Project FINE

Project FINE Project FINE is a nonprofit organization that helps newcomers integrate into the community.

We provide language services as well as opportunities for education, information, referral, and empowerment for immigrants and refugees.

Congratulations to Winona Volunteer Services, our 2025 Partner of the Year!  We appreciate your partnership and look for...
02/19/2026

Congratulations to Winona Volunteer Services, our 2025 Partner of the Year! We appreciate your partnership and look forward to many more years of collaboration!

On February 4, the Project FINE Board of Directors hosted its annual report to the community at Saint Mary’s University. During the event, the board highlighted the organization’s accomplishments in

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at Saint Mary’s University for our 2025 Annual Report to the Community.  ...
02/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at Saint Mary’s University for our 2025 Annual Report to the Community. This year’s Annual Report theme, The Stories We Share, reflects the generosity, time, and kindness of so many people, and we are deeply grateful to all who shared in this work with us.

Congratulations to Winona Volunteer Services, our 2025 Partner of the Year, and sincere thanks to our board, partners, and friends who helped us reach more than 3,800 people last year. Your support means so much, and we look forward to another year of building connections across cultures.

Our staff celebrated our Gold Star award today with a delicious lunch at Sapori di Sicilia - congratulations to Katie fo...
01/21/2026

Our staff celebrated our Gold Star award today with a delicious lunch at Sapori di Sicilia - congratulations to Katie for winning the Gold Star award for 2025! This award is given each year to a staff member to recognize their contributions above & beyond their regular duties.

Bring a Bag. Give Back.Now through March 31, shop at Bluff Country Co-op and support Project FINE with their Beans for B...
01/05/2026

Bring a Bag. Give Back.

Now through March 31, shop at Bluff Country Co-op and support Project FINE with their Beans for Bags program.

Each reusable bag or box you use earns one bean—equal to a 5-cent donation. Drop your bean in the mason jar near checkout and help reduce waste while supporting our community.

Thank you to Bluff Country Co-op for your continued support!

We are so grateful for our amazing community! ❤️ This week, Project FINE hosted Thanksgiving-themed Welcoming Table gath...
11/21/2025

We are so grateful for our amazing community! ❤️ This week, Project FINE hosted Thanksgiving-themed Welcoming Table gatherings in Winona and St. Charles. We enjoyed delicious turkey (and some pizza!), spent time with friends and neighbors, and created a turkey filled with messages of gratitude.
Huge thank-you to Central Lutheran Church and St Charles Borromeo for sharing their space, and to our wonderful board members and volunteers for all your help!

Thank you to CERTs for highlighting our educational initiative on clean energy!
11/04/2025

Thank you to CERTs for highlighting our educational initiative on clean energy!

Project FINE connected with Winona County newcomers to help save energy and explore clean energy options.

Check out this amazing documentary featuring two of our Board Members, Sammy Gondola and Jose Pelaez!HOME IN THE HEARTLA...
10/30/2025

Check out this amazing documentary featuring two of our Board Members, Sammy Gondola and Jose Pelaez!

HOME IN THE HEARTLAND: IMMIGRANT SUCCESS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
KSMQ Public Television presents a 1-hour documentary featuring the unique stories of four immigrants in southern Minnesota, highlighting their journeys, accomplishments, and successes in starting new lives in the United States. KSMQ’s goal is to bring to light positive stories of immigration in our region, showcasing the courage, dedication and success of individuals striving to achieve their American Dream. With this documentary, KSMQ hopes to encourage continued support and fostering of immigrants within our communities.

This documentary features the unique stories of four immigrants in southern Minnesota, highlighting their journeys, accomplishments and successes in starting...

Thank you to the H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing for hosting their September Jazz Jam in support of Project FINE! ...
10/07/2025

Thank you to the H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing for hosting their September Jazz Jam in support of Project FINE! We appreciate all those who joined us for a beautiful afternoon of music and donated generously to Project FINE. Donations collected were matched by H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms donated 20% of their sales in support of our mission ❤️

We received a wonderful surprise today—a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol at the request of the Honora...
09/23/2025

We received a wonderful surprise today—a flag that was flown over the United States Capitol at the request of the Honorable Brad Finstad, Member of Congress, along with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition presented to Project FINE in honor of 35 years of serving our community.

Thank you, Congressman Finstad, for this meaningful recognition and honor.

We closed out our Welcoming Weel celebrations with an incredible evening at Two Fathoms Brewing with the talented H3O Ja...
09/22/2025

We closed out our Welcoming Weel celebrations with an incredible evening at Two Fathoms Brewing with the talented H3O Jazz Trio! 🎶 The music was amazing, the weather was perfect, and the company was even better.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and generously donated to support Project FINE—your kindness helps us continue making a positive impact in our community. 💙

On Saturday, we wrapped up Welcoming Week with Winona State! 🎉 Project FINE hosted a booth at the Game Day Experience wi...
09/22/2025

On Saturday, we wrapped up Welcoming Week with Winona State! 🎉 Project FINE hosted a booth at the Game Day Experience with international trivia and fun giveaways, then cheered on the Warriors at the football game. 🏈 We were honored with a special Welcoming Week shout-out during the game—such a great way to celebrate!

Address

202 W 3rd Street
Winona, MN
55987

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(507) 452-4100

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