The Advocacy Center of Winona is dedicated to empowering victims/survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Our mission is to create a safer community by eliminating sexual and domestic violence. We focus on advocating for and supporting survivors Our primary focus is to ensure the safety of all survivors. Our services include crisis advocacy and direct support, coordinating community resources, legal advocacy, accompaniment/intervention, emergency shelter and relocation. All services are free of charge.

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 programs in three focus areas: education, environment and healthy futures.

Founded in 2010, Art of the Rural is a collaborative arts and culture non-profit organization that works to resource artists and culture bearers across the country to build the field, change the narrative, and bridge divides.

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.

In January 1993, the first issue of Big River Magazine was published. In 2025, Big River converted from a private company into a nonprofit.

Bluffview Montessori School is a public charter school that follows the teaching methods and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. As a charter school, we are an independent public school district that is governed and operated jointly by licensed teachers, parents and community members. Bluffview happens to be the first public Montessori School in the nation.

Through Bridges’ preventative health approach to support healthy lifestyle & wellness, we offer services to address physical, emotional, and social health. All of our services are free and delivered by Winona State University health profession students, supervised by clinical faculty and licensed clinicians.

Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota serves the poor and marginalized, advocates for social justice, and calls all people to the ministry of Christ.

The mission of Cotter Schools is to “challenge students to achieve their full potential and use their lives in service of others.” A gift to Cotter Schools will directly impact our students, their teachers, and our wider Cotter community. Won’t you join us in this sacred mission? Together in community, we can make a difference.

Elder Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 in Rochester Minnesota, now serving Dodge, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona Counties. Our mission is to support those 55 and better and their caregivers to have the opportunity to thrive and lead rewarding lives. Elder Network has an office and staff person in Winona and offers 8 non-medical programs and services including Caregiver Respite both volunteer and paid Companion, Caregiver Coaching, Friendly Visitor, Technology Assistance Program, Dementia Friends Info Sessions. We offer several support groups including: Chronic Conditions support group, After Caregiving Ends Support Group, Caregiver Support Group.

Engage Winona drives equitable civic action and social change through community engagement, capacity building, and storytelling. Support our Lived Experience Leaders program, which provides mentorship and support to changemakers across Winona.

FCC offers more than 30 programs in seven regional locations in southwestern Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. Our services work to prevent child abuse, help individuals achieve recovery from serious mental illness & substance abuse, find healthy and stable homes for children whose parents can no longer care for them, and keep youth on track for graduation. We believe that helping to resolve problems where they occur results in greater long-term success and improved individual well-being.

The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization established in 1991 and funded entirely by community and business supporters of education in Winona. The single purpose of the Foundation is to enrich and expand educational opportunities in Winona Area Public Schools by supporting important programs and projects that would otherwise not be available via normal district resources. Grants are awarded each month by the Foundation that fund field trips, speakers, and enrichment programs to enhance classroom learning.

The Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) is the sole documentary-only film festival in Minnesota. Filmmakers across the globe submit films for consideration to FRFF every year, and films are screened in February for both locals and visitors during the Festival. FRFF offers films that engage, educate and activate viewers, often inspiring them to become involved in their community. These films provide unique perspectives on adventure travel, sports, environmental issues, human interest stories, and diverse cultures while showcasing the art of documentary film. Part of the Winona community for over 15 years, this year FRFF will be offering its second hybrid festival (February 5-12, 2023).

Great River Shakespeare Festival solicits charitable contributions to support the artistic and education programs of the organization. Ticket sales and tuition cover less than 35% of the expenditures needed to create professional level programs in our rural community. $628,000 needs to be raised from all philanthropic sources by September 30 each year.

Bringing Winonans together to build homes, communities, and hope for over 25 years. Through home construction, repairs, updates for aging adults, and accessibility modifications, we're building a world where everyone has a decent place to live. HFH is a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that helps homeowners achieve strength, stability, and independence. Every purchase from the Habitat ReStore supports our mission locally. We are working to build home #53 in Winona in 2022.

Lake Winona is a healthy natural environment that supports a variety of native species and provides recreational activities for all ages. Healthy Lake Winona's vision is to engage the Winona area community in action that improves the health of Lake Winona and preserves it as a valued community resource.

HVMHC was founded in 1965 to bring community-based mental health services to communities and breaking down barriers to access services. The organization has kept these core values at the forefront and over the past 50 years has expanded services into Fillmore, Houston, Goodhue, Wabasha and Winona counties. Everything done at the organization can be attributed to its mission; the community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services in our communities.

Home and Community Options, Inc. (HCO) supports children and adults with developmental disabilities in Winona County and the surrounding areas of southeastern Minnesota. Our services are tailored to meet the unique physical needs of those we serve while fostering independence and skill development. We also provide essential support to families and caregivers and help address any social, behavioral, or medical challenges that those in our care might be facing. Funds raised by HCO are directed toward meeting unmet needs, such as basic human necessities, accessible equipment, and innovative program development, to ensure that everyone we serve has the resources they need to thrive in our community.

The IMPACT Center is an inclusive, Christian-based youth center in Winona, MN. We serve children ages 5 and up, at absolutely no cost to the child or family. Each evening we offer children homework assistance, snacks, group devotions, and free time to use our game equipment, watch movies, and socialize in a healthy safe environment. We emphasize the basic Christian principles of: love, respect, and responsibility. We are investing in the future of our community, and we humbly ask for your generous support.

The Museum preserves and promotes Winona's Kashubian heritage fostering cultural exchange and education. They provide exhibits programs and events that celebrate our shared history and traditions while promoting global understanding and multiculturalism.

The International Owl Center is the only all-owl education center in the United States. They are raising funds to build a new facility to meet the needs of our visitors, owls and staff. It will be located on 4.5 acres on the north side of Houston, MN and will include first-of-their-kind-in-the-USA walk-through owl aviaries. Fundraising goal: $17.3 million

Every individual deserves a chance to live a life of integrity and dignity. Our mission is to navigate individuals through the shame attached to stigma. Stigma that’s often associated with having a criminal history, chemical dependency, bad credit and/or negative medical diagnosis. We believe “if you make a mistake, fix it, and move on”.

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.

MMAM is a non-profit and we rely on generous support from donors, members, and grants to provide unique arts programming, display and house great art inspired by water, and welcome a growing number of visitors of all ages and abilities. Thank you for considering supporting, or if you like nautical puns as much as us - ‘buoying,’ your art museum.

NAMI Winona champions justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illness. Through education, advocacy, and support, they strive to eliminate the stigma of mental illness, affect positive changes in the mental health system, and increase public and professional understanding of mental illnesses.

PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota provides programs to assist people with disabilities live a fulfilling life of their choosing. We offer home and community-based services throughout Minnesota and day programming in Rochester.

Fundraising would support our mission of strengthening and enriching our community by facilitating the integration of people who are ethnically diverse, and our fundraising goal for calendar year 2023 is $37,000.

Project Get Outdoors works with community action groups across the state to implement accessible programs and activities for children to experience nature and outdoor exploration. Since 2005, Project GO has served more than 50,000 children in 50+ locations across Minnesota. Its programs have been offered at community centers, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, recreation centers, libraries, latch key programs and low-income housing complexes.

Ready Set School is a non-profit organization that works to ensure that all eligible K-12 students who attend school in Winona County have the basic and necessary supplies and clothing for school. RSS is funded by private, public, and business donations. All funds raised go directly to the families so they may decide whether to purchase supplies, clothing, or a combination of both.

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

Enriched by the Lasallian Catholic heritage, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures, and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership.

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 encourage excellence in the art of storytelling for all, and bring people together to share our common humanity, in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Semcac is a nonprofit, Community Action agency, established in 1966. Community Action is a movement focused on the alleviation of poverty. Our programs are focused on Semcac’s mission, to empower and advocate for people to enhance their self-sufficiency by maximizing community resources. Semcac serves people in the southeastern Minnesota counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona. Some of our programs include Head Start, Senior Nutrition, Transportation, Semcac Clinic, Housing, Weatherization, Homelessness Prevention, Food Shelves and more.

The missions of Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services is to provide a full range of high quality legal services to low-income persons and eligible client groups in civil matters, in a respectful manner which enables clients to: enforce their legal rights; obtain effective access to the courts, administrative agencies and forums which constitute our system of justice; maintain freedom from hunger, homelessness, sickness and abuse; empower persons and assure equal opportunity, thus, helping people to help themselves and become economically self-reliant, to the extent their individual abilities and circumstances permit.

Our non-profit organization aims to promote health and wellness while raising awareness for youth mental health through inclusive events for all ages. Our goal is to raise funds for programs and scholarships dedicated to providing essential services in youth mental healthcare. We strive to create a welcoming and positive community with a focus on mental health, physical activity, and giving back to others.

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.

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.

Your one stop for everything Winona! Visit Winona provides information and resources to make your trip to Winona absolutely perfect.

Chamber Mission: To serve businesses how and when they need us. Chamber Vision: Be the foremost resource and advocate for businesses in the Winona area.

Operating since 1992, the Winona Area Humane Society (WAHS) is a no-kill shelter that places hundreds of cats and dogs in loving forever homes every year. Our mission to help homeless animals is achieved mostly through fundraising, generous donations, and adoption/surrender fees; we do not receive any state or federal funding.

Winona Area Public Schools has been inspiring, educating and empowering generations of Winona area children and families since 1861. We are committed to making systemic changes to support individual needs that help us realize our vision of a safe and inclusive community of compassionate, curious and resilient lifelong learners.

Founded in 1997 and incorporated in 1998, Theatre du Mississippi is committed to the development and production of high-quality programs in the performing arts, particularly shows that address simultaneously entertain and enlighten our audiences. It is our aim to integrate artistic excellence and originality with a sense of community in the Winona area and beyond.

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. We also partner with local businesses and organizations who generously provide monetary donations to keep our organization operating year after year. We are a community-driven organization and aim to support and serve Winona and surrounding communities including Lewiston, Rollingstone, and Saint Charles.

Winona Arts Center is committed to increasing community awareness of the arts by featuring the work of visual artists, providing space for performances, readings, and films, and encouraging participation in workshops, demonstrations, and classes, for children and adults across our community. For the benefit of both art enthusiasts and artists, WAC is home to the Frances Prentiss Lucas Gallery, a performance stage and screening area, the RiverBed Press print studio, The Winona Film Society, and our administrative office.

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. Click the button below to learn how you can help!

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.

Winona Community HUB provides health education and connection to community resources, addressing health risks and creating a path to wellbeing.

The Winona County Historical Society was founded in 1935 and is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Winona County. As a community driven organization WCHS has over 1400 members and 60 business partners. With three museums, The Winona County History Center, Historic Bunnell House, and Rural Heritage Museum, and a wide variety of programs, exhibitions, classes, and events, the WCHS strives to celebrate the communities of Winona County. Preserve the future of our past and heritage with a gift to WCHS or contact staff about special sponsorship opportunities.

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. Contact Helen for more information: 507-313-4092.

The Winona Creators Collective is a collaborative multidisciplinary space for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in creating, regardless of background. The collective serves the needs of the greater Winona community by providing access to specialized tools, arts & STEM education, and mentorship opportunities to uplift the local economy and foster the joy of making.

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

The Winona Family YMCA is an inclusive nonprofit organization that builds and strengthens the community by bringing people together. We change lives through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Because of people like you, we are able to provide opportunities that improve our community's health and well-being, provide activities that bring families closer together, and offer programs that empower young people to find success. Your generous support keeps the Y available for those who need us most.

Our mission is to gather, steward, and distribute resources needed to support and advance the mission of Winona Health and its affiliates.

The Winona Outdoor Collaborative seeks to promote inclusion and accessibility through community partnerships, educational programming, and stewardship directed at reducing barriers to outdoor recreation. With a vision towards exploring more together, Winona Outdoor Collaborative hopes to lead the Winona community towards collective action to protect natural resources while developing new skills and passions in the outdoors.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is available in Winona County to children ages 0-5. Participating children receive a hand-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality book each month, free of cost in the mail.

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.

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.

Winona Volunteer Services (WVS) is a standalone non-profit incorporated in 1973 to increase the coordination of volunteer projects in Winona County. Today, WVS’s mission is to help people address life’s challenges in a respectful and dignified manner. We do this by providing direct services to individuals through our Coordinated Assistance Program, Food Programs, Home Delivered Meals, Nutrition Education, The Clothes Shop and various holiday projects. Less than 3% of our revenue comes from state and federal government so community support is essential for our programs.