Our New Home
Future Link celebrated the official grand opening of our new Rockville location on November 13, 2019 with an Open House & Ribbon Cutting. It was a festive gathering of long-time friends, volunteers, students and donors. Representatives of U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and State Senator Cheryl Kagan presented proclamations to celebrate the new space and the transformative work we do to empower the county’s under-served young adults. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich praised our role in supporting first generation-to-college students in their pathway to a successful career.
Council Vice-President Sidney Katz declared November 13, 2019 to be “Future Link Day” in the Third District of Montgomery County. Future Link Advisory Board Member and Councilmember Craig Rice spoke about his long history with the organization and its tremendous growth and impact since inception in 2008. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce staff, under the leadership of President Marilyn Balcombe (also Vice-President of the Future Link Board of Directors), assisted with coordinating the event.
In the News
A Career Road Map for First-Generation Professionals
U.S. News & World Report
Montgomery College and Future Link Create Partnership
Montgomery College News
Future Link: Helping Foster Completion for MC Students
Montgomery College Features
Montgomery College to Celebrate 2019 Graduating Class Friday, May 17
Honorary Degree Awarded to Mrs. Mindi Jacobson, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Future Link
Montgomery College News
Watch the video (on right) to hear students describe the impact of Future Link on their lives.
Our History
Future Link was incorporated in May 2008 to fill the gap in services for youth who struggle to make the critical transition from high school to self-sufficiency. Since then, Future Link’s program has evolved in services offered, numbers served, and impact to meet the demands of our program participants.
In May 2018, Future Link celebrated our 10th Anniversary commemorated by 400 attendees, including politicians, mentors, program alumni, and supporters. At the event, the County Executive awarded a Proclamation to Future Link for outstanding service to the county’s youth.
Throughout the years, Future Link has been recognized by the County Executive, County Council, Collaboration Council, Montgomery County Delegation, and the Citizens Advisory Board for our impactful work with young adults in Montgomery County.
The Future Link Difference
“My mentor Kaitlin helps me stay on track in my courses, and provides me with helpful advice regarding employment, health and fitness, and personal goals. She also helps me establish a detailed timeline to achieve a healthy work-life balance that will help me throughout the years of my college and receiving my degree.” —Taylor D., Nursing Major
