Winning Futures has a unique advantage over other mentoring programs. Since we have been serving Metro Detroit since 1994, over 20 years, we have had the pleasure of graduating generations of students in Winning Futures. Being a locally-based program in many of the same high schools since our foundation, we … Read More »
For me, the mission of the Winning Futures program is simply to encourage young people to plan for their future by setting goals for themselves. The program is geared towards making the students understand that a positive attitude and self-image is a choice that they make each day. My personal … Read More »
Mentoring Works: Olu’s Story I joined Winning Futures because I wanted to help young men reach their full potential. It’s exciting to be a mentor in the program because my mentees are on the cusp of discovering what their talents, passions, career interests, and personal values are, and I’m there … Read More »
We can’t always capture how deeply rewarding the Winning Futures mentoring experience can be for our volunteers. One of our mentors at Community High School, Kristin Shortt, says it all. Take a look at how she describes her relationship with the students. The holiday cards she received from her mentees … Read More »
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 »
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 »