$4,590 to Provide Costumes to Local Arts Organizations
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA)'s mission is to provide quality arts education and performance by nurturing and encouraging artistic expression in children and adults. Last year, MCA received a $4,590 grant from the Winona Community Foundation to help store and preserve a large costume collection from Home and [...]
Recap of the Friends of the Foundation Night Honoring Gloria Siewert
On October 13th, the Winona Community Foundation was proud to present Gloria Siewert with the 2026 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. Over 150 community members gathered [...]
Winona Community Foundation Awards $70,000 to Local Nonprofits
Left to right: Katie Van Eijl (Project FINE), Craig Putz (Semcac), Carol Ehlinger (Benedictine Living Community), Michelle Repinski (Benedictine Living Community), Shella Schneider (Winona ORC), Michelle Monerson (Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center), Isabel McNally (Engage Winona), Mandy Hansel (Storm Sporting Events), J.C. Wagner-Romero (Big Brothers Big Sisters: 7 Rivers Region), [...]
$6,421 to Purchase Educational Trail Signage at Camp Wenonah
The Winona Family YMCA's mission is to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Earlier this year, they received a $6,421 grant from the Winona Community Foundation to purchase and install ten educational signage along the hiking trails at Camp Wenonah, which serves over 300 Winona [...]
$7,500 to Purchase Home Repair Equipment Trailer
Habitat for Humanity serving Winona County helps low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities across Winona County to both obtain and maintain safe, healthy homes. In 2025, the organization received a $7,500 community grant from the Winona Community Foundation to purchase a new equipment-hauling trailer for use in their [...]
6th Annual Charity Golf Outing Benefits Local Non-Profits
Pictured from left to right: Steve Ringlien, Mandi Olson, and Kevin O'Reilly. On June 19, the Winona Community Foundation hosted its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing at the beautiful Bridges Golf Course in Winona. 23 teams teed off in support of the Foundation's Community Grant Program, [...]
