A large group gathered to celebrate New Futures’ latest group of scholars.

The day was marked with laughter and tears…

Mike Gould, New Futures President,presents awards to Mahamat Hassane and Loren Redman.

A poignant moment was experienced as the Keith Ricardo Hines Memorial Scholarship was awarded.  Keith Hines, a former New Futures scholars who lost his life last summer to senseless violence in his DC neighborhood, had made a tremendous turn-around in his life, and all who knew him were very proud and impressed with what he had done. Andrew Warren has been named the first Keith Hines Memorial Scholarship recipient in Keith’s memory, and we wish him much luck and promise for a successful future.

Andrew receives his special award from Mike Gould and later shares a proud moment with his mom.

The group will ready themselves this summer to began the next step of their education.  Some are pursuing professional certifications in computer support, auto mechanics and the culinary arts; others are pursuing 2-year or 4-year college degrees in fields including education, social work, engineering, journalism and communications.

New Futures congratulates its newest group of scholars!