News & Stories
Four Qualities You Need to be a Winning Mentor
August 12, 2016 Mentor
When it comes to mentoring, there are tons of resources available to explain how to be a winning mentor. At Winning Futures, we have partnered with business professionals to mentor youth since 1994. Over the years we’ve noticed a few qualities that all of our best mentors seem to share.… Read More
Welcome New Board Member, Monica Labe
August 8, 2016 Announcements
[caption id="attachment_2671" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Monica Labe[/caption] Monica Labe, Partner and Deputy CEO in charge of Practice Management and Business Development/Marketing of Dickinson Wright PLLC, has recently been elected as a new board member and will be serving a three year term with us to help bring in new funders and… Read More
Three Big Reasons All Teens Need Mentors
August 2, 2016 Mentor
Three Big Reasons All Teens Need Mentors Teens need mentors. Not just “troubled teens” but all teens. They need guidance from the outside, and a wise person in their corner that they can trust. Teens don’t just need someone to talk to about their day with however; there are three… Read More
Eight Everyday Heroes Honored at Our “Annual Night of Heroes” Event
July 26, 2016 Event
On Tuesday, July 19th we honored 8 Everyday Heroes at our Annual “Night of Heroes” Event. The RARE Everyday Hero Program is dedicated to inspiring Michigan's youth through Everyday Heroes. The prestigious award celebrates the lives of everyday people in the workplace who through extraordinary commitment, courage, compassion, and integrity… Read More
Three Odd Reasons You Should Mentor
July 26, 2016 Mentor
According to mogul Richard Branson, "If you ask any successful businessperson, they will always (say they) have had a great mentor at some point along the road." The benefits of having a great mentor are life changing. Mentees aren't the only ones who benefit from great relationships with their mentors… Read More
2016 Winning Futures Scholarship Event
June 17, 2016 Event
The 22nd Annual Winning Futures Award Celebration brought together nearly 300 students, educators, mentors, and program sponsors earlier this month. The annual event honors outstanding mentors and presents scholarship awards to students from across southeast Michigan. Since its founding in 1994, Winning Futures has impacted over 40,000 students and awarded… Read More
3 Apps Every Student Should Know About
June 10, 2016 Uncategorized
Want to be the best student you can be? Here are three game-changing apps that can help you unlock your academic potential. Listed below are three awesome apps that all Winning Futures students and alumni will find helpful. Check them out today! MANAGE YOUR TIME RescueTime RescueTime helps increase your… Read More
Welcome to our New Board Member – Daniel Russell Sr.
June 3, 2016 Announcements, News
Winning Futures is excited to announce the election of one new board member – Daniel Russell Sr., Vice President of DEM Group in Sterling Heights, MI. Daniel Russell Sr. is a resident of Clarkston and an alumni of Michigan State University. He has been employed at DEM Group for over ten… Read More
Winning Futures Highlighted in Opportunity Lives
May 23, 2016 Mentor, News
On May 5, 2016 Winning Futures was highlighted in an article posted by Opportunity Lives written by Amerlia Hamilton. Please enjoy the article posted below! In Detroit, the Winning Futures mentorship program uses four building blocks to change the lives of young people in that struggling city: trusting relationships, energizing… Read More
Summer Mentoring Opportunities!
April 29, 2016 Mentor, News
This summer we will be offering short-term or one-time mentoring opportunities at two locations – Cass Tech High School and Cornerstone – Madison Carver. Volunteers are needed to work with 5th – 9th grade boys and girls in a structured classroom setting. “Short-Term Mentors” will work with 3-5 students on… Read More