April is National Volunteer Month! Volunteering has the power to improve your physical and mental health. Research shows that volunteering improves life satisfaction, provides a sense of purpose, increases happiness, improves social wellbeing, and reduces psychological distress. Volunteering not only benefits the community, but your overall wellbeing as well. Check out Live Well Winona’s Volunteer ... read more
Need Volunteers? Fill out our form!
Need Volunteers for your event? Winona Connects Virtual Volunteer Hub is the place to list your volunteer opportunities in our community! Complete our Volunteer Need Form below: Learn more about the Winona Connects Virtual Volunteer Hub here, https://www.livewellwinona.org/join-the-community/volunteer/ Loading… ... read more
Stop The Spread of COVID-19
Local Resources: Winona COVID-19 Community info hub Facebook Group. This public Facebook group is available for locals to share information. Winona Resources Website Winona Neighbors Helping Neighbors Facebook Group. This public Facebook group is available to provide local resources and volunteers. Global Resources: Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 ... read more
June Featured Resource: Diabetes Prevention Program
The Winona Family YMCA is now offering a six month Diabetes Prevention Program that helps you take control of your health and adopt the healthy habits needed to reduce your risk and prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. From the DPP brochure: Prediabetes is a reversible condition. Lifestyle changes such as eating healthier, increasing physical activity, and losing a modest amount of ... read more
May Featured Resource: Young Professionals
The Young Professionals (YPs) are a group of Winona area professionals between the ages of 21-39 engaging in networking, developing personal and professional growth, and getting involved with the community. Chamber Young Professionals goals/objectives: ~ Provide FUN networking and social opportunities for young professionals ~ Help YP Club members get CONNECTED to the community ~ Offer tools ... read more
March Featured Resource: SEED Performance Art
Borrowed from the SEED Performance Art website Mission SEED is dedicated to community enrichment through multidisciplinary artistic ventures by integrating community members and professional artists. Vision SEED's main goal is to encourage the Winona area to exercise their artist. Think about what it would be like to walk into a place where you don't just observe art, but you interact ... read more
February Featured Resource: RSVP
RSVP is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. You can use the skills and talents you’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer activities within your community. RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. Benefits for ... read more
January Featured Resource: Exchange Club
"Exchange sponsors activities designed to benefit, award and develop our nation’s youth, promote crime prevention, serve senior citizens, and recognize military and public safety service providers. Exchange also promotes Americanism programs, and its national project is the prevention of child abuse." Develop your personal and business leadership skills Serve your community Enrich your ... read more
December Featured Resource: Lutheran Campus Center
Lutheran Campus Center (LCC) is a ministry that serves the students and staff of Winona State University, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and Minnesota State College—Southeast Technical. "We strive to communicate the Christian message of the gospel in fresh ways that bear witness to God’s amazing grace. We are sensitive to the unique needs of those on campus and are ready to engage ... read more
November Featured Resource: Main Street Program
Winona Main Street Mission Statement: The Winona Main Street Program is committed to Historic Downtown Winona being the heart of our community and region, a vibrant hub of commerce, entertainment, recreation and residential life utilizing the Main Street 4 Point Approach. Investing in the downtown area of Winona, MN is crucial in maintaining and enhancing our city's reputation. The Main Street ... read more