Jamie Boris, executive director of A Better Chance, will speak to the New Canaan Men’s Club Friday detailing how the commitment ABC scholars bring to the town and their classrooms elevates and enriches the community overall.

The meeting, held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, begins at 10 a.m. with Boris making her comments around 10:40 a.m.

ABC House is a valued element of the New Canaan community, considered a bright light that brings the scholars’ commitment, energy and enthusiasm to numerous activities. Their varied backgrounds and perspectives strengthen the classrooms, enriches the community and fosters intercultural understanding.

While in town, the exceptional young men add immeasurably to the diversity and quality of life in New Canaan, which has championed the ABC House in its work to bring educational equity and foster its objective to close the opportunity gap since 1974.

In her position since last July, Boris’ previous experience was with JB Philanthropy Advisors and served as executive director of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. She earned her B.A. in American Culture from Northwestern University.

The Men’s Club meets most Fridays. Men 55-years and above interested in joining should email ncmens@ncmens.club.