Human Services

Our network helps meet the immediate needs of refugees and asylum seekers, including finding housing and accessible and affordable food options for our families. Our volunteers assist our refugee friends with learning English, acquiring a driving education and license, urgent healthcare needs, and navigating U.S. culture while preserving the beauty of their own cultural identities.

Creating sustainable alliances among indigenous Nations and the Winona community with a mutual understanding that we are all related.

The Winona Community Foundation, where purposeful giving changes lives forever. The Foundation acts as a catalyst for igniting generosity and building the vibrant and enduring place we call home.

While our name has changed, our mission remains the same: to respond to the greatest needs in our region by inspiring people to get involved, give back, and take action. We envision a resilient region defined by care and collective action where residents are healthy, households are financially secure, and young people succeed in school and life.

Rethos is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working nationwide for the use of old buildings and sites.

Winona Volunteer Services is supported by our local community, Winona County, area Foundations, Hunger Solutions and the Emergency Food & Shelter Program. Their programs include a food shelf, clothing thrift store, home delivered meals, health and nutrition education, information and referrals, and coordinated assistance.

The WSU Foundation exists to raise funds, steward them in perpetuity, and distribute them in ways that collaboratively support the mission of the University. We recognize those who give, and we advocate for the University to the public. The WSU Foundation is the number one source of external support for the University. We achieve this by: 1) showing an abiding interest in and appreciation for WSU and all that it does. 2) cultivating special relationships with donors who give at the highest level.