Winona Community Foundation

10/21/2026

Last year, Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) received a $4,590 grant from the Winona Community Foundation to help store and preserve a large costume collection from Home and Community Options (HCO), with the goal of making it available to local schools and arts organizations. Since then, MCA recently reported that they've achieved this goal!

"We are so happy to be able to extend the lives of these wonderful costumes so they can be enjoyed by performers and audiences in Winona for many more years! " - Megan Larkin, MCA Costume Shop Supervisor

"...As these costumes begin a new chapter and find their place in future performances, all of us at HCO are excited to see them once again being used to inspire creativity, tell stories, and support the vibrant arts community that makes Winona so special." - Suzanne Horstman, HCO Executive Director

10/15/2026

We wish to extend our gratitude to everyone who attended the Friends of the Foundation Night event honoring Gloria Siewert and all those who make our work possible!

Recap of the Friends of the Foundation Night Honoring Gloria Siewert. Explore more News like this at Winona Community Foundation.

10/07/2026

We're excited to announce $70,000 in community grants to 11 Winona-area non-profits!

Read more about each grant and their impact:

Winona Community Foundation Awards $70,000 to Local Nonprofits. Explore more News like this at Winona Community Foundation.

09/30/2026

Last chance to RSVP to the Friends of the Foundation Night event honoring Gloria Siewert! The event is free to attend. We hope to see you there!

Friends of the Foundation Night Event to Honor Founders Awardee. Explore more Events like this at Winona Community Foundation.

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

The Tom Gibson Memorial Fund honors the legacies of both Thomas Earl Gibson and Tommy William Gibson. Read more about the history of the fund and the initiatives it supports in our community:

Donor Advised Funds to Honor Loved Ones: The Tom Gibson Memorial Fund. Explore more Donor Resources like this at Winona Community Foundation.

09/17/2026

Do you want to have a will in place, but don't know where to start? Join Attorney Rachel Schromen for a FREE estate planning workshop on Saturday, September 26th!

In this workshop, you’ll:
-Learn the essential estate planning documents and what they accomplish
-Organize important financial and personal information
-Review beneficiary designations and charitable giving opportunities, and more!

Online registration required:

Plan With Purpose: An Interactive Estate Planning Workshop. Explore more Events like this at Winona Community Foundation.

09/11/2026

The Winona Family YMCA recently installed 10 educational trail signs along the hiking trails at Camp Wenonah, thanks to a WCF grant earlier this year!

Camp Wenonah is a 140-acre property that serves hundreds of children each summer through outdoor education and character-building programs.

08/31/2026

Mark Morris was a mental health counselor in the Lewiston-Altura School District who touched the lives of all who knew him. Today, his legacy lives on through the Mark Morris Youth Fund.

Donor Advised Funds to Honor Loved Ones: The Mark Morris Youth Fund. Explore more Donor Resources like this at Winona Community Foundation.