We are Honored!

December 16, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Crain'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

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New Year’s Resolution: Mentor

December 16, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Tired 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

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Chrysler Foundation Awards $65k

December 7, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Chrysler 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

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GivingTuesday

December 3, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Giving 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

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Hiring a part-time clerk!

November 27, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

We 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

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Crain’s Best Managed Nonprofit 2013

November 25, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Winning 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

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Mentor + Mentee = Impact!

November 21, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Recognizing 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

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Cost of College

November 14, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

A new report from the College Board, the group that owns the SAT test, finds costs at four-year public schools posted the smallest increase in more than 30 years, up 2.9 percent -- the bad news, federal aid for undergraduates declined by 9 percent over a two-year period and the… Read More

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Bennie’s Backpacks

October 24, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

35 Winning Futures' students at Butcher Community HS received backpacks from SRG Global's annual Bennie's Backpacks. The backpacks were stuffed with the essential school supplies needed for academic success. SRG Global values the importance of serving a greater purpose in their community! Bennie's Backpacks is a tribute to a SRG… Read More

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Sam Cupp Impact Award

October 11, 2013 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Nominate a local business person for the Sam Cupp Impact Award. In honor of our amazing founder, Sam Cupp, Winning Futures will award one businessman and one businesswoman with the Sam Cupp Impact Award at our February 8, 2014 Corks & Forks event. As a successful business owner, Sam created… Read More

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