The Ramona L. Jezewski Fund Continues Its Support of Winona Humane Society
Left to right: Richmond McCleur, Takka the dog, and Mandi Olson. It was a great day for animals in Winona as the Winona Community Foundation presented a $5,000 check to Richmond McCluer, board member of the Winona Area Humane Society (WAHS), from the Ramona Jezewski English Endowment [...]
Donna Helble: Her passion lives on
Education and children’s literature were Donna Helble’s passions. In 1973, Helble moved to Winona to take a position at Goodview elementary where she taught grades one through four in the Program for Learning in Accordance with Needs. In 1988, she began her career at Winona State University as [...]
Winona Community Foundation Awards $63,381 to Local Nonprofits
Winona Community Foundation Awards $63,381 to Local Nonprofits Left to right: Mandi Olson (WCF President/CEO), Rebecca Wolfe (Home & Community Options), Ann Gibson (WCF Grant Committee), Judy Davis (WCF Grant Committee), Janet Heukeshoven (Winona Symphony Orchestra), Emily Tipton (Friends of the Winona Public Library), Marcia Ratliff (Engage [...]
A Generous Gift to Grow the Connect People to Nature Endowment Fund
A Generous Gift to Grow the Connect People to Nature Fund The Connect People to Nature Endowment Fund supports local programs, equipment, and activities designed to get people of all ages outdoors and connected with their natural surroundings. Started in 2009 by JC and Arelene Pfieffer, the Connect [...]
2025 Charity Golf Event June 27
Help our local charities make a difference in the Winona area. By participating in this golf outing, you are directly supporting the competitive Community Grant program that benefits local non-profits. Register Online 5th Annual Charity Golf Outing Friday, June 27 12:30 Shotgun The Bridges [...]
Competitive Grant Program Receives $19,000 Boost for 2025 Through Endowment Support
The Winona Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant Program plays a vital role in addressing the ever-evolving needs of the Winona area. Through this program, the Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits, supporting a broad range of causes and helping to strengthen our community. Since its inception, the program [...]
