Help our nonprofit community thrive
by donating to causes near and dear to your heart!
by donating to causes near and dear to your heart!
Winona Gives is a project from the Winona Nonprofit Alliance that gives the community a way to learn more about and donate directly to nonprofits doing great work in the Winona area. Whatever cause is near and dear to your heart, there’s a local nonprofit doing that work – help them thrive by donating today! Click on any nonprofit logo to learn more and visit their website.
What is the Winona Nonprofit Alliance? The Winona Nonprofit Alliance is a large, vibrant gathering and network of over 50 of Winona’s nonprofit organizations of all sizes to collaborate on programs and services, network and share resources, and maximize community impact.
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Advocacy Center of Winona
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
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.
Big Brothers Big Sisters 7 Rivers Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region is a youth mentoring organization that works to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and the promise of the youth in our community. Donations to our program are used to grow our program, conduct thorough background checks, and provide meaningful support and resources to our families. BBBS7 is 100% donor and volunteer funded. With the state of the world, mentorship is more important than it has ever been.
Bluff Country Family Resources
Bluff Country Family Resources, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) serving Houston County, MN and surrounding communities that is dedicated to creating a non-violent world that affirms the rights and dignity of all individuals. Our organization strives to empower victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse by providing free and confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, support, and resources to those in need and education surrounding these topics for members of the community.
Bluffview Montessori
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.
Bridges Health
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.
Cotter Schools
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.
Engage Winona
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. Engage Winona is hoping to raise $10,000 in 2022.
Family and Children's Center
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
The Foundation passionately raises money and accepts donations to help support Academics, Athletics, Arts and Activities for the Winona Area Public Schools. We hold over 125 scholarship and school funds to establish, support and enhance education for our students. We provide grants and funds to develop learning and enrich programs and activities in our schools. The Foundation supports our schools and students so that they may have the necessary foundation to move on and feel confident with the next level of education.
Friends of Treatment Court
Our mission is to provide tangible items and wellness activities (not paid for by grant funding) that will enhance the health (mental, physical, spiritual) of Treatment Court members and keep them on the path to success. We desire to build prosocial ties and a recovery network among Treatment Court members and their families by providing activities that will allow them to maintain a healthy, drug-free life.
Frozen River Film Festival
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).
Gamehaven Council, Boy Scouts of America
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Gamehaven Council, Boy Scouts of America proudly serves 2,000 young men and women with over 800 volunteers in the counties of Dodge, Filmore, Goodhue, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona in Southeastern Minnesota.
Great River Shakespeare Festival
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.
Habitat for Humanity
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.
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
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 & Community Options
HCO provides support to children and adults with developmental disabilities in southeastern Minnesota’s Winona County and the surrounding area. Services are designed to meet the physical needs of those that we serve, to build skills of independence, provide support to families/caregivers, and address any social, behavioral, or medical challenges that they might be facing. Funds raised by HCO are used to address unmet costs for basic human needs, accessible equipment, program development, etc.
Hope Harbor
Hope Harbor is a Christian non-profit residential facility that works with at risk teens with behavior challenges ages 12-17 and their families. We provide counseling, education, life skills training and more with the goal of helping build stronger families. Hope Harbor is 100% privately funded by donors who believe in our mission. Consider giving a gift of any amount to help cover our annual operational costs!
IMPACT Center
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.
Let's Erase the Stigma
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”.
Mid West Music Fest
The mission of the MWMF is to promote 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. MWMF respects the dignity of every artist, regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, disability or social status. We believe in striving to include a diversity of artists in our work. Please consider making a donation to our work.
Miller Mentoring
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.
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
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.
Minnesota State College Southeast
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.
Ready Set School
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.
River Arts Alliance
River Arts Alliance focuses on arts education and support for local arts and culture. RAA works directly with artists and regional arts organizations through promotion and collaboration. RAA sponsors Family Art Day, the Winona Art Walk, and the HBC Fence mural, A History of Communication, in Levee Park. The RAA website includes a community arts calendar, artists’ webpages, and links to arts organizations’ websites. RAA offers a weekly e-newsletter that promotes our members as well as opportunities to everyone. Donations help fund our projects and operations.
Riverway Learning Community
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.
Sandbar Storytelling Festival
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
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.
SEMCIL
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.
The Storm Trail Race Series
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.
Winona Area Humane Society
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
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.
Winona Area Toys for Kids
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
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
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!
Winona County Developmental Achievement Center
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.
Winona County Historical Society
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.
Winona County Primary Prevention Program
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.
Winona Family YMCA
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.
Winona Friendship Center
The Winona Friendship Center provides older adults (55 and over) with programming and services to enhance the quality of their lives. WFC is currently fundraising to purchase technology for virtual programming (primarily data for individuals), a nursing exam table, and a leg press for the exercise center. We also accept donations to sponsor memberships and programming for individuals who cannot afford their services.
Winona Outdoor Collaborative
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.
Winona Sheltering Network
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.
Winona State University Foundation
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
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.
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