Annual Report to the Community
Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2015
Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2014
Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2013
Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2012
Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2011
Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2010
Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2009
Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2008
Annual Report 2016
Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2014
Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2013
Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2012
Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2011
Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2010
Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2009
Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2008
Annual Report 2016
Project FINE IRS Form 990 Filings
Project FINE 2024 IRS Form 990
Copies of Project FINE's previous IRS Form 990 filings are available through the following link:
http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/990finder/
Copies of Project FINE's previous IRS Form 990 filings are available through the following link:
http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/990finder/
Strategic Planning
We firmly believe in preparation and planning - "Plan, Do, Review!" is our motto for everything from program implementation to operations. Every three years, the Board develops a new Strategic Plan, which includes goals and outcomes for the organization. This document serves as a roadmap for our Board and Staff. We are so committed to the plan that we have incorporated the goals into our office décor!
Taste of International Cuisine Fundraiser Video
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Each year, the Project FINE board of directors hosts a Taste of International Cuisine fundraiser. This event highlights the culture and cuisine of a specific region of the globe. It is a beautiful celebration of community, diversity and friendship in support of our mission. This video highlights our 2024 event, titled Journey to the Alps.
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Tastes of Winona Cookbook, 2025
This cookbook was developed as part of the Tastes of Winona project, which was implemented in Spring 2025. Project activities included classes focused on cooking traditional foods from around the globe. 170 people from 17 different countries participated in the classes, and 14 refugees and immigrants served as instructors. The book includes recipes from those classes, as well as others collected from friends and supporters that represent the diversity of our region. It is a celebration of culture, diversity and friendship, bringing the community together through food.
Refugee and Immigrant Stories, 2023
These stories were shared at our annual report to the community event on February 8, 2023. During this event, partners and supporters gathered to celebrate our success in 2022. We'd like to thank the individuals who shared their stories with us. Click on the photo to view the full story.
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One Community Many Stories Booklet, 2022
This collection shares the stories of 11 refugees and immigrants from around the globe who have come to call our community home.
This project is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
This project is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
Equity Toolkit, 2021
This toolkit was created to provide practical resources that can be used by businesses, organizations, governmental agencies, and educational institutionstical resources to build understanding and evaluate practices and policies to ensure that they are equitable and effective. The guide includes basic information about diversity, equity and inclusion; assessment tools; a policy checklist; training resources; equitable workplace practices; and a framework for meaningful and respectful engagement of constituents.
Hearing the Voices: Digital Edition Videos, 2018
This series of videos highlight the experiences of local refugees and immigrants, ranging from recent arrivals to stories from past generations. These stories are also available on the University of MN Immigrant Stories digital archive, https://immigrantstories.umn.edu/ This project was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the art & cultural heritage fund.
Abul & Rubaida |
Caren |
Cha Neng |
Juan |
Karin |
Sharon |
Tony & Grace |
Discovering Diverse Workforce Solutions, 2016
This guide was created in 2016 as part of a grant project funded by the Southeastern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. It was developed in response to Project FINE's involvement with SE MN Together, a cooperative group working to address workforce shortages and
issues in an 11-county region across Southeastern Minnesota.
The guide includes findings from an employer survey conducted by Project FINE to discover the challenges related to hiring and retaining diverse employees. It also includes a county-by-county guide to community resources related to diversity.
issues in an 11-county region across Southeastern Minnesota.
The guide includes findings from an employer survey conducted by Project FINE to discover the challenges related to hiring and retaining diverse employees. It also includes a county-by-county guide to community resources related to diversity.
Hearing the Voices of Refugees and Immigrants Booklet, 2015
Each of us has a history and unique experiences that have shaped our lives. In the Fall of 2014, Project FINE began the Hearing the Voices program to collect stories of refugees and immigrants in our community. The resulting booklet documents the stories of 15 refugees and immigrants who now call our region home.
This project was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the art & cultural heritage fund. Funding was also provided by the Winona Fine Arts Commission.
This project was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the art & cultural heritage fund. Funding was also provided by the Winona Fine Arts Commission.
One Community Many Stories Exhibit 2013
In August 2013, our Executive Director Fatima Said was honored with a Virginia McKnight Binger Award in Human Service, which is given annually to those who have demonstrated an exceptional personal commitment to helping others in their communities. Fatima donated the prize funds to develop a traveling educational exhibit that celebrates the stories of refugees and immigrants who have come to call our community home. The exhibit consists of seven rollup banners, each measuring 33.5” x 78”, and a video. It is available for display in businesses, organizations, educational institutions and other settings.
Nonprofit Excellence Award Video, 2012
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This video was created as part of the Nonprofit Excellence Award recieved by Project FINE from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
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Taste of International Cuisine Cookbook, 2010
The Project FINE staff, board and friends compiled their recipes into a cookbook. Over the course of six months, we
spent time cooking and sharing our traditional cultural
cuisine. The result is a beautiful cookbook with recipes from around the globe. The recipes are delicious and easy to follow, allowing you to become a Bosnian baker or an Italian chef in the comfort of your own home!
spent time cooking and sharing our traditional cultural
cuisine. The result is a beautiful cookbook with recipes from around the globe. The recipes are delicious and easy to follow, allowing you to become a Bosnian baker or an Italian chef in the comfort of your own home!
There's No Place Like Home Video, 2009
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This video was created by participants of Project FINE's youth programs in 2009. It explores the importance of home through the eyes of youth, as they share how their homes are different, yet similar. Through their stories, we find a common bond and realize that "there is no place like home." |
Journey of 1,000 Miles Booklet, 2008
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Winona, Project FINE staff and volunteers collected stories of refugees and immigrants in our region.
