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Our History 1996
February 17, 2014 Uncategorized
In 1996, the dynamic duo of Linda Reinhart and Laurie Tarter joined the Winning Futures team. By the end of 1997 the program became a formalized, facilitated mentoring program promising mentors and students a like an unforgettable, energizing, learning experience. Read More
Our History 1995
February 5, 2014 Uncategorized
In the fall of 1995, Sam assembled a team of outstanding educators from Warren Mott High School who were passionate about student development and shared Sam’s vision. With the dedicated assistance of Dominic LaRosa, Marilyn Haley, and Richard King the program took flight. That year 13 Scholarships were awarded totaling… Read More
Our History 1994
January 30, 2014 Uncategorized
The Winning Futures mentoring program was launched at Warren Mott High School in 1994 with 50 marketing students and recognized for its unique scholarship program by the United States Secretary of Education, Richard E. Riley. That year, a bright eyed, ambition senior by the name of Kristina Sobczynski (now… Read More
January Is National Mentoring Month?
January 22, 2014 Uncategorized
January 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 Uncategorized
How 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 Uncategorized
Did 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 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
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 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