Winning Futures Receives GM Foundation Grant
September 7, 2012 Uncategorized
The GM Foundation recently presented Winning Futures with a generous $14,000 grant to support our mentoring and career development programs in metro Detroit. Pictured at the presentation ceremony are (left to right): Jaffe Raitt Heuer and Weiss law firm partner and Winning Futures board member James Parks, Winning Futures program… Read More
Seven Michigan Residents Honored as Everyday Heroes
August 10, 2012 Uncategorized
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** The 2012 RARE Everyday Heroes and scholarship recipients. Back row (left to right): Michael Boguth, Ashley Lorano, Julie Ferguson, Jill McFadden, Emily Simmons and Al Marino. Front row (left to right): Jessica Mudge, Jillian Ferguson, Richard Southward and Kayla Barker. WARREN, MI, August 10, 2012… Read More
MENTOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WINNING FUTURES PROGRAMS
August 10, 2012 Uncategorized
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** WARREN, MI, August 10, 2012 - Mentors inspire, educate and motivate our youths – and you could do the same by teaming up with Winning Futures! Winning Futures is an award winning non-profit that provides school-based mentoring programs for middle and high school students. We’re… Read More
WINNING FUTURES PRESIDENT & CEO HONORED WITH ALUMNI AWARD
August 10, 2012 Uncategorized
*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** Winning Futures President and CEO Kristina Marshall (center) recently received the Michigan Technological University (MTU) Outstanding Young Alumni Award for career achievement from MTU President Dr. Glenn Mroz (left) and MTU Alumni Association President Paul Ninefeldt (right). WARREN, MI, August 10, 2012 – Michigan Technological… Read More
WINNING FUTURES TO HOST FREE BREAKFAST FOR POTENTIAL MENTORS, VOLUNTEERS JUNE 27
June 21, 2012 Uncategorized*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** WHAT: Free breakfast in Wayne County to introduce community members to Winning Futures and recruit new mentors for upcoming programs. WHO: Winning Futures, a school-based mentoring program. WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 – 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.: Detroit Golf Club, 17911 Hamilton Rd., Detroit,… Read More
Full-time Program Facilitator Position Available
May 23, 2012 Announcements, Uncategorized*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Winning Futures is expanding and needs to add another full-time facilitator to run our school-based mentoring programs in Detroit, Harper Woods, and/or Pontiac! General Summary: Coordinating, implementing, and facilitating life skills and goal setting programs for urban high school students, along with managing relationships with urban… Read More
Download Winning Futures’ Corvette Photo
April 16, 2012 Uncategorized
To download a high resolution copy of the photo (3MB), click once on the photo, then just right click and save to your computer! If you would like the photo emailed to you, contact brad@winningfutures.org Photo caption: Winning Futures has teamed up with Hamilton Chevrolet to award one Winning Futures… Read More
One Winning Futures’ Alumni to get a Corvette for a Weekend
April 16, 2012 Announcements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Brad Bowman, Public Relations Specialist, 586-698-4364, brad@winningfutures.org WARREN, MI, April 16, 2012 – Winning Futures and Hamilton Chevrolet will award one of its former student alumni with the use of a Corvette for one weekend. This prize drawing was inspired by an incentive program once run… Read More
Winning Futures Scholarship Selection Underway
April 16, 2012 Uncategorized
Winning Futures scholarship interviews are taking place now through Thursday, April 19. During the interviews, 28 students who submitted scholarship essays meet with a panel of judges comprised of Winning Futures’ alumni and tri-county business representatives. Judges then select 10 students who will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. “You really… Read More
Winning Futures is Hiring a Public Relations Specialist!
December 16, 2011 UncategorizedWinning Futures is recruiting a full-time public relations specialist to create andcoordinate projects for marketing, donor recognition, events, and mentor recruitment. The individual must have recent experience in using social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook), along with experience with coordinating events. This position will start the end of January… Read More
Another Very Special Night, Corks & Forks 2025
On March 8, 2025, the ballroom at The Townsend Hotel shimmered with elegance as we hosted our 17th annual Corks & Forks gala. This year’s event, chaired by Teresa Thiele, Senior Vice President of Global Purchasing Programs at Stellantis, brought together community leaders, business professionals, and passionate supporters to celebrate ... Read More »
From Medicine to Tech: Shanaz Munni’s Winning Futures Journey
When Shanaz Munni joined our Workforce Prep Mentoring Program at Warren Mott High School in 2018, she thought she had it all figured out—she was going to be a doctor, but she really didn’t know how to make that dream a reality. Now, at 22, she’s preparing to graduate from ... Read More »
Student Spotlight: Durell Thomas Jr. Makes it to the Big Leagues
When I last wrote about Durell Thomas Jr. he was going into 12th grade (Year 3 of our Workforce Prep program) at Harper Woods High School. He was dreaming about becoming a professional sports photographer and learning how to put together academic and career plans. Read 2021 blog about Durell. ... Read More »
Scott Rice transitions to Chair Emeritus of BOD, Matt Joshua elected Chair
A personal note from Kristina Marshall, President and CEO, Winning Futures: Fifteen years ago, Scott Rice, president and COO of Powerlink Healthcare Support Services, joined our Board of Directors after attending our golf outing and visiting a Workforce Prep mentoring session. Words cannot describe how grateful I am that he ... Read More »
Forvia Group Vice President of Supplier Diversity, Lawrence Williams II, Joins Our Board of Directors
We are very pleased to announce that Lawrence Williams II has been elected to our Board of Directors. Williams is a transformational leader with over 28 years of success in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence. In his role at Forvia, Williams leads strategic ... Read More »
Winning Futures offers CMA students, mentors, opportunity to grow
Note: Below is an article written by Korey Colton for his high school paper, The Communicator. Korey attends Communication & Media Arts High School in Detroit and is in our Year 2 (11th grade) Workforce Prep program. With permission, we have re-published it here. Learn more about our seven-year Workforce ... Read More »
Our 2024 Golf Social at Topgolf was a “hole-in-one” kind of success!
We held our first ever Golf Social on September 25, 2024, at Topgolf in Auburn Hills. Replacing our traditional golf outing of years past, the Golf Social at Topgolf provided much more opportunities for guests of all golf skill levels to participate, have fun, and network with senior business executives. ... Read More »
Marcus Sumrall is in our Year 2 (11th grade) program and wants to be a real estate agent and home renovator.
Marcus Sumrall is looking down the road, preparing for what’s next, and getting his work done well and on time. Marcus participated in our Year 1 (10th grade, life skills development) Workforce Prep program last year at Cass Technical High School in Detroit. He was mentored by Joshua Friday, battery ... Read More »
The Career Mentor Experience
“It has been so fulfilling to me to be able to share my experiences and see that it matters and that students are taking the information I’ve shared with them and doing something positive with it. It has been a blessing and a wonderful experience.” This past year we had ... Read More »
Nazifa Kadir is in our Year 6 (continuing education) program and attending the University of Michigan, studying for a degree in pharmaceutical science.
If you knew Nazifa Kadir back when she was in high school, you might be surprised to see the person she is today. Nazifa is a junior at the University of Michigan studying for a degree in pharmaceutical science. She is more assertive, outgoing, and confident in who she is ... Read More »
Rei Struga is in our Year 4 (continuing education) program and on his way to Wayne State University where he will study computer science.
“High school is a confusing and stressful time. You need all the help you can get.” These are the words of Rei Struga. He just graduated from Warren Mott High School and is on his way to Wayne State University where he will study computer science. He has a vision, ... Read More »
30th Anniversary Awards Celebration: $30,000 in scholarships awarded to 16 students; Seven students celebrated for graduating from college; 16 volunteers honored for their five or ten-year career mentoring anniversary.
Our 30th Anniversary Awards Celebration was absolutely loaded with good news. Held at Club Venetian in Madison Heights on June 10, more than 200 people gathered to bear witness to the amazing accomplishments our students have achieved and the generous support we receive from our volunteer career mentors and annual ... Read More »