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The Benedictine Foundation of Winona, Minn., has given $57,601 to 10 local nonprofits.
Among the recipients: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region: $2,500 to expand the youth mentoring program in Winona by training more mentors.
Engage Winona: $4,550 to host a series of educational block parties with the goal of increasing civic participation in Winona.
Let's Erase the Stigma: $4,000 to enable the expansion of their expungement program in order to offer workshops year-round.
Project Get Outdoors: $7,500 to increase awareness of the importance of connecting people to nature for well-being and to offer childcare provider trainings.
Ready Set School: $5,000 to continue providing school supplies and clothing to children of families who are unable to afford back-to-school items.
Winona Area Youth Hockey Association: $5,335 to continue to provide protective equipment and skates to participants free of charge.
Sandbar Storytelling Festival: $2,500 to partner with the Winona Public Library and East End Rec Center to teach children the craft of storytelling.
Winona ORC: $4,436 to purchase bees as part of a new beekeeping program which aims to create more jobs for ORC's clients.
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