Closing the Gap, Opening Doors

Every day, New Futures helps first-generation young adults in the DC region persist in their education, launch into rewarding careers, and build the futures they envision for themselves and their families.

This year, funding for nonprofits is tightening across the region, and several foundation grants that supported our Scholars have ended. Your gift before December 31 helps close that gap.

Thanks to donors like you, the New Futures model is working:

• 865 Scholars served since our founding
• $8M in scholarships awarded since 1999
• 94% of 2025 graduates employed or continuing their education

These numbers are encouraging, but there is still work to do. Behind every statistic is a person with a goal. Meet Natnael.

New Futures Scholar, Natnael

Natnael is studying computer science at Montgomery College and serves as a New Futures ambassador. This year he won four awards at the college’s Student Life Award Banquet, including the Student Leadership Award, given to one student each year, and the Spirit of Service Medallion for more than 100 hours of service. In September, his team took first place at the New Futures Hackathon.

“New Futures supported me in every way, and my advisors really helped me succeed.”
Natnael, New Futures Scholar

Scholars like Natnael are doing the work. Your gift makes sure funding doesn’t stand in the way. 

Please stand with Scholars and make your gift to New Futures today. Our goal is $50,000 from individual donors by December 31.