June Review

Camp Invention - $1,000 Camp Invention partners with schools to provide a one-week STEM enrichment program for elementary students that focuses on developing critical thinking skill, creativity, teamwork and a passion for science. Five activity-oriented modules integrating science, math, arts and history are used.

Project FINE-Diversity Youth Quest - $5,000 This is a great program in Winona County designed specifically to assist its newest and youngest community members of the immigrant community become well equipped to succeed alongside their American peers mentally, socially and academically as they learn to embrace the American culture, and mature into responsible adults who will contribute positively to their community.

Winona ORC -$5,000– Requests aide to alleviate transportation related costs. Funds will be allocated directly to the purchase of a new 2009 passenger bus awarded through the MN Dept. of Transportation Bus Grant Program. ORC is responsible for 20% of cost.