News & Stories
Keys to College helps South Lake student set sail for a career
October 5, 2017 Alumni Success Stories
Anthony Conte was excited to participate in Winning Futures’ Keys to College program at South Lake High School. “I thought it was going to benefit me, I had no idea just how much.” The K2C program focuses on simplifying the continuing education process and career planning. Anthony wasn’t sure if… Read More
Hope Regained: Faheem Mumin’s Story
September 20, 2017 Alumni Success StoriesWhen Faheem Mumin was a student at Butcher Community High School, he lost hope. He was behind on credits and was told he wouldn’t be able to graduate on time. That’s when he was introduced to Winning Futures and mentor Scott. Faheem said Scott would meet him after school and… Read More
19th Annual Golf Classic Recap
September 18, 2017 Event, News
The weather was great, spirits were high, and all the golfers were winners at the 19th annual Winning Futures Golf Classic hosted by Lear. The event had a positive impact on the lives of Southeast Michigan youth. The Sept. 11 outing at Indianwood Golf and Country Club raised more than… Read More
Learning Key Ingredients for a Successful Life
September 14, 2017 Alumni Success Stories
Nicholas Clarke has at least three key ingredients for a successful life: a good attitude, a good work ethic, and good connections. Those life skills were developed or nurtured during Winning Futures’ 22-week program in which students work with mentors to consider their futures and determine the steps necessary… Read More
Everyone Can Be a Mentor
August 31, 2017 Mentor
Winning Futures mentoring programs are a fantastic way to guide young people down the road to success. When family members and others reinforce the message, it becomes more ingrained. To help you have a positive influence on the youth in your life, here are tips gleaned from some mentoring studies:… Read More
Rehmann Executive Joins Winning Futures’ Board
August 28, 2017 Announcements
Winning Futures, an award-winning nonprofit organization that empowers young people to succeed through mentoring and strategic planning, recently elected to its board of directors Sandra Shecter, principal and firm-wide director of ACT at Rehmann, Farmington Hills. Shecter, a graduate of the University of Michigan, holds a bachelor’s degree in general… Read More
Kelser Camp Makes Measurable Impact on 100 Students
August 28, 2017 News
Judging from what the students learned at this year’s Greg Kelser “Shoot for your Goals” basketball camp, it was a slam dunk! The 100 students who took part in the camp July 10-14 at Cass Tech High School learned about setting goals, the importance of having a positive attitude on… Read More
Winning Futures Receives 2017 Promising Practice Award
August 21, 2017 Announcements
This year Winning Futures was selected as one of the 2017 Character.org Promising Practice award winners. Founded in 1993, Character.org is a national nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. The mission of the organization is to provide leadership and advocacy for character worldwide. It is dedicated to help people everywhere become educated,… Read More
A MENTOR’S PERSPECTIVE – Mark Ware
June 23, 2017 Mentor
I have been a mentor with Winning Futures for four years. Thanks to the outstanding framework of the Winning Futures curriculum, I have made a difference in the lives of over a dozen young men. Winning Futures has allowed me to witness the positive effects the lessons have on students.… Read More
$29,000 in Scholarships Granted at our 23rd Annual Awards Celebration
June 21, 2017 News
On Monday, June 12, 2017, nearly 200 people joined us as we honored students and mentors of our partnering schools at our 23rd annual award celebration sponsored by Lear Corporation, EOS Worldwide, Extra Credit Union, and Lusk Albertson. Since our founding in 1994, we have impacted over 46,000 students… Read More