$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 [...]
Camp Wenonah’s Ropes Course Grant Report
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 [...]
Strengthening Community Through Strategic Giving and a Donor Advised Fund: Tom and Annmarie’s Story
Through a Donor-advised fund, individuals are able to make tax-deductible charitable gifts into their named fund and then recommend grants to their favorite charities from that fund when the time is right. A donor-advised fund is established according to IRS guidelines that provide tax advantages for the [...]
Facilitating their philanthropy through a Donor Advised Fund: Pat & Jerry Papenfuss discuss the benefits
Pat and Jerry Papenfuss in 2023. Through a Donor-advised fund, individuals are able to make tax-deductible charitable gifts into their named fund, and then recommend grants to their favorite charities from that fund when the time is right. A donor-advised fund is established according [...]
5th Annual Charity Golf Outing Benefits Local Non-Profits
Pictured from left to right: Kevin O'Reilly and Mandi Olson On June 27, 2025, the Winona Community Foundation hosted its 5th Annual Charity Golf Outing at the beautiful Bridges Golf Course in Winona. The event brought together 24 enthusiastic teams, all teeing off in support of [...]
