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Mentors Needed-Recruit Someone Today!
August 16, 2013 Uncategorized
Our weekly program (just one-hour per week for 15 or 25 weeks) is unique in that it has a fun, structured curriculum where mentors teach students though hands-on activities, written exercises, and group discussions. We train you and our staff are onsite to lead the sessions and support mentors. We focus… Read More
Mentors Needed for African-American Youth
August 8, 2013 Announcements
The key to African-American students obtaining academic success is mentorship. Many black youth throughout metro Detroit lack successful African-American adults being actively involved in their lives and providing them with critical guidance and support. Although black youth can see and read about successful African-Americans in history and in the media,… Read More
Congrats RARE Everyday Heroes and Scholarship Winners
August 1, 2013 Uncategorized
Winning Futures just honored 10 Michigan citizens with the RARE Everyday Hero award, along with awarding five Michigan high school seniors with $2,500 scholarships. Our RARE Night of Heroes event at the Paladium in Birmingham was a night to remember for the award winners, their friends, families, and co-works. Congratulations… Read More
Powerlink Powers Up Greg Kelser Basketball Camp Students
June 21, 2013 Uncategorized
Thank you to Powerlink Facilities Management for supporting Winning Futures and the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp. Each day this week, students will participate in basketball activities along with the Winning Futures mentoring, goal setting, and life skills program. To find out how your company can become a Greg Kelser Basketball Camp partner,… Read More
Nabisco Employees Help Students “Shoot for Their Goals”
June 20, 2013 Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_437" align="aligncenter" width="432"] Greg Kelser Basketball Camp students work with their mentor volunteer on a lesson about the importance of having a support group around you.[/caption] Nabisco employees turned out to help students "shoot for their goals" at this week's Greg Kelser Basketball Camp. Each day this week, students will participate… Read More
Kellogg’s Joins the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp Team
June 19, 2013 Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_432" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Students at the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp.[/caption] Thank you to Kellogg's for supporting Winning Futures and the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp. Each day this week, students will participate in basketball activities along with the Winning Futures mentoring, goal setting, and life skills program. To find out how your… Read More
Walmart Employees Volunteer at the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp
June 18, 2013 Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_427" align="aligncenter" width="487"] Walmart volunteers at the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp.[/caption] Thank you to Walmart for supporting Winning Futures and the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp. Team members from Walmart volunteered at the camp yesterday, June 17, to join students in basketball activities and Winning Futures' mentoring, goal setting, and life skills… Read More
Sodexo & the Detroit Public Schools Foundation Partner with the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp
June 17, 2013 Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_421" align="aligncenter" width="439"] Basketball great Greg Kelser (left, center) with Winning Futures staff and basketball camp students. At right, Sodexo employees work with students at the basketball camp.[/caption] Thank you to Sodexo and the Detroit Public Schools Foundation for supporting Winning Futures and the Greg Kelser Basketball Camp. Each day… Read More
Join NBA Champ Steve Smith in Recruiting Mentors!
June 17, 2013 Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_417" align="aligncenter" width="465"] Steve Smith with a Winning Futures student.[/caption] Former Michigan State University and NBA basketball champion Steve Smith has partnered with Winning Futures to recruit mentors for the 2013-2014 school year. He and other members of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame recently filmed several public service… Read More
Mentor Tina Holland Says You Can Make a Big Difference with Just a Little Time
June 13, 2013 Uncategorized
[caption id="attachment_414" align="aligncenter" width="401"] Mentor Tina Holland with one of her mentees.[/caption] Tina Holland makes a big difference in kids' lives by mentoring with Winning Futures students for one hour once a week. Watch this short video to hear her talk about why she mentors: Tina Holland To find out more… Read More