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The Winona Foundation contributes to the cultural, historical and educational heritage of Winona, Minnesota. This is a separate organization from the Winona Community Foundation, but both agencies communicate and work towards helping local projects and non-profits.
Why Good Things Happen to Good People - by Dr. Stephen Post & Jill Neimark
It turns out that giving — far more than receiving — is a surprisingly potent force whose impact reverberates across an entire lifetime, nourishing health and happiness in astonishing ways. By learning to give, you become more effective at living itself.
Smart Giving
The Charities Review Council of Minnesota is dedicated to empowering the public to make informed decisions about their charitable giving. By providing information, tools and resources to the giving public, the Council helps encourage greater confidence in giving and fosters public trust in charitable organizations.
Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations (COF) is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grantmaking foundations and giving programs worldwide. They provide leadership expertise, legal services and networking opportunities - among other services - to members and to the general public.
Smart Town Card
The SmartTown Card is free and simple to use. Simply by spending with participating businesses and using any form of payment, cardholders build cash value for themselves and simultaneously direct unrestricted cash to the charity of their choice. Sign up today and designate the Winona Community Foundation as the beneficary.
Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau offers the Wise Giving Alliance with resources to help donors make decisions about where their charitable dollars go. Charity reports and standards are accessible through this site.