Too often, community members feel left out of decisions that shape their lives.

When people feel disconnected or powerless to make a difference, communities miss out on their greatest strengths.

At Engage Winona, we believe Winona’s greatest strength is our community. And we are strongest when we support the potential of everyone to get involved - and shape a better future that works for all of us.

Engage Winona cultivates stronger communities by reigniting community participation through conversations, support, and training.

We support everyday people to take part in shaping their communities, and we help local governments and organizations engage with residents.

As people get involved and connected, whole communities become more able to collaborate, solve problems, and support themselves from the inside out.

This year, we're seeking to raise $22,000, and we need your help!

Your gifts support our ongoing programming: a $20 gift helps us offer participation support - such as childcare or transportation - to community members at our inclusive gatherings. A $50 gift helps us pay for refreshments at a community workshop. A $100 gift helps us provide printed workshop materials for 30 people, such as our Engagement is For Everyone! workbook. And a $500 gift helps us support one Lived Experience Leaders cohort participant, to help them overcome barriers and make a difference in Winona.

Will you join us by making a donation today?

Engage Winona is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 non-profit organization cultivating stronger communities in the Winona area by reigniting community participation through meaningful dialogue, support, and training.

Our programs bring people together, spark ideas, and cultivate the conditions for a community where we all belong, connect, and contribute.

Support Engage Winona in 2025!

Reigniting community participation

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