$5,000 Grant to Support Ready Set School
For over 25 years, Ready Set School has worked to work to ensure that all K-12 students in Winona County have the basic supplies and clothing necessary for school. All funds raised by the organization go directly to the students' families in the form of vouchers [...]
Recap of the 2025 Founders Event Honoring Judy Davis
Founders Award 2025: Honoring Judy Davis On October 14th, 2025, the Winona Community Foundation was proud to honor Judy Davis with the 2025 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, [...]
Winona Community Foundation Awards $79,523 to Local Nonprofits
Winona Community Foundation Awards $79,523 to Local Nonprofits Left to right: Mandi Olson (WCF President/CEO), John Mullen (IMPACT Center), Jacque Paulsen (Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts), Lydia Boysen (Riverway Learning Community), Craig Putz (Family & Children's Center), Sandra Burke (Winona Volunteer Services), Taff Roberts (Sandbar Storytelling Festival), [...]
$7,500 to Purchase New Equipment for the Active Wellness Center
With the help of a $7,500 grant from the Winona Community Foundation, the City of Winona has been able to replace and upgrade the exercise equipment used in its Active Wellness Center. With membership growing, so did the need for up-to-date equipment, along with adaptations to current equipment. New [...]
$4,981 to Support Camp Wenonah’s Ropes Course
Supporting Camp Wenonah’s Ropes Course With the help of a grant from the Winona Community Foundation, the Winona Family YMCA proudly reports the successful revitalization of its beloved ropes course at Camp Wenonah. The original goal was to ensure the safe and continued operation of the course by certifying [...]
$7,500 Grant to Upgrade SCUBA Gear for the Winona Dive Rescue Team
The Winona County Dive/Rescue Team is made up of 18 dedicated volunteers who respond to water-related emergencies throughout Winona County and surrounding areas. Each year, the team completes approximately 800 hours of training in areas such as sonar scanning, ice rescue, dragging operations, SCUBA diving, and remote operated [...]
