News & Stories
25 From 25: Belinda Cargile
October 18, 2019 25 From 25, Alumni Success Stories, Announcements, News
Belinda Cargile, Student, University of Michigan, Winning Futures Class of 2017 As a student at Madison High School, Belinda knew what she wanted to do. The only problem was she struggled with procrastination and lacked the proper tools to make her dream a reality. Her mentor, Monica Labe, member of… Read More
25 From 25: Jason Gordon
October 18, 2019 25 From 25, Alumni Success Stories, Announcements, News
Jason Gordon, National Manager of Petrochemical and Utilities, Allied Universal Security Services, Winning Futures Class of 2002 Jason was in the Winning Futures program during his sophomore, junior, and senior years at Warren Mott High School. His mentor, Duane Marshall, owner of Pure Business Process, helped him maintain a positive… Read More
Comerica Bank and Detroit Lions Team Up to Empower Metro Detroit Youth
October 10, 2019 News, Sponsor/Donor
We now have an entirely new reason – a very good one – to root for the Detroit Lions! Through the Comerica Bank First Down partnership, we will receive a $100 donation from Comerica for every Lions’ first down at home games during the 2019 regular season. Through the fifth… Read More
Over $155K Raised at Our 21st Annual Golf Classic
October 10, 2019 Event, News, Sponsor/Donor
Our 21st Annual Winning Futures Golf Classic raised more than $155,000 to support our new Workforce Prep program. It was a beautiful day for golfing on Monday, September 9, 2019, at the historic Indianwood Golf and Country Club in Lake Orion, MI. Over 240 people attended the 21st Annual Winning… Read More
25 From 25: Richard Russell
September 18, 2019 25 From 25, Alumni Success Stories, Announcements, News
Richard Russell, Student, Eastern Michigan University, Winning Futures Class of 2018 When Richard was a student at Warren Mott High School, he wasn’t sure about his goals or how to achieve them. He was a shy kid who lacked self-esteem and male role models in his life. That changed when… Read More
25 From 25: Brittani Lipsey
September 18, 2019 25 From 25, Alumni Success Stories, Announcements, News
Brittani Lipsey, Student, University of Michigan, Winning Futures Class of 2018 As a student at Harper Woods High School, Brittani struggled with knowing what she would do after graduating. Her mentor, Regine Bile, manager at General Motors, helped her create a vision for her future and craft a strategic five-year… Read More
Shirley Joins Our Team!
August 20, 2019 Announcements, News
Shirley Russell joined our team in late July as our new classroom assistant. She brings with her more than 30 years of education-related experience including the Harper Woods School District where she taught, engaging students in hands-on science and STEM activities, and as a member of the Ferndale School District… Read More
Health Alliance Plan Executive, Margaret Anderson, Joins Winning Futures Board of Directors
August 20, 2019 Announcements, News, Sponsor/Donor
Margaret Anderson is the senior vice president and chief sales and marketing officer for Health Alliance Plan. We are excited to announce that Margaret Anderson, senior vice president and chief sales and marketing officer for Health Alliance Plan (HAP), has been elected to the Winning Futures Board of Directors. “I’m… Read More
25 From 25: Alyssa Bacha
August 15, 2019 25 From 25, Alumni Success Stories, Announcements, News
Alyssa Bacha, Sales Director, LoanCraft, Winning Futures Class of 1998 When Alyssa was a student at Cousino High School, she struggled to envision what she wanted for her future. With help from her Winning Futures facilitator, Laurie Tarter, she assessed her skills and interests and created a resume and five-year… Read More
25 From 25: Tom Zara
August 14, 2019 25 From 25, Alumni Success Stories, Announcements, News
Tom Zara, Tutor and Business Owner, Zara Tutoring, Winning Futures Class of 2001 While a student at Warren Mott High School, Tom had a series of surgeries that limited his mobility and affected his motivation. With help from his Winning Futures mentor, Tom learned about goal setting, overcoming adversity, and… Read More