Charity Golf Outing Registration Now Open
The Winona Community Foundation's 4th annual Charity Golf Outing is now open for registration! By participating in this event, you are directly supporting our competitive Community Grant Program which benefits local nonprofits. Community Grant Program An important part of the Winona Community Foundation's mission is realized through awarding community [...]
Winona Community Foundation Awards $100,000 Impact Grant to Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
Members of the Foundation's Board of Directors and Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center with the Impact Grant check. The Winona Community Foundation awarded a $100,000 Impact Grant to Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) on Friday, March 1. Made possible by generous contributions from the community and [...]
Winona Community Foundation Reaffirms National Recognition
National Standards Accreditation Upholds Our Commitment to Excellence Winona Community Foundation has recently renewed its accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®—the highest standards for philanthropic excellence. The Winona Community Foundation is pleased to announce that we have recently renewed our accreditation with National Standards for [...]
$4,883 Grant to Expand Simulation Access for EMS
Lewiston Volunteer Ambulance received a $4,883 Cycle 1 Community Grant from the Winona Community Foundation in 2023. These dollars supported their education program that provides Emergency Medicine Technicians (EMTs) with valuable experience and real-world techniques needed in the field. Yearly, Lewiston Volunteer Ambulance responds to over 200 calls and [...]
Your Gift’s Direct Impact
Dear Donors and Community Members, I trust this letter finds you well. As 2023 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the increased impact the Winona Community Foundation is having in the broader community. And I know that is happening because generous people [...]
Recap of the 2023 Founders Event Honoring Pat & Jerry Papenfuss
On October 10th, 2023, the Winona Community Foundation was proud to honor Pat and Jerry Papenfuss with the 2023 Founders Award, which honors individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to improving life in the Winona area through the use of their time, talent, and treasure. Individuals selected to [...]