3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing Benefits Local Charities
Pictured from left to right: Nancy Brown and Tom Wynn. The Winona Community Foundation hosted their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing on June 23rd, 2023 at the Bridges Golf Course. 22 teams teed off to support the Foundation’s Community Grant Program, which directly benefits [...]
$6,300 Grant to Empower Aging Individuals
Winona Friendship Center Activity Council, Inc received a $6,300 Cycle 1 Community Grant from the Winona Community Foundation in 2022. This grant supported their PEARLS program that offers a free and comprehensive program that empowers individuals and enables them to lead fulfilling lives. In an [...]
$4,500 Grant to Nurture Resilience and Emotional Wellness
Elder Network received a $4,500 Cycle 2 Community Grant from the Winona Community Foundation in 2022. This grant supported their in-person counseling and virtual support groups for mental health needs provided to the seniors and their caregivers. The Elder Network's mission to prevent a decline [...]
Courage, Perseverance, and Service: Meet the 2023 Above and Beyond Scholarship Awardees
The Winona Daily News and the Winona Community Foundation joined forces in 2021 to establish the Above and Beyond Scholarship Fund. This fund aims to provide annual scholarships to high school seniors in the Winona area who have demonstrated exceptional resilience, overcome obstacles, or shown [...]
$4,350 to Reduce Participation Barriers in Community Theatre
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (Saint Mary’s) received a $4,350 Cycle 1 Community Grant from the Winona Community Foundation in 2022. This grant supported their 10-week summer youth theatre experience and performance. Funding removed participant fees and will allowed the organization to hire a [...]
Winona Community Foundation Awards $55,240 to Local Nonprofits
Winona Community Foundation Awards $55,240 to Local Nonprofits An important part of the Winona Community Foundation’s mission is realized though awarding community grants to meet the ever-changing needs of the community through a competitive process. Since the program’s inception, it’s become an essential asset for [...]
