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09/19/2024
ICYMI: check out our Scholar Ahnaf Chowdhury's interview with Spur Local about his relationship with his New Futures advisor, Katie Bodie.
He says Katie "becomes like a detective putting all the clues together and helping me achieve my goals.” Ahnaf is leveraging her support to complete his degree early!🎓
Read more: https://ow.ly/5Pry50Tqm8G
09/19/2024
📰JUST PUBLISHED: Our 2023 Impact Report - https://mailchi.mp/newfuturesdc/just-published-our-2023-impact-report
Click to see the difference you made in 2023!
🌟 Our second Lunch & Learn was a success! New Futures CEO, Sherrod Williams, Ph.D., noted that our DC address shouldn't be a limiting factor to how we engage our community; that we are in fact a DMV organization.
📍 Yesterday's stop: Prince George's County Lunch & Learn at Busboys & Poets in Hyattsville!
Who joined us? 🤝
- Donors
- Alumni
- Local government officials
- Talent for Tomorrow partners
- Community college and university representatives
Highlights:
✨ Insights on our PG County impact from our leadership
💡 Powerful testimonial from Ghafoor, a computer science Scholar at PGCC
It was more than just lunch—it was:
🗣️ Conversation
🤝 Networking
📚 Learning
🏗️ Community building
And yes, the food was amazing too! 🍽️
🗓️ Next up: Montgomery County Lunch & Learn tomorrow!
Stay tuned for more ways we're expanding our reach and impact across the DMV. 🚀
09/17/2024
📰 New Futures in the Spotlight! 🌟
We're thrilled to be featured in Blue Avocado's latest article on nonprofit success metrics! 📊
🔍 Check out the section "More Input Sources Mean More Usable — and Helpful — Data" to see how New Futures measures our impact.
💡 Learn about our comprehensive approach to data collection and how it drives our mission forward.
🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/wNYM50TokWL
Proud to be recognized for our commitment to measurable, meaningful change! 💪
Want to know more about how we're creating impact? Drop a comment below! 👇
Nonprofit Leaders: How Does Your Nonprofit Measure Success? - Blue Avocado Nonprofit leaders share examples to answer the question: How does your nonprofit measure success? Strong staff, data, satisfaction, and more.
09/16/2024
🧘♀️✨ Last chance to join our Flow for New Futures yoga series! 🌟
🗓️ Monday, September 23rd | ⏰ 6:30-7:30 PM | 🏋️♀️ All Levels Welcome
Hosted by our amazing Associate Board member, Elizabeth Chang! 🙌
🌍 Around-the-World Yoga 🌏
Get ready for a global yoga journey as we prepare for our Taste of New Futures event on October 4th!
Your passport to relaxation includes:
🧠 Guided meditation
🔄 Mandala flow (moving cyclically on the mat)
😌 Savasana (rest)
Leave feeling balanced and ready to explore the culture, cuisine, and community of New Futures on 10/4!
🎟️ Don't miss out! Grab your spots now:
Flow for New Futures (9/23): https://ow.ly/z3pw50TogTe
Taste of New Futures (10/4): https://ow.ly/bywz50TogTb
Join us for an evening of zen and global exploration! 🧘♂️🌎
🎉Get to know our newest staff member, Amy Eslava!🎉
Amy joins New Futures as its Operations Coordinator, bringing a background in business administration and extensive experience in organizational support.
On why she chose to share her talents with New Futures, Amy says: 💬
"The mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact aligns perfectly with my own values and goals. I'm excited to step into this role and collaborate with such a passionate and forward-thinking team!" 🎯
We couldn't be more excited to have Amy's enthusiasm and expertise on board to take our operational excellence to new heights!🚀
Learn more about Amy: https://ow.ly/mmWe50TmpL5
🌍✈️ The next destination on our Taste of New Futures: Around the World itinerary is Cameroon!
5 Fun Facts about Cameroon:
1️⃣ 🏞️🏜️🏖️ Cameroon is known as "Africa in Miniature" because of its geographical and cultural diversity. Within the country, you’ll find landscapes and terrain reflective of each of Africa’s climatic zones including rainforest, desert, swamps, savannah, and beaches. It's a biodiversity hotspot! 🌿🦁🐘
2️⃣ ⚽ Cameroon's Indomitable Lions were the first African team to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals in 1990! 🏆
3️⃣ 🦐 Cameroon's name comes from a crustacean, the shrimp! Early inhabitants of the region included the Sao civilization around Lake Chad and the Baka hunter-gathers in the southeastern rainforest. When Portuguese explorer Fernando Po reached the Cameroon coast in 1472, he was struck by the large numbers of prawns he found in the River Wouri. Portuguese explorers renamed the area Rio dos Camarões (Shrimp River). This soon became Cameroon in English. In 1984 the country became the Republic of Cameroon.
4️⃣ 🗣️ Cameroon has two official languages (English and French), but residents speak over 286 different local languages and dialects!
5️⃣ 🌋 Mount Cameroon, at 14,435 feet, is the highest peak in Sub-Saharan and Central Africa - and it's an active volcano, erupting as recently as 2012! 🔥
🎉 Ready to explore more? Join us for a night of global flavors and fun!
🎟️ Don't miss out—get your Taste of New Futures tickets now: https://ow.ly/5P4I50T3x8R
Twice a year, New Futures invests in systemically excluded young people in the Greater Washington region who plan to pursue an associate degree or professional certification. As the economy and workforce change, half of all positions filled in the next five years will require some postsecondary credentials but less than a bachelor’s degree. New Futures is the only organization in this region with an intentional focus on postsecondary credentials outside the traditional four-year college model, building a pipeline to high-growth industries and financial well-being.
Today, hear from advisor Katie and Scholar Ahnaf about their New Futures experience! Learn more by visiting https://spurlocal.org/blog/2024/09/10/new-futures-believes-in-young-people/ and sign up to get a Taste of New Futures on October 4.
We collaborated with Spur Local to shine a light on our "secret sauce" -- the Scholar-Advisor relationship!
1️⃣Hear from Ahnaf and Katie about how their partnership is paying dividends.
2️⃣ Check out the blog post: https://www.spurlocal.org/blog/
3️⃣ Get a Taste of New Futures at our October 4th rooftop party! https://newfuturesdc.org/taste-of-new-futures-atw/
09/06/2024
We’re thrilled to welcome four new amazing members to the New Futures team! 🎉
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Alyssa, Leah, and Yevgeniy, our stellar Fall interns, and Amy, our newest full-time staff member! 🌟🙌
We can’t wait to see all the passion, creativity, and energy they’ll bring to our mission. Stay tuned for more spotlights on each of them! 💡✨
08/30/2024
Get excited for Taste of New Futures: Around the World by checking out a few photos from past Taste of New Futures events!
Join us on the journey on 10/4! https://ow.ly/YwRs50Tb1s2
08/27/2024
🌍Journey Around the World with Taste of New Futures!🎉 Itinerary just announced! - https://mailchi.mp/newfuturesdc/journey-around-the-world-with-taste-of-new-futures
08/27/2024
�A New America study finds that 49% of community college students surveyed "stop out" because of the need to work. In addition, 31% stop out because they can no longer afford school. �
New Futures helps relieve students from financial stress.�
“Rather than focusing on a job, New Futures has given me a lot more time to dedicate myself to improving my math skills,” - New Futures Scholar. �
�YOU can help Scholars on their path to financial stability. Visit: https://ow.ly/1Gg650T7SU1
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🌎✈️Introducing the first of the destinations we'll be exploring at Taste of New Futures: Around the World on October 4th!
5 Fun Facts about Sri Lanka🌴🇱🇰:
1️⃣ 🐘🐆🐊 Sri Lanka is slightly larger than the state of West Virginia, but has incredible biodiversity. It's home to 123 species of mammals (such as elephants, leopards, and crocodiles), 227 species of birds, 178 species of reptiles, 122 species of amphibians, and many other animal species.
2️⃣ ☕️Sri Lanka is well known for its tea production. Once known as Ceylon, the first tea plant on the island was once displayed at the Royal Botanical Garden. The country remains a leading exporter of tea with nearly 1 million of its 22 million residents working in the industry.
3️⃣ 👑Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a woman prime minister. In July 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, won the general election and became the first woman prime minister in the world.
4️⃣ 📚Sri Lanka has the highest literacy rate in South Asia. The country has a literacy rate of 92%, making it the highest in South Asia as well as one of the highest in Asia.
5️⃣ 💎Sri Lanka is nicknamed the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” and is known as the “Teardrop of India.” The country is known for the plethora of precious gemstones as well as its rich biodiversity. The island’s teardrop shape and location off of India’s coast is what informs its second name.
BONUS Fun Fact:
6️⃣🍀Sri Lanka is the source of the word “serendipity” in the English language. Derived from the word “Serendip,” the name Arabs and Persians had for Sri Lanka, the word was created in 1754 by the writer Horace Walpole. Following his reading of the Persian fairy tale, “The Three Princes of Serendip,” Walpole created the word “serendipity” to describe the princes who "were always making discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things they were not in quest of."
🎟️ Grab your tickets now for this global adventure: https://ow.ly/5P4I50T3x8R
08/15/2024
🎉Taste of New Futures isn't just a good time -- it's also an opportunity to grow the New Futures community!🌱
Hear how Katie got connected to us through our first-ever Taste of New Futures event:
"Taste of New Futures is such a great event! I first attended in 2022 and was so impressed by the entrepreneurship of New Futures alumni and the fun, welcoming, and empowering community New Futures has built. My experience at Taste of New Futures inspired me to get more involved and join the Associate Board, and now I get to help plan this year's Taste of New Futures event to raise money to support our Scholars!"
🗓️Join us on October 4th and experience the magic for yourself!✨
🎟️https://ow.ly/B3i650SYApb
08/07/2024
Happy Professional Engineers Day to all the brilliant New Futures Scholars and alumni like Najmah who are shaping the world through innovation and expertise! Today, we celebrate your dedication to problem-solving, creativity, and ingenuity. Thank you for your hard work and determination in building a better tomorrow. You make a difference! 🎉🔧🌍
08/06/2024
The Round Up, Vol. 2 - https://mailchi.mp/newfuturesdc/the-round-up-vol-2 News & Notes from New Futures.
Featuring: Scholars Weekend, Taste of New Futures, The CEO's Circle, + more!
08/05/2024
🌍 Embark on a global adventure with Taste of New Futures: Around the World! 🌎
In just two months, we're taking off on an incredible journey across cultures! 🛫
Join us on October 4th for:
🖼️ Immersive cultural exhibits
🍽️ Authentic global cuisine
🎶 Vibrant live performances
Set against the stunning backdrop of DC's skyline, this rooftop soiree promises an unforgettable evening of , , and .
💡 Did you know? In just three years, Taste of New Futures has raised over $50,000 to support our Scholars and alumni!
Ready to make a difference while having the time of your life? Secure your ticket now! 👇
🚨SPECIAL ALUMNI PRICING AVAILABLE!🚨
🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorships: https://ow.ly/AA3e50SRH05
07/30/2024
Today is International Day of Friendship! ��
Year after year, we find friendship in every corner of New Futures. Between alumni and advisors, among Scholars, and throughout our growing network of supporters, friendship flourishes. No matter where you look, community is at the heart of our work!
“I’ve found a community among the Scholars because many of them have been through the same things as me. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to, and I’ve found a safe space at New Futures.” – Litzy, Scholar
07/29/2024
� The cost of postsecondary attendance is one of the major barriers young people face as they pursue educational attainment. And no wonder! As of 2024, the national average student loan debt for associate degree holders is $19,270! �
Now compare that with New Futures Scholars��:
- 54% of our alumni graduate with ZERO educational debt �
- 75% of our alumni have less than $10,000 in educational debt, including those who go on to pursue bachelor's or graduate degrees �
We believe that no one should have to break the bank to gain an education. That's why we offer a flexible financial scholarship, along with access to emergency funding to help Scholars navigate the unexpected, helping young people overcome one of the most significant barriers to entry into higher education. �
"I was terrified of the cycle of college debt, and New Futures has really alleviated that stress from my life." - New Futures alum
07/25/2024
Wanna stay connected?
Never miss a moment of inspiration or exciting news from New Futures -- join our mailing list today and get updates sent directly to your inbox!
�Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/newfuturesdc/signup
07/23/2024
Thanks to everyone who joined us for last night's Flow for New Futures session!
Said one attendee, Nate: "Contributing to a great cause operating in my neighborhood would always be a great idea. Getting a really nice yoga class, too, just made it that much better."
To date, Flow for New Futures has raised over $500 to support our Scholars as they pursue life-changing educational and career opportunities.
You can join us in making a difference at our next session on August 21st, "Yoga for Healthy Habits."
Register: https://ow.ly/tO3X50SIoR8
Thanks for the boost, !🔊
There's still time to register for this evening's Flow for New Futures "Yoga for Runners" session (in-person and online)!
100% of your donation supports New Futures -- why not break out the yoga mat in the back of your closet for the sake of a good cause?
Register: https://donorbox.org/events/589898
07/20/2024
Start your week by doing something good -- for your body, your mind, and your community! Our next Flow for New Futures session (led by yoga teacher and New Futures Associate Board member, Elizabeth Chang of ) is "Yoga for Runners" and will be held in-person and online on Monday, 7/22.
Remember, 100% of your ticket price will be donated to New Futures to support our mission to offer educational opportunities for rewarding careers to young people in the DMV!
Register: https://ow.ly/gFrO50SG8gq
07/19/2024
Save the Date! Taste of New Futures returns 10/4! - https://mailchi.mp/newfuturesdc/tonf-atw-std
07/11/2024
to our Associate Board's recent rooftop happy hour!🍹🌆
👥🚀Our Associate Board is made up of a younger generation of professionals who support New Futures by hosting events and cultivating their networks to make next generation connections.
🤔💡Interested in learning more? ➡️Email Sienna Brancato, Development Manager, at [email protected].
07/08/2024
Today is Be a Kid Again Day!
❓Did you end up in the career you dreamed of as a kid? Tell us in the comments.⤵️
06/21/2024
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In early June, families from across the New Futures community gathered for our Family Day Celebration! No formal programming, just delicious food (catered by alum Chef Devonte Howard), games, music, and community.
Thanks to everyone who attended!
Check out the highlights on our YouTube channel:
New Futures Family Day Celebration Families from across the New Futures community gathered in early June 2024 to eat, play games, have fun, and connect!
Juneteenth is an important milestone in the ongoing struggle for racial equity, a value central to our efforts at New Futures. As we pause to commemorate this significant moment in history, we stand in solidarity with communities furthest from justice.
Use this guide to Juneteenth events in the DMV to make your own plans to celebrate:
https://ow.ly/pRJg50Skpb9
06/18/2024
�REMINDER! Join New Futures Associate Board Member and yoga teacher, Elizabeth Chang, for "Flow for New Futures," a monthly yoga series for all skill levels.
The next class, “Summer Solstice Yoga,” will be held on Wednesday, June 26 from 6:30-7:30pm at 609 H St NE (or virtually on Zoom). In celebration of the solstice on June 20th, welcome the start of the summer season with a solar-themed yoga class.
�Best yet, �% of your ticket price will be donated to New Futures to support our mission to offer educational opportunities for rewarding careers to young people in the DMV! �
Improve mental health�, move your body �, and build community� – all in support of a great cause!
Reserve your spot today!
�https://ow.ly/9wwZ50SleWG
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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