Nominate a local business person for the Sam Cupp Impact Award. In honor of our amazing founder, Sam Cupp, Winning Futures will award one businessman and one businesswoman with the Sam Cupp Impact Award at our February 8, 2014 Corks & Forks event. As a successful business owner, Sam created … Read More »
General Motors recognizes that giving employees an opportunity to mentor through their job provides many valuable benefits. Benefits to the Employee • Improves performance • Increases job satisfaction, attitude and morale • Encourages teamwork • Promotes leadership and skill development Benefits to the Corporation • Builds brand awareness and affinity … Read More »
We are excited about building many positive relationships this year through mentoring. Winning Futures students will benefit greatly from working with a diverse group of mentors representing a wide variety of occupations, ages and ethnicities. Volunteers throughout metro Detroit are demonstrating their compassion for youth by taking one hour a … Read More »
August 28th 2013, marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s “I Have A Dream” speech. In this monumental address Dr. King spoke of peace, justice and equality. Every child deserves the opportunity to attain an excellent education and getting an excellent education isn’t just about books and … Read More »
The key to African-American students obtaining academic success is mentorship. Many black youth throughout metro Detroit lack successful African-American adults being actively involved in their lives and providing them with critical guidance and support. Although black youth can see and read about successful African-Americans in history and in the media, … Read More »
Winning Futures just honored 10 Michigan citizens with the RARE Everyday Hero award, along with awarding five Michigan high school seniors with $2,500 scholarships. Our RARE Night of Heroes event at the Paladium in Birmingham was a night to remember for the award winners, their friends, families, and co-works. Congratulations … Read More »
Thank you to Powerlink Facilities Management for supporting Winning Futures and the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp. Each day this week, students will participate in basketball activities along with the Winning Futures mentoring, goal setting, and life skills program. To find out how your company can become a Greg Kelser Basketball Camp partner, … Read More »
Nabisco employees turned out to help students “shoot for their goals” at this week’s Greg Kelser Basketball Camp. Each day this week, students will participate in basketball activities along with the Winning Futures mentoring, goal setting, and life skills program. To find out how your company can become a Greg Kelser Basketball … Read More »
Thank you to Kellogg’s for supporting Winning Futures and the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp. Each day this week, students will participate in basketball activities along with the Winning Futures mentoring, goal setting, and life skills program. To find out how your company can become a Greg Kelser Basketball Camp partner, contact kris@winningfutures.org.
Thank you to Walmart for supporting Winning Futures and the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp. Team members from Walmart volunteered at the camp yesterday, June 17, to join students in basketball activities and Winning Futures’ mentoring, goal setting, and life skills program. To find out how your company can become a Greg Kelser … Read More »