MGM Grand Detroit Awards Winning Futures a $2,000 Grant

November 28, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Winning Futures has been awarded a $2,000 grant from MGM Grand Detroit thanks to votes submitted by supporters, mentors and friends in the Merry Merry Monday grant competition. This contest took place on Monday, November 26 and had five metro-area charities and nonprofits competing for a total of $10,000 in… Read More

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Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Members Meet Winning Futures Students

November 15, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Members of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (MSHOF) met Winning Futures students at a press conference held at the Palace of Auburn Hills to announce new inductees on Monday, November 12.  Lomas Brown, Greg Kelser, Ray Scott, Dick Kimball, George Blaha and others posed for photos with the students… Read More

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2012 Corks & Forks Event Photos Now Online

November 13, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Photos from Winning Futures' November 10 Corks & Forks Charity Wine Tasting and Strolling Dinner are now available to view online.  Click here to see pictures of our more than 300 guests enjoying fine wine, dining and dancing at our most successful fundraiser yet! Read More

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Select Tickets Available for Exclusive Charity Event

October 30, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

[caption id="attachment_224" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Guests enjoy a variety of premium wines, food and mingling at Winning Futures' annual Corks & Forks event.[/caption]MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: Brad Bowman brad@winningfutures.org 586-698-4364 SELECT TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR EXCLUSIVE CHARITY WINE EVENT WHAT: Fourth Annual Corks & Forks: A Charity Wine Tasting and Strolling Dinner WHO:… Read More

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Winning Futures Receives GM Foundation Grant

September 7, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

The GM Foundation recently presented Winning Futures with a generous $14,000 grant to support our mentoring and career development programs in metro Detroit. Pictured at the presentation ceremony are (left to right): Jaffe Raitt Heuer and Weiss law firm partner and Winning Futures board member James Parks, Winning Futures program… Read More

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Seven Michigan Residents Honored as Everyday Heroes

August 10, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** The 2012 RARE Everyday Heroes and scholarship recipients. Back row (left to right): Michael Boguth, Ashley Lorano, Julie Ferguson, Jill McFadden, Emily Simmons and Al Marino. Front row (left to right): Jessica Mudge, Jillian Ferguson, Richard Southward and Kayla Barker. WARREN, MI, August 10, 2012… Read More

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MENTOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WINNING FUTURES PROGRAMS

August 10, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** WARREN, MI, August 10, 2012 - Mentors inspire, educate and motivate our youths – and you could do the same by teaming up with Winning Futures! Winning Futures is an award winning non-profit that provides school-based mentoring programs for middle and high school students. We’re… Read More

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WINNING FUTURES PRESIDENT & CEO HONORED WITH ALUMNI AWARD

August 10, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** Winning Futures President and CEO Kristina Marshall (center) recently received the Michigan Technological University (MTU) Outstanding Young Alumni Award for career achievement from MTU President Dr. Glenn Mroz (left) and MTU Alumni Association President Paul Ninefeldt (right). WARREN, MI, August 10, 2012 – Michigan Technological… Read More

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WINNING FUTURES TO HOST FREE BREAKFAST FOR POTENTIAL MENTORS, VOLUNTEERS JUNE 27

June 21, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** WHAT: Free breakfast in Wayne County to introduce community members to Winning Futures and recruit new mentors for upcoming programs. WHO: Winning Futures, a school-based mentoring program. WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 – 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.: Detroit Golf Club, 17911 Hamilton Rd., Detroit,… Read More

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Full-time Program Facilitator Position Available

May 23, 2012 by Winning Futures Announcements, Uncategorized

*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Winning Futures is expanding and needs to add another full-time facilitator to run our school-based mentoring programs in Detroit, Harper Woods, and/or Pontiac! General Summary: Coordinating, implementing, and facilitating life skills and goal setting programs for urban high school students, along with managing relationships with urban… Read More

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