New Futures

Transforming Lives Through Learning

New Futures offers financial and mentoring support to at-risk D.C. young people seeking economic self-sufficiency through post- secondary education. Our unique approach supports short-term professional certification and career-oriented, two and four year college programs.

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News & Notes

• Scholarship Award Luncheon Held
  The latest New Futures scholars received their awards at a celebratory luncheon on Saturday, May 30th at Buca di Beppo restaurant in Washington, DC.  The scholars along with their parents, ...
• Spring Scholars Selected
  From a pool of excellent applicants, 19 new scholars were selected to receive New Futures scholarships this spring.  They are pursuing a wide range of programs from professional certifications in ...

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Student Profile

Michelle emigrated from Zimbabwe in 2003 with her mother and sister after the situation there became too unstable. With the help of the Academy of Hope and New Futures, she enrolled at UDC, where she graduated with a degree in social work in 2008.  This past May, Michelle graduated from Catholic University with her master’s degree, and is beginning a new job as a social worker with Catholic Charities.

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Our Partners

New Futures has 14 Community Partners that nominate and mentor scholars. This is our featured Community Partner for June:

For Love of Children

FLOC’s mission is to offer educational services that equip high-risk children and youth with the skills necessary to break the cycle of poverty, become life-long learners, and make substantial contributions to their communities.

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