Making an Impact

Expanding resources at the Warming Center to ensuring we don’t lose Family Art Day, the second quarter Community Grant Program of the Winona Community Foundation was filled with great proposals. Although the board had to make tough decisions, it is pleased to provide funding for the following: $5,000 to Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota to double the overnight capacity at the Winona Community Warming Center from ten to twenty. $2,000 to Elder Network to assess the [...]

The Winona Community Foundation Awarded $62,000 to nine organizations benefiting the Winona area in its first quarter grant cycle. The following organizations received funding: Apple Tree Dental: $10,000 to help purchase specialized dental equipment to expand services for people with special needs in Southeastern Minnesota including clients of Winona’s Home and Community Options – to not only improve their overall quality of life, but to also reduce the need for costly hospitalizations and emergency [...]

Winona Home and Community Options found themselves with an urgent need of a new cooling and heating system in the Resource Home. With the increase of funds available in 2018, the Foundation was able to address and meet their needs. This home provides an environment that meets a wide variety needs, from an educational day of activities, to a resting place for a child. Forty-nine individuals currently served by HCO are under the age of 21 [...]