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Winning Ways Incorporated operates a volunteer-based tutoring system for the subjects of math, English, basic sciences, and GED preparation. Volunteer opportunities also include sports events, community engagement, and various community service opportunities. We are consistently engaging in new activities, contact us if you would like to know more about how you can help!
If you would like to donate or volunteer particular goods or services please contact us here and arrangements can be made, or click on the donation button at the bottom of this page. Clicking the donate button will bring you off of this site where you can place your donation through PayPal. We thank you so much for your support!
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or desires to volunteer. We very much look forward to hearing from you.
News & Events
June - August 2020
First class series completed, partnered with EMERGE New Haven! Which focused on teaching fundamental financial knowledge and arithmetic, as well as assisting with essential financial tasks such as opening accounts, cards, bills, and more to reintegrating individuals.
Winning Ways Staff received extraordinary remarks in scores of leadership, role model ability, motivation, and so much more, and we could not be more proud. All clients worked with objectively improved in both 1) at least 4 present-life financial situations and 2) measured areas of financial and mathematical concepts.
March 2018, 2019
Held various community art discussion forums, centered around central figures and concepts relating to how we create an inclusive, equal community and dismantle systemic factors which propagate hardship through society, including: substance misuse, violence, and racism.
August 19th, 2017
Winning Ways held our first annual book-bag drive! A number of book-bags and school supplies were donated to God’s House Church of Worship led by Reverend Beverly Dykes. If you'd like to help out with future drives or have any ideas/suggestions please reach out; we absolutely love hearing from you!
August 10th & 17th, 2017
A two day youth workshop was held in New Britain, CT. Winning Ways co-founder Kevin Paulin along with colleague Kalisha Yopp facilitated this event! This workshop targeted high school graduates from the Class of 2017 who have decided to further their education by entering college. A total of 7 young adults joined this workshop where we touched on topics such as: The importance of education, The importance of maintaining a good GPA during education, and safety and learning the campus. It was an awesome time working with these young men, who have the potential to lead and motivate so many around them.
Others topics covered included how to handle: natural disasters, active shooters, Drinking, Drugs and Distractions, Safe Sex: Hot to prevent STD’s, “No means No” and how that impacts both genders responsibilities - especially the male's, and learning how to budget. We hope to continue with such work in the coming future!
July 29th, 2017
Winning Ways began a mentorship program focusing on youth and adolescents from impoverished areas, ages 5-17. Applying our sports-themed foundational model, these kids participated in physical activities such as: stretching, running, catching footballs, and playing basketball. Awesome time with some amazing people!
A group was also held for the children to discuss the realities of being raised in urban communities and how success can be obtained through hard work and faith in oneself; regardless of where you grow up. The group was facilitated by Winning Ways Co-founder Benjamin Backes, always a pleasure working with Ben and everyone had a wonderful time.
