OUR MISSION
is to break the cycle of homelessness one life at a time. We empower individuals to re-enter the workforce and connect individuals to the resources needed to be as self-sufficient as possible while providing a safe temporary shelter during extreme weather.
SERVICES
WATTS chosen as a 2024 beneficiary of
Chain of Checks!
Your support of Chain of Checks this year will benefit WATTS! Scroll down to our Upcoming Events section to see all the 2024 Chain of Checks events in which you can participate. The fun includes FCPRD’s Walking in a Winter Wonderland, holiday movies at the Alamo, and Christmas Concerts!
You can also make a donation online at www.chainofchecks.com OR drop your spare change, bills, or checks into the conveniently-located donation boxes found around town at these participating stores:
The Chain of Checks campaign to support local non-profits was founded in 1986 by local radio personality, Barry Lee. Since its creation in 1986, Chain of Checks has raised $1,984,703 for local charities. In 2013, The Community Foundation of Northern Shenandoah Valley became the campaign’s fiscal agent and helped create an endowment that will serve community charities forever.
Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) Fundraiser Walk
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024
thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) Fundraiser Walk
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
WATTS is excited to host a new event for Winchester, VA – our first annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) Walk! It’s a FUNdraiser that culminates in a Walk which happens every year in February in cities all over North America. The walk is held in February (a typically snowy and often frigid month) to allow folks to step outside the warmth and comfort of home and experience a little bit of what it might be like to be homeless – the purpose of the walk is to raise awareness and funds for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. It works similar to Relay for Life or the Out of the Darkness Walk to fight suicide, where you commit to walk and ask family, friends, etc. to sponsor your mileage. Sign up to join us today! We need walkers, teams, volunteers, and donors! ANYONE can participate in this event – the routes (choose the 2k or 5k) are within Winchester city limits, on sidewalks, with easy intersections. Click either image or the button below to go to our CNOY site where you can register. We hope you’ll join us to raise funds for the homeless that we serve!
Become a Sponsor!
Sponsorship in the Coldest Night of the Year is a unique opportunity for businesses to reach a wider audience while aligning with a charity dedicated to supporting your community. WATTS relies on businesses like yours to continue our work. Consider a sponsorship today to bring hope to our city. Click here to learn more about sponsorship.