WINONA, Minn. — The Family and Children’s Center won a a $450,000 state grant to create a two-year project for at-risk children through after school programs and summer activities. The project would connect children with therapists, counselors and mentors. Location: The center’s current facility at 601 Franklin Street. The grant is from $31.8 million community crime intervention and prevention program through the Minnesota Office of Justice.
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Karrie Hahn, Winona programs director: “At-risk youth in Winona need a place to learn, grow by creating a center where individuals can attend, learn new skills.”