An Initiative of the Allen Gould Youth and Family Learning Association
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EXCITING NEWS... May '08: New Futures selected for the 2008-09 Catalogue for Philanthropy! "Charities were selected for excellence, innovation, cost-effectiveness, and financial transparency -- and for what they can teach us about the extraordinary ways that philanthropy works. These are certainly among the best small charities in the Washington, DC region." - Barbara Harman, Executive Director of the Harman Family Foundation and President of the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. For more information about the Catalogue, click here. July '08: New Futures selected as OmniStudio's first ReachOut recipient! The ReachOut project will provide New Futures with the strategic communication tools it needs to heighten its visibility and widen its outreach. "New Futures is making such a wonderful contribution to the Washington community, and I'm thrilled that OmniStudio is getting the chance to advance their mission to break the cycle of poverty through education." - Eileen Kessler, owner and CEO of OmniStudio. For more information about the award or about OmniStudio, click here. |
Making A Difference One Life at a Time! Based in Washington, DC, New Futures* enables highly motivated young people from very low income families realize their dream of attending non-college vocational schools, community colleges or four-year degree programs. The majority of our scholars pursue studies in areas which will lead to clear paths of employment. These fields include computer technology, medical technology, nursing, social work, cosmetology and culinary arts. We operate through a unique partnership arrangement with a number of Washington, D.C.’s most effective community-based organizations. In the past seven years, New Futures has provided financial assistance to more than 136 “at risk” young people amounting to over 1.2 million dollars. Over 80 percent of our students who start their programs remain in school. Twenty-four have already graduated and hold excellent jobs in their chosen fields, earning far better incomes than they would have without our support. Others are expected to graduate later this year. These youth could not have completed their post-secondary education without the financial and mentoring support provided by New Futures and their community partners. * Formerly known as the Allen Gould Youth and Family Learning Association, hereafter known as New Futures |
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