(KWNO)-Family & Children’s Center (FCC) is receiving a $450,000 grant to support the creation of the Resilience, Independence, Support, Engagement (RISE) Center in Winona, MN. The center will provide space and new opportunities for youth and community members to learn new skills and foster positive habits in a safe, supportive environment. The RISE Center will also have additional space to support at-risk children and youth through after-school and summer enrichment activities.
“By creating a center where individuals can attend, learn new skills, and connect with therapists, counselors, and mentors, FCC will continue to strengthen its mission in Winona County to promote individual well-being,” said Karrie Hahn, FCC’s Director of Programs, MN.
FCC has had a presence in Winona County for 25 years. The new RISE Center will be located in FCC’s existing building at 601 Franklin Street in Winona.
“I am so pleased Family & Children’s Center received this grant which will be used to fill a big gap in how we serve Winona-area youth,” said Nancy Brown, Winona Community Foundation President/CEO. “Time and again I hear there are not enough options for young people who need a supportive, reliable environment once the school day ends. I hope the community rallies around FCC and the RISE Center.”
The two-year grant comes as part of the $31.8M 2024 Community Crime Intervention and Prevention Program from Minnesota’s Office of Justice Programs.
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