The non-profit organizations from Winters are again working as a team to prepare for and publicize this year's Big Day of Giving on May 2.
While their missions are varied, each participating nonprofit contributes to our community's character and quality of life. Here are some highlights about each of the nonprofits:
Meals on Wheels Yolo County is the only provider of fully-prepared meals for food insecure, isolated seniors in Winters and Yolo County, now nourishing nearly 1,000 aging adults countywide daily to “Eat Well, Age Well.”
Winters Youth Day raises funds to educate student leaders on the city and local government, provide scholarships for high school students, and host the annual Youth Day festivities. In 2024, they launched a new Civic Engagement Day at City Hall for high school and middle school students to learn more about how local government works and to revive the Youth City Council Meeting. Funds will go toward next year’s Youth Day efforts and to further develop the civic engagement experience for Winters students.
Winters Farm to School's mission is to raise funds to provide fresh, local produce, fruits, and nuts for our children’s school food program; educate children about the positive, long-term health benefits of healthy eating habits; and reconnect children to the rich, deeply rooted agricultural heritage in the community.
Winters Theatre Company is a non-profit performing arts organization that offers the community a wide range of quality theatrical experiences while supporting local arts and education. This year, they are raising funds to help bring a wider variety of music and theater events to the community, upgrades to the stage and Winters Opera House facilities, and funds for theater arts education classes for the community.
Winters Education Foundation raises funds to ensure continued educational excellence and equal educational opportunities for every child in a Winters public school classroom. Last year WEF provided more than $20,000 for teachers to use in their classrooms, but the need was double the amount requested. Teachers in Winters do amazing work with a very slim budget—BDOG donations will support WEF’s grant program.
Winters Friends of the Library promotes literacy, fosters a love of reading, enhances the community’s cultural life, and encourages involvement in the library and its programs. This year, WFoL is raising funds for library programming and collections, as well as replacing library furniture and supporting WFoL programs and community events.
Winters Music Boosters is dedicated to providing financial support and volunteer assistance to help maintain the music programs in Winters public schools. WMB is raising funds to expand the performance and music competitions available to high school and middle school students.
Winters Senior Foundation is a local nonprofit, all-volunteer, community-based organization representing and advocating for the senior population in the City of Winters and surrounding areas. WSF wants to expand its yearly Santa bag program which serves seniors who need an extra hand from time to time. Last year they were able to reach 65 individuals but the need is much greater.
Winters Healthcare Foundation is a small Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Winters and Esparto, dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmaceutical care to each person, regardless of his or her ability to pay. Winters Healthcare has about 9 percent of diabetic patients and many do not have the means nor the capacity to go to a specialist for a retinal eye appointment regularly. Funds raised will help to purchase a retinal eye camera and software to provide a routine annual eye exam for our patients with diabetes.
Winters Robotics, Inc. is the nonprofit partner of the Winters Robotics Club that aims to ensure a sustainable engineering and robotics program for students in the Winters community.
Winters Community Corazón prioritizes the well-being and connectedness of our Winters neighbors, celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and unique character that make our small town thrive.
Winters Participation Gallery sponsors the Winters Historical Mural Project, providing a unique creative and artistic opportunity for Winters’ youth to learn about the town’s history and translate that into an exterior mural, beautifying Winters one wall at a time.
Winters Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Winters through educational events, research, oral histories, and photo and artifact exhibits.