Photo Credit: Michigan Community Service Commission Winning Futures staff and mentors had an opportunity to participate in several planning sessions with Mentor Michigan and MENTOR, the National Mentoring Partnership, to help design a Black Male Achievement curriculum. Detroit was one of 5 cities selected to help draft this unique … Read More »
Last night we had our midyear Mentor training and networking event at Davenport University in Warren. Mentors came to learn and share how their positive influence from one hour a week and can make a huge impact on a young person’s life. One Mentor said, “The third week I got … Read More »
Donate today to help provide local high school students with a business mentor to assist them in planning for the future and overcoming obstacles. In the above video our students will share with you HOW their mentors impacted their life! Since 1994, we have empowered youth to succeed through mentoring and … Read More »
Massage Envy Spa’s Rochester Hills clinic (2907 S. Rochester Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48307) from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm invites the Winning Futures network to celebrate their 2nd year Anniversary and show support for Winning Futures. Join Massage Envy Spa for fun conversation, refreshing drinks, snacks, esthetician consultation, complimentary chair & compression massage, … Read More »
This week in our Winning Futures classrooms, our mentors and mentees are exploring the benefits of having a positive attitude. Here at Winning Futures, we believe a positive attitude is the foundation to an individual’s success and we kicked-off our first workbook session talking about how our minds shape our … Read More »
Last week Winning Futures students at Community High School were surprised with new backpacks filled with school supplies and basic hygiene products. The alternative education program serves nearly 200 students who are at risk of not graduating from high school. The funding for the supplies was a part of SRG Global’s … Read More »
Scott Rice, Board Chair and Kristina Marshall, President and CEO of Winning Futures, presented Theresa Hilborn of General Motors and Frank Orsini of Lear Corporation, with the Winning Futures’ Board Member of the Quarter Awards for their dedication and contribution to local youth at the Winning Futures Board of Directors meeting … Read More »
On Friday October 17, 80 Winning Futures students from our “Keys to College” Program at Cass Technical and East Detroit High School joined over 900 students to participate in Lawrence Technological University’s Career Exploration Day. As a part of exploration day the students had the opportunity to explore several of … Read More »
This year will start our 21st year of mentoring in Metro Detroit. We converted most of our mentoring programs into full year mentoring, which lasts between 20-25 weeks. Our full year programs consist of Community High (Warren), Cass Technical High (Detroit), Cornerstone Health + Technology High (Detroit), Harper Woods … Read More »
I just completed my first year as a mentor with Winning Futures. I have volunteered with several other organizations before but this experience is by far the most rewarding. I have enjoyed and personally benefited from every moment. I mentored 4 senior girls from Community High School who participated in … Read More »