A Chance In Life

A Chance In Life

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We're on a mission to provide a chance in life to at-risk youth throughout the world.

A Chance In Life is a nonprofit organization founded in Italy in 1945 by Irish priest Monsignor Carroll-Abbing, who was moved by the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children living on the streets after World War II. Inspired by their resilience and independence, he created Boys’ and Girls’ Towns of Italy—with a visionary model "self-government" that empowered youth to manage their own communitie

Photos from A Chance In Life's post 06/24/2026

Cheers 🥂 to the inspiring professionals that came to Cocktail For A Cause this month! The evening was full of dedicated supporters curious about A Chance In Life and ready to change children's lives around the world. That kind of energy is exactly what builds our Young Ambassador Board and keeps our mission moving forward.

Learn more about our Young Ambassador Board and how you can get involved at the link in our bio.

Photos from A Chance In Life's post 06/22/2026

Last month, we took the stage at the Funds4Impact Summit 2026 to share the mission of A Chance In Life with funders and change-makers from around the world.

Muchas gracias to Funds4Impact for the opportunity to connect and for making space for organizations like ours! The work continues.

Photos from A Chance In Life's post 06/22/2026

This Father's Day, we're reflecting on how one trusted adult can change a young person's life - and for many young people, that person is their father.
To every father and mentor who always shows up, today is for you.

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth from A Chance In Life!

06/18/2026

We’re so grateful to Miss Richmond County () for attending our Youth Leadership Workshop at The Village! She’s the perfect model of our mission, instilling hope and confidence in Staten Island’s youth, and encouraging them to become contributors and leaders in their communities. We’re so excited to encourage the young leaders of the tomorrow together!
Thank you, Nadia!

Photos from A Chance In Life's post 06/11/2026

Here’s what you need to know:

☀️ We envision a world where every child, regardless of background or circumstance, has the chance to thrive, realize their potential, and become a contributing member of their community.

☀️ Not only do we positively impact children's lives in 14 countries around the world - we also provide youth development opportunities right on Staten Island, at The Village NYC.

☀️ Our Positive Youth Development approach is more than just a framework. It’s a practice that we implement at every stage of our work and in every country that we serve. More information on P.Y.D. is available on our website (linked below).

☀️ We are a highly trusted and credible organization, with top scores from Charity Navigator and Guidestar.

☀️ By clicking the link below, you can explore all the ways to support our mission: through donation, volunteering, matching gifts, and more!

Find out how you can make a difference: https://linktr.ee/achanceinlife

Photos from A Chance In Life's post 06/10/2026

Over 80 years ago, our story began at La Repubblica dei Ragazzi in Italy. Last month, we returned there with members of our Young Ambassador Board.

One member, Chris, said he left “feeling energized and even more dedicated to the mission,” after meeting youth currently living and learning there.

If you’re a young professional like Chris who wants to empower our future leaders and make a change around the world, join our Young Ambassador Board.

Click here to join: linktr.ee/achanceinlife

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OUR IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS:

We are a people-first organization, but numbers tell a crucial part of our story. Swipe to see what 80 years of dedicated work has added up to. A Chance In Life has been helping overlooked youth become leaders since 1945, and today our work spans 5 different continents.

Click here to learn how you can make a difference: https://linktr.ee/achanceinlife

06/08/2026

Cocktail for a Cause is tomorrow, and there are less than 5 tickets left!🥂

Join A Chance In Life at our young professionals networking event, where every sip supports overlooked young people building futures they can lead. This one is worth your time.
For tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/achanceinlife/event/c4ac2026/

Photos from A Chance In Life's post 06/05/2026

On World Environment Day, we are reminded that the health of our planet tomorrow depends on what we do today. 🌱

Healthy communities and a healthy planet start with young people who know they have a role to play. At A Chance In Life, our programs connect youth to farming, the environment, and the belief that contribution is leadership. This World Environment Day, invest in a generation of stewards.

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