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January Is National Mentoring Month?
January 22, 2014 UncategorizedJanuary is a very unique month, it signifies the start to a new year, as well as the traditional commitment to a resolution or two, and the remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy. However, what very few people know about January is that it is also National Mentoring Month.… Read More
Why Are Strengths Important?
January 16, 2014 UncategorizedHow many times have you been told you need to turn your weaknesses into strengths? Traditionally, choosing to focus on improving weaknesses has unfortunately become all too common for high school and college students. The factors of peer pressure, siblings, parents, and media have shaped students’ future too much. What… Read More
Challenge Conquered!
January 10, 2014 UncategorizedDid you know "A goal that is not written down is just an idea"? As 2013 came to a close Winning Futures once again demonstrated the importance and value of goal setting. The 20 Year Challenge, the goal was to raise $20K starting in September and ending in December. Showing… Read More
We are Honored!
December 16, 2013 UncategorizedCrain's Best Managed Nonprofit contest focused on good management practices of nonprofits with budgets of $3 million or less. It was Winning Futures' mentoring program outcomes, entrepreneurial model, strategic growth process, fiscal responsibility, and innovative approach to fund development that helped secure the title. This award acknowledges that Winning Futures… Read More
New Year’s Resolution: Mentor
December 16, 2013 UncategorizedTired of the same old New Year's resolution? How about volunteering as a mentor with Winning Futures? Unsure if you're mentor material? In truth, it's a lot easier to be a mentor and impact a life than you think! There's not a certain mold that mentors need to come from.… Read More
Chrysler Foundation Awards $65k
December 7, 2013 UncategorizedChrysler Group Expands Commitment to Winning Futures Grant of $65,000 from The Chrysler Foundation supports scholarship and mentor programs December 2, 2013 , Warren, Mich. - Last Tuesday (Nov. 26) at a breakfast hosted by Winning Futures, Mark Chernoby, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Vice President - Product Committee Coordinator… Read More
GivingTuesday
December 3, 2013 UncategorizedGiving Tuesday is a day set aside to remind us to give back, be generous, volunteer for a local charity or donate to a local cause. Over 6,300 charities, corporations, politicians and foundations from around the world have come together on this day to celebrate the idea of compassion, giving… Read More
Hiring a part-time clerk!
November 27, 2013 UncategorizedWe are hiring a part-time clerk starting in January. Please see the attached job description for details including how to (and not to) submit your resume! https://winningfutures.org/include/WF-Clerk-Job-Description.pdf Read More
Crain’s Best Managed Nonprofit 2013
November 25, 2013 UncategorizedWinning Futures succeeds with growth strategy crafted amid the recession Winner: President and CEO Kristina Marshall By Sherri Welch (Reprinted with permission from Crain’s Detroit Business) When other nonprofits were making cuts to their programs and staff during the recession, mentoring agency Winning Futures was doing exactly the opposite. In… Read More
Mentor + Mentee = Impact!
November 21, 2013 UncategorizedRecognizing others, inspiring them to excellence in school, career, or in life doesn’t take a lot of extra time; it takes compassion, perspective, and vision. Scott Barh, Winning Futures Mentor at Pontiac Academy For Excellence is a perfect example. When asked about his mentoring experience Scott of Chrysler said;… Read More