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...]

Spelling Bee Poster PDF  Winona ORC Spelling Bee was a Buzz-tacular Event!Nineteen teams vied for the championship title at the 18th annual Winona ORC/Winona Radio Corporate Spelling Bee held at Bubs Brewery on March 23rd. Saint Mary’s University battled it out with Hiatt Manufacturing in a dueling spell-off; for the sixth year running, Saint Mary’s won the Bee. Awards were given to … [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...]

Over $34,000 raised to support our mission A Record Golf Outing Fundraiser Fifteen volunteer community members, led by Kevin O’Reilly of Peerless Chain and Shelly Leaf of Bub’s Brewery, helped organize and raise over $30,000 for Winona ORC for their 11th annual golf outing. Major sponsors included five local companies; Fastenal, MBM Logistics, McDonald’s of Winona, Peerless … [Read more...]