Madison A Better Chance (ABC) of Connecticut held an open house on Aug. 18 showcasing the completed renovation of the Roby House, named for Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby . ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison A Better Chance (ABC) of Connecticut held an open house on Aug. 18 showcasing the completed renovation of the Roby House, named for Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby . ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison Firs Selectwoman Peggy Lyons takes a peek inside of a renovated bedroom at the Madison ABC Roby House on Aug. 18. Madison A Better Chance (ABC) of Connecticut held an open house on Aug. 18 showcasing the completed renovation of the Roby House, named for Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby . ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison A Better Chance (ABC) of Connecticut held an open house on Aug. 18 showcasing the completed renovation of the Roby House, named for Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby . ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

David Kadamus, left, speaks with former Daniel Hand teacher and ABC host mother Lindalea Ludwick during the open house for the Madison Roby House on Aug. 18. Madison A Better Chance (ABC) of Connecticut held an open house on Aug. 18 showcasing the completed renovation of the Roby House, named for Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby . ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Lindalea Ludwick, right, a former Daniel Hand teacher and host mother for Madison A Better Chance (ABC) reads a framed hand written letter near the entrance of the newly renovated Roby House from Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby during an open house on Aug. 18. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison A Better Chance (ABC) of Connecticut held an open house on Aug. 18 showcasing the completed renovation of the Roby House, named for Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby . ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Bill Stableford, left, shakes hands with Kevin Kranzler prior to being recognized for his volunteer work during an open house for Madison A Better Chance (ABC) showcasing the completed renovation of the Roby House, named for Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby, on Aug. 18. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Helen Bidwell, left, receives a hug from Priscilla McManus during an open house for Madison A Better Chance (ABC) on Aug. 18, celebrating the completed renovation of the Roby House, named after Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. McManus, the founder of Act II, a thrift store that supports Madison ABC, was recognized for her contributions during the event, as was Bidwell, a founding member of Madison ABC who has served the organization in various roles over the years. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Helen Bidwell, left, receives a hug from Priscilla McManus during an open house for Madison A Better Chance (ABC) on Aug. 18, celebrating the completed renovation of the Roby House, named after Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. McManus, the founder of Act II, a thrift store that supports Madison ABC, was recognized for her contributions during the event, as was Bidwell, a founding member of Madison ABC who has served the organization in various roles over the years. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Jan Schwartz, left, the niece of the late Milton Marcus who endowed Madison A Better Chance (ABC) receives a bouquet from ABC volunteer Kristen Ryan in recognition of her uncle’s contribution. The presentation took place during an open house on Aug. 18, showcasing the renovation of the Roby House, named in honor of Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Former Daniel Hand High School teacher and A Better Chance (ABC) host mother Lindalea Ludwick speaks to attendees during an open house on Aug. 18, showcasing the renovation of the ABC Roby House, named in honor of Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Jomero McMillian, a 1972 Madison A Better Chance (ABC) scholar, is introduced during an open house on Aug. 18, showcasing the renovation of the ABC Roby House, named in honor of Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Jomero McMillian, a 1972 Madison A Better Chance (ABC) scholar, receives a hug from his former host mother and Daniel Hand High School teacher, Lindalea Ludwick, during an open house on Aug. 18. The event highlighted the renovation of the ABC Roby House, named in honor of Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Attendees, including Helen Bidwell, second from left, and Priscilla McManus, far right, listen to speakers during a presentation ceremony at Madison A Better Chance (ABC) of Connecticut’s open house on Aug. 18. The event showcased the completed renovation of the Roby House, named after Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. Bidwell is a founding member of Madison ABC who has served in various roles over the years while McManus started Act II, a second hand thrift store which benefits Madison ABC. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison A Better Chance (ABC) President Kevin Kranzler speaks to attendees, including Helen Bidwell, second from left, and Priscilla McManus, far right, during a presentation ceremony at ABC’s open house on Aug. 18. The event showcased the completed renovation of the Roby House, named after Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. Bidwell is a founding member of Madison ABC who has served in various roles over the years while McManus started Act II, a second hand thrift store which benefits Madison ABC. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Former A Better Chance (ABC) host mother and Daniel Hand High School teacher, Lindalea Ludwick, second from left, along with Priscilla McManus, far right, founder of Act II, a thrift store benefiting ABC, were recognized for their contributions during an open house on Aug. 18. The event showcased the completed renovation of the Roby House, named after Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Former A Better Chance (ABC) host mother and Daniel Hand High School teacher, Lindalea Ludwick, left, along with Priscilla McManus, founder of Act II, a thrift store benefiting ABC, were recognized for their contributions during an open house on Aug. 18. The event showcased the completed renovation of the Roby House, named after Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison A Better Chance (ABC) President Kevin Kranzler stands with Jan Schwartz as they prepare to cut the ribbon during an open house on Aug. 18, celebrating the renovations of the Roby House. Schwartz is the niece of the late attorney Milton Marcus, who endowed Madison ABC in his will. The Roby House is named after Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison A Better Chance (ABC) President Kevin Kranzler stands with Jan Schwartz as they cut the ribbon during an open house on Aug. 18, celebrating the renovations of the Roby House. Schwartz is the niece of the late attorney Milton Marcus, who endowed Madison ABC in his will. The Roby House is named after Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison A Better Chance (ABC) President Kevin Kranzler stands with Jan Schwartz as they cut the ribbon during an open house on Aug. 18, celebrating the renovations of the Roby House. Schwartz is the niece of the late attorney Milton Marcus, who endowed Madison ABC in his will. The Roby House is named after Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby. ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison A Better Chance President Kevin Kranzler, left, is greeted by a guest during an open house on Aug. 18 showcasing the completed renovation of the Roby House, named for Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby . ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source

Madison A Better Chance President Kevin Kranzler, left, is greeted by a guest during an open house on Aug. 18 showcasing the completed renovation of the Roby House, named for Madison ABC founder Elizabeth Rockwell Roby . ABC is an organization which helps young people of color achieve their potential through education while the Roby House is billed as their home away from home where they can enjoy a place to share meals, study, and sleep. Wesley Bunnell / The Source