At Night Out with New Futures on June 5, 2026, New Futures will proudly honor Dr. Barbara Harman with the 2026 New Futures Award in recognition of her extraordinary leadership and lasting impact on communities across the Washington, DC region. For decades, Barbara has been a champion for community-based nonprofits and equitable access to opportunity. Through her leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy, she has helped strengthen pathways to economic mobility and long-term commu

At Night Out with New Futures on June 5, 2026, New Futures will proudly honor Dr. Susan Krause Bell with the 2026 Gould Family Award in recognition of her extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to our organization. Since joining the New Futures Board of Directors in 2016, Susan has helped guide the organization through some of the most challengng moments in its history. Through these tough seasons of growth, she remained a mission-centered leader whose impact coul

New Futures supports motivated young adults in the Washington, DC region to complete postsecondary education and transition into meaningful careers. Through scholarships, coaching, and career development, New Futures Scholars build pathways to economic mobility and long-term success. In addition to the incredible staff on our team who are constantly creating opportunities for our Scholars, we also need professional, dedicated volunteers to join our mission. Thought Partnershi

New Futures was founded on a simple but powerful belief: when young people are given access to opportunity, support, and choice, they can build futures that uplift not only themselves, but entire communities. The organization began in 1999 , when Michael Gould (center in photo above with colorful tie) established New Futures with initial funding from the estate of his late brother, Allen Gould. Allen left Michael with a charge to “do something good,” and Michael chose to in