One Winning Futures’ Alumni to get a Corvette for a Weekend

April 16, 2012 by Winning Futures Announcements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT:  Brad Bowman, Public Relations Specialist, 586-698-4364, brad@winningfutures.org WARREN, MI, April 16, 2012 – Winning Futures and Hamilton Chevrolet will award one of its former student alumni with the use of a Corvette for one weekend. This prize drawing was inspired by an incentive program once run… Read More

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Winning Futures Scholarship Selection Underway

April 16, 2012 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Winning Futures scholarship interviews are taking place now through Thursday, April 19. During the interviews, 28 students who submitted scholarship essays meet with a panel of judges comprised of Winning Futures’ alumni and tri-county business representatives. Judges then select 10 students who will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. “You really… Read More

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Winning Futures is Hiring a Public Relations Specialist!

December 16, 2011 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

Winning Futures is recruiting a full-time public relations specialist to create andcoordinate projects for marketing, donor recognition, events, and mentor recruitment.  The individual must have recent experience in using social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook), along with experience with coordinating events.  This position will start the end of January… Read More

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WINNING FUTURES’ PROGRAM DIRECTOR HONORED BY THE TWILIGHT BENEFIT FOUNDATION

October 30, 2011 by Winning Futures Announcements

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Laurie Tarter, Program Director and Vice President of Winning Futures, a non-profit school-based mentoring program, has been named one of this year’s Twilight Civic Leadership Award Honorees. The Twilight Foundation Community Leadership Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership has made a significant impact in their… Read More

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Winning Futures Volunteer Honored by Governor Rick Snyder with the Mentor of the Year Award for Michigan

October 26, 2011 by Winning Futures Announcements

Detroit, MI, October 24, 2011 – Local Winning Futures volunteer, Kimle Mitchell, won the overall Mentor of the Year for Michigan through the Governor's Service Awards. Kimle Mitchell was honored at the Governor’s Service Awards dinner “An Evening with the Stars”, held at Gem Theatre in Detroit. The Governor's Service… Read More

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MENTORS NEEDED TO SUPPORT CASS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL AND HARPER WOODS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

September 15, 2011 by Winning Futures Announcements, Event

*** MEDIA ALERT *** September 12, 2011 WHAT: Complimentary lunch at Hockeytown Café to introduce community members to Winning Futures and recruit new mentors for upcoming programs at Cass Technical High School and Harper Woods High School WHO: Winning Futures, a school-based mentoring program. WHEN: September 30, 2011 ~ 11:00… Read More

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New Mentoring Program for Pierce Elementary in Birmingham

September 1, 2011 by Winning Futures Announcements

Birmingham, MI, August 29, 2011 – A new leadership and character education program will empower fourth and fifth graders at Pierce Elementary after school on Wednesday this fall.  Winning Futures is partnering with iMatter for Kids to implement this innovative program. Winning Futures implements unique mentoring programs.  Each week when… Read More

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Helping Detroit youths shoot for stars

July 18, 2011 by Winning Futures Announcements, Sponsor/Donor

TODAY'S SUBJECT: Detroit-based Powerlink Facilities Management, a provider of building management services, including housekeeping, groundskeeping and general facilities maintenance for business customers, provided support of Winning Futures and the Gregory Kelser Detroit Basketball Camp. THE CAUSE: Winning Futures, a nonprofit organization based in Warren, provides goal setting, mentoring and scholarship… Read More

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CEO WINS “WONDER WOMAN” AWARD

May 25, 2011 by Winning Futures Announcements

TROY, MI – Kristina Marshall, 34, CEO of Winning Futures, a non-profit school-based mentoring program for youth and teens based on character values, goal setting, and strategic planning, received the Women Officials’ Network “Wonder Woman Award” for being a distinguished advocate for youth.  Past winners include Justice Maura Corrigan of… Read More

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FREE NETWORKING AND RECRUITMENT BREAKFAST

May 19, 2011 by Winning Futures Uncategorized

*** MEDIA ALERT *** May 19, 2011 WHAT: Informational breakfast about Winning Futures to recruit mentors and board members for programs in Birmingham, Detroit, Harper Woods, Pontiac, and Warren.  Also, volunteers are needed for our June 20th Gregory Kelser Basketball Camp in Detroit.  The breakfast is sponsored by Oakland University… Read More

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