Judie is the recipient of the Business and Professional Woman of the Year Award! Judie was awarded this honor at the 26th Annual Business & Professional Women’s Colloquium held in Red Wing, MN.  This event recognizes the successes and achievements of business and professional women. “Influencing others to do great things” is one definition of leadership. It embodies the spirit … [Read more...]

Winona ORC Awards Banquet Winona ORC held its annual recognition banquet and dance Friday, February 17th at Visions Center.  The banquet recognized Winona ORC clients, staff and community members for their support in 2011.  More than 220 people attended this year’s event: Star Performers. Awards given included: Customer of the Year went to Brian’s Toys for employing 63 clients with … [Read more...]

Winona ORC is the recipient of a $7,500 Xcel Energy Grant, to help optimize client’s vocational, personal and social skills to succeed in the work-place and in their every day lives. The money from the Xcel Energy Grant will be used in providing a learning environment for employment and social skills for Winona ORC clients to improve their knowledge in obtaining and retaining employment. … [Read more...]

From the Susan Harwood Training Grant through OSHA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded $85,000 to Winona ORC as part of the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program for Capacity Building. Over a one year period, Winona ORC will develop a safety training program to more effectively reach their diverse employee population. Winona ORC Director of Development, Mandi … [Read more...]

A Client Success Story In 1996, Kevin was 28 years old, married, and had two small children. He worked as a farmer, volunteered as a firemen, and was a licensed EMT. One accidental fall that year changed his life forever. Kevin was climbing up to the roof of his home to repair a satellite dish when he fell off the ladder. This fall resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and he was … [Read more...]

Winona ORC is now accepting aluminum cans for charity! The collection site is located in the front of the Winona ORC building, located at 1053 East Mark Street. Look for the galvanized fence cage. Proceeds benefit Winona ORC's Workers Council activities. Thank you in advance for your contribution! … [Read more...]