOLAR PERMONTHSarah StreifHELP OUR SCHOLARSTHRIVE THIS SCHOOL YEAR!

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Dear Friends,As the first Executive Director of thistransformative program, I am filled withimmense gratitude for the unwavering supportof our community. Your generosity allows us toprovide the resources and opportunities ourscholars need to succeed. The young womenhighlighted here are graduates of this impactfulprogram. Their success stories are a testamentto the power of education, and yourcontributions make these stories possible. This year, seven RABC scholars are thriving atRidgefield High School, excelling in academics,athletics, and the arts, and we are morecommitted than ever to providing the resourcesand opportunities they need to achieve theirdreams. However, we cannot do it without your help. As we approach the end of the year, I ask thatyou consider making a donation to support ourprogram. Your gift will directly impact the livesof our scholars. Thank you for being a part ofthe RABC family and for believing in thepotential of our scholars. Together, we cancontinue to change lives, one scholar at a time.Sincerely,Sarah StreifExecutive Director$5000$2500$1000$500$250$100$50“ABC is not just an academic program to me, it is a second home. Sure, it gaveme the tools I need to succeed in collegeand beyond, but what I remember aboutmy time in Ridgefield is the family,support, love, and confidence I gained. Notonly did I leave with a full ride to a top university and career-building skills,but I left with lasting friendships andsisterhood, a network of board memberswho truly care, a life-long AcademicAdvisor, and a host family that treats me like one of their own children. This is the real reason why I love ABC”.Lashawnna, RHS Class of 2021Senior at Boston CollegeYOUR IMPACT IN WORDSHEATING AND ELECTRICAT RABC HOUSE FORTWO MONTHSCOLLEGE VISITS FORJUNIORS AND SENIORSSCHOOL SUPPLIES FORONE SCHOLARYOUR IMPACT IN NUMBERSGROCERIES AND MEALSFOR TWO MONTHSSCHOOL FIELD TRIPSFOR ALL SCHOLARSTUTORING SESSION FORONE SCHOLARWEEKEND ACTIVITIESFOR ONE SCHOLAR PERMONTHSarah StreifHELP OUR SCHOLARSTHRIVE THIS SCHOOL YEAR!

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“I am forever grateful to RABC forproviding me with the tools and resourcesto grow and thrive academically. Theunwavering support from the board, staff,and my host family pushed me every dayto reach new heights. I will always thankRABC for shaping me into the ambitiousdriven woman I am today.”Jacinta, RHS Class of 2015 Union College 2019/Simmons 2022Hematology/Oncology/BMT Registered Nurse at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, BostonAct now and your donation willhelp us meet our Annual AppealGoal to raise $50,000 this year.For your convenience, you can completeand mail the enclosed donation form, use our secure online donation page at www.ridgefieldabc.org/donate or scanthe QR code below. EMPOWERINGMINDS FOR ABRIGHT FUTUREPlease Donate Today!MYAH - FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGEEVA - AMERICAN UNIVERSITYRIDGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CL A S S O F 2 0 2 4GET INVOLVED• Volunteer at an Event• Become a Host Family• Join a Committee• Become a Sponsor• Host or Plan a Fundraiser• Provide In-kind Sponsorship• Spread the Word about RABC!www.ridgefieldabc.org/get-involved

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“I am forever grateful to RABC forproviding me with the tools and resourcesto grow and thrive academically. Theunwavering support from the board, staff,and my host family pushed me every dayto reach new heights. I will always thankRABC for shaping me into the ambitiousdriven woman I am today.”Jacinta, RHS Class of 2015 Union College 2019/Simmons 2022Hematology/Oncology/BMT Registered Nurse at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, BostonAct now and your donation willhelp us meet our Annual AppealGoal to raise $50,000 this year.For your convenience, you can completeand mail the enclosed donation form, use our secure online donation page at www.ridgefieldabc.org/donate or scanthe QR code below. EMPOWERINGMINDS FOR ABRIGHT FUTUREPlease Donate Today!MYAH - FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGEEVA - AMERICAN UNIVERSITYRIDGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CL A S S O F 2 0 2 4GET INVOLVED• Volunteer at an Event• Become a Host Family• Join a Committee• Become a Sponsor• Host or Plan a Fundraiser• Provide In-kind Sponsorship• Spread the Word about RABC!www.ridgefieldabc.org/get-involved