News & Stories
40,000 Students Impacted by Winning Futures!
August 14, 2015 Uncategorized
21 years ago an amazing entrepreneur, Sam Cupp, founded Winning Futures. Sam founded Winning Futures at his old high school, Warren Mott. This one school, one district, one person organization has grown and grown over the years and has recently reached a huge milestone. Winning Futures has officially impacted 40,000… Read More
Thank You to our Summer Mentors!
July 31, 2015 Uncategorized
We have officially wrapped up our 2015 summer programs! Students at Madison-Carver Academy, “Shoot for Your Goals” basketball camp and Golightly Educational Center had a great time learning about life skills and strategic planning, through hands-on activities and lively discussions. Whether it was setting goals between shooting hoops, or building… Read More
2015 RARE Night of Heroes
July 24, 2015 Uncategorized
On July 22, 2015 the 17th Annual RARE Night of Heroes was held at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan. Supporters, family and friends gathered to celebrate an amazing group of RARE Everyday Heroes. This award is given to everyday people in the workplace who are changing lives and… Read More
Quicken Loans at Winning Futures
July 17, 2015 Uncategorized
For one week in June Cass Technical High School’s gym is filled with the sounds of coaches blowing whistles and enthusiastic kids executing basketball drills. This year, the gym held 120 young athletes (10-15 years old) who were participating in Greg Kesler’s “Shoot for your Goals” week-long basketball camp facilitated… Read More
Benefits of Mentoring for Businesses
July 10, 2015 Uncategorized
Mentors choose to volunteer for many different reasons. The good news is not only can mentoring be a great way to give back to the community, but it can also benefit your business. In the April 2015 issue of Corporate Philanthropy Report an article titled, "Youth mentoring Offers Social and Business Benefits"… Read More
Winning Futures Focuses on Skills Sought after by Employers
June 30, 2015 Uncategorized
On May 24, 2015 The Detroit Free Press published the article “Soft skills help set candidates apart in job search”, written by Susan Rickers. The article highlighted soft skills employers are looking for in today’s job market. Winning Futures mentees have the ability to list these skills as well as… Read More
Teletha Millender’s Story
June 24, 2015 Alumni Success Stories
My name is Teletha Millender. Since participating in Winning Futures and graduating from Harper Woods High School I've continued my education. Currently I'm a student at Eastern University where I'm majoring in dentistry. Right now I'm working at a home care facility as I prepare to move on to bigger… Read More
21st Annual Winning Futures Award Celebration
June 12, 2015 Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_2054" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Congratulations to all the 2015 Scholarship Recipients![/caption] 17 students from Detroit’s Cass Technical High School, Cornerstone Health + Technology High School, Harper Woods High School, Madison High School, Pontiac Academy for Excellence, Warren’s Community High School and Warren Mott High School were awarded Luminary Awards and… Read More
Melvin Akins’ Story
June 10, 2015 Alumni Success Stories
After finishing High School I decided to leave Detroit and start my educational journey in a new environment at Baker College, studying Business Entrepreneurship. I continue to set short and long-term goals that have helped me achieve great things and help enlarge my opportunities in life. As my journey started the first week of classes,… Read More
Shannan B Lucas’ Story
June 10, 2015 Alumni Success Stories
I’m now 21, no children and work and attend Wayne State University. Since Winning Futures I have encountered some challenges that may seem more severe than others. After graduating high school in 2011 I proceeded to college as a normal high school student is expected to. I went to WCCCD… Read More