Join us for Taste of New Futures 2026: Five Years of Culture and Awareness — a vibrant fundraiser hosted by the New Futures team and volunteers on Friday, October 2, from 6:30–9:30 PM at Skyline 609!

Experience an international celebration featuring immersive cultural exhibits, authentic cuisine, and live performances — all to support scholarships and career advising for young people in the DC region.

Your ticket, sponsorship, or donation of any size helps us reach our $40,000 goal, funding multiple first-time scholarships and advancing equity in education and employment. Let’s make opportunity possible—together.

Ticket price covers all food and drink, including access to an open bar.

Pictures from 2025 Taste of New Futures!

About New Futures
New Futures is among the only college success organizations leveraging shorter-term post-secondary credentials (usually community college degrees) to launch rewarding careers in our region's high-growth sectors. We partner with our Scholars and Alumni to support them through their academic programs, provide flexible scholarship funding, and connect them to skills, professional development opportunities, and new networks so they can complete their credentials and spring into their careers from a place of confidence and strength.

Thank you for supporting the Taste of New Futures. If you are a Dream ($5,000) level sponsor, the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the goods and services attendees will receive during the evening (food, beverages, and swag) is $65 per person. For all others, the FMV of the goods and services attendees will receive during the evening (food and beverages) is $45 per person. For federal income tax purposes, your contribution is tax deductible  minus the FMV amounts as indicated above. If you do not attend and no goods or services are received your contribution is fully tax-deductible as per IRS guidelines.