Ampact is a national nonprofit that specializes in managing and scaling high-quality AmeriCorps programs. Founded as the implementation arm of ServeMinnesota (Minnesota’s AmeriCorps Commission), their first program – Reading Corps launched in 2003. Today they offer evidence-based AmeriCorps programs in three focus areas: education, environment and healthy futures.
Art of the Rural is a collaborative organization with a mission to advance rural culture and quality of life through relationships that connect communities, cultivate dialogue, and forward rural-urban exchange.
The mission of the Benedictine Foundation Winona is to enhance the lives of the residents of Benedictine Saint Anne, Benedictine Callista Court and clients of Benedictine Adult Day Center by providing additional services, equipment and specialized services that may not otherwise be available except for the charitable gifts shared by our donors.
BBBS7 plays a vital role in building healthy communities through youth development. Continuing the personal connection between our Bigs and Littles is more important than ever to ensure every child’s potential is ignited.
Bluffview Montessori School is a public, tuition-free K-8 charter school that uses the principles of Montessori education to help each child reach their full potential. The school is also home to a tuition-based Montessori preschool program for children 33 months through six years.
Bridging the gap between you and health care. Free health screenings and primary care services for anyone with or without insurance. No appointment needed. All ages are welcome.
Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota serves the poor and marginalized, advocates for social justice, and calls all people to the ministry of Christ.
Cotter Schools challenges students to achieve their full potential and use their lives in the service of others. Cotter Schools serves students from 16 months through Grade 12 and cherishes experiences of faith and community, excellence in education and attention to each individual student.
Elder Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 in Rochester Minnesota, now serving Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona Counties. Educational offerings and support groups are open to anyone that would like to attend. Elder Network has developed nine non-medical programs that support seniors and their caregivers. We collaborate with other organizations so that we are able to support seniors and their caregivers whether we do the service or whether we refer them to an organization that provides the services such as Senior Advocacy, Education, Support Groups, Companion Services, Respite Care In-Home, Friendly Visitors, Technology Assistance, and Medical and Non-Medical Transportation.
Engage Winona drives equitable civic action and social change by working to ensure everyone has access, voice and power in community planning, decision-making and change-making.
Family & Children’s Center is an agency that provides a continuum of services designed to strengthen families and promote individual well-being.
The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools enriches and expands educational opportunities in Winona Area Public Schools by supporting important programs and projects that would otherwise not be available via normal district resources.
The Friends of Winona Parks is a community organization to keep some ash trees alive and reforest the parks of Winona with a devise tree population. Donations are ran through Winona Community Foundation and are tax deductible.
Front Porch Unity is a organization that provides a mentoring program to children and young adults ages 12-24 that are considered at-risk or transitioning into adulthood with opportunities for sport and professional development.
The Frozen River Film Festival offers programs that engage, educate and activate viewers to become involved in the world. These programs provide a unique perspective on environmental issues, sustainable communities, adventure travel and sports, and diverse cultures while showcasing the art of documentary film. Our films often explore issues, concerns, and life’s successes that are usually not covered in the local media.
The Goodview Community Foundation (GCF) is dedicated to supporting programs and projects which improve the quality of life and build a stronger community for the Goodview Area.
Grace Place has been serving Winona and the surrounding community areas since 1992. Grace Place believes in long-term care for families and that an investment in people is an investment in the community. Our mission is realized through community support, mentoring, birth-to-five programming, financial literacy and life skills programs, and other resources that strengthen families and individuals.
The mission of the Great River Shakespeare Festival is to enrich people’s lives by creating dynamic clearly understood productions of Shakespeare and other playwrights who celebrate the spoken word.
Habitat for Humanity is a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities, and hope.
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health delivers exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services.
Home & Community Options (HCO) provides quality services that maximize the independence of those they serve, to support individuals as they live happy and productive lives close to family and friends, and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities within the local community.
Hope Harbor transforms lives through a cohesive program including education, biblical counsel, life skills, and spiritual growth all focused on restoration to the family unit.
Hope Lutheran’s mission is to preserve and extend the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
A masjid (central mosque) and activity center. Various prayer times and activities.
Let’s Erase The Stigma is committed to navigating individuals through the shame attached to a stigma such as criminal history, chemical dependency, bad credit, and/or a negative medical diagnosis. This organization provides services tailored to provide resources to educate, empower and encourage personal growth.
Mid West Music Fest promotes music and art in the region, creating opportunities for artists, stimulating downtown economic development, and providing diverse educational resources for artists, community members, and children.
The Miller Mentoring program serves students in grades 5-12 at Winona Area Public Schools. The program is all about student success, which is more than academics. It’s also about social-emotional wellness and building trusted relationships in an encouraging atmosphere. Miller Mentoring promotes and nurtures the relationship between mentor and student. When a positive relationship is created, we begin to see our students gain appropriate social interactions, emotional maturity, improved self-confidence and academic success.
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts exists to provide quality arts education and performance by nurturing and encouraging artistic expression in children and adults. Their service to the community ranges from recreational to pre-professional performing and visual arts curriculum and programming designed to provide physical and aesthetic benefits, heightened self-respect, discipline, and confidence.
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum engages visitors in meaningful visual art experiences through education and exhibitions that explore the ongoing and historic human relationship with water.
The Minnesota State College Southeast Foundation assists the college in the fulfillment of its mission and vision— preparing students for a lifetime of learning by providing education for employment, skill enhancement, retraining, and transfer. The Foundation develops financial and community resources for students, faculty, staff, employers, and the communities within our service area. The Foundation is a 501 c(3) organization governed by an all-volunteer board of directors.
Pickwick Fire and Rescue is a non-profit volunteer Fire Department that provides fire and emergency medical services for towns of Richmond and Homer townships in rural Winona County, as well as U.S. Hwy 61 along the Mississippi River.
Planned Humanity is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges. Planned Humanity seeks to ensure partners are empowered by creating opportunities for individuals and communities.
The Polish Cultural Institute of Winona educates visitors from across the country about the 150-year history of Polish immigrants. These immigrants came from the northern region of Poland known as Kashubia.
Project FINE is an organization that helps newcomers integrate into the community. They provide foreign language interpreters and translators as well as opportunities for education, information, referral, and empowerment for immigrants and refugees.
Ready Set School needs your help. Winona County families are facing unprecedented financial and emotional losses, and our local nonprofit is seeing the impact of this burden firsthand. Ready Set School works to ensure all eligible K-12 students in Winona County have the basic and necessary supplies and clothing for school.
River Arts Alliance supports and celebrates regional arts and culture by organizing educational programs, community events, and public art projects while promoting opportunities for artists and facilitating collaborations between organizations in the Winona region.
Riverway Learning Community is a tuition-free, Minnesota public charter school authorized by Osprey Wilds, an environmental learning center in Sandstone, Minnesota. Riverway serves students in pre-primary through twelfth grade in a Montessori and PBL philosophy with an emphasis on individualized learning, environmental education. The “River-way” of learning offers educational opportunities that provide a supportive learning environment that enhances self-worth, creativity, and responsibility. RLC students develop new skills and a sense of empowerment as they take ownership of their education.
This two-day storytelling festival provides performances which celebrate and preserve the power and pleasure of our varied cultural traditions and human experiences and promotes the art of storytelling for all ages. We value excellence, inclusivity, equity, diversity, integrity, fun, community, and the power of storytelling. We will encourage excellence in the art of storytelling for all, and bring people together to share our common humanity, in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Serving southeastern Minnesota since 1981, SEMCIL provides services, supports, information, and referrals to people with disabilities by people with disabilities as rooted in the Independent Living philosophy and movement. Our mission is to elevate the voices and champion the aspirations of people with disabilities by partnering with individuals to meet their goals, educate our communities, and influence impactful change. We are here to answer questions and solve problems, working with individuals towards a world that respects disability as part of the human experience where dignity is the foundation of all systems.
Southeastern Minnesota Multi-Housing and Development Authority (SEMMCHRA) enhances and strengthens communities through advocacy, collaboration and promotion of self-reliance, housing, and community development.
Team Vogel vs. Cancer is a group of volunteer people connected in a fight against cancer. Since 2010 we have been supporting families in the Winona area who are fighting cancer, local cancer research, and area hospital cancer patient support programs.
The Storm Trail Race Series is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that holds events to encourage people of all abilities to get outdoors and to enjoy the beautiful local trails in Southeast Minnesota. The fundraising that is done at our events and a portion of the profits are donated to local youth mental health programs.
Visit Winona provides visitors with information, group tours, planning, and resources needed to make their trip to Winona absolutely perfect.
Our Mission: To serve businesses how and when they need us. Chamber Vision: Be the foremost resource and advocate for businesses in the Winona area.
Winona Area Toys for Kids is a nonprofit organization that assists local families by providing free toys for their children during the holiday season. Each year, toys are collected at donation barrels located at businesses throughout Winona.
Winona Community HUB is a community health hub dedicated to supporting healthy activities and lifestyles in and around the Winona region.
Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) is a coalition of community members devoted to cultivating a drug-free culture for children and teens in the Winona area. We work within our schools and the wider community to raise awareness and reduce substance abuse through education and programs.
The Winona County Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and interpretation of materials that document the human history of Winona County.
The Winona County Primary Prevention Program aims to to stop sexual and domestic violence in Winona County using the “Spectrum of Prevention”; Support Winona County coalitions and foster networks, promote education in our communities, educate providers/professionals and promote safe organizational practices; Educate public policy and legislation makers and strengthen individual knowledge and skills.
The Winona County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) was first established on September 3, 1963. We provide day services to individuals with developmental disabilities that honor our mission which is, to foster interdependence of individuals with the community. The Winona DAC provides individualized programs that are designed to enable people to do constructive, meaningful work, earn paychecks, and pay their bills; improve communication and social skills; and enhance their lives through recreational, social, and physical activities.
The Winona YMCA is an inclusive organization of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
The Winona Friendship Center provides older adults (55 and over) with programming and services to enhance the quality of their lives.
The Winona Goodfellows Fund has been in existence for more than 100 years, providing countless Winona-area children with warm winter clothing and footwear. We currently provide between 700 and 800 vouchers each fall to income-eligible children in grades preschool through six enrolled in Winona County schools.
Winona Health is a unique, independent, community-owned and community-focused integrated healthcare system designed to care for people through all stages of life.
Winona ORC provides job opportunities for people with disabilities, helping them realize their potential. Winona ORC provides job related services to people with barriers to employment in Southeast Minnesota.
The Winona Outdoor Collaborative seeks to promote inclusion and accessibility through community partnerships and educational programming directed at reducing barriers to outdoor recreation.