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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.
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WATTS Happening

Upcoming Events

October 3, 2025
The Walt Golf Tournament

October 25, 2025
Caring & Sharing Gala

November 8, 2025
Cheesin’ for a Reason

November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving Day 5K by FCPRD

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WATTS Office

New this summer, we're renting a small office space in downtown Winchester to continue meeting with our guests during the shelter's off-season!

 
117 W. Boscawen Street, Suite 208 (2nd floor)
Mon-Fri:  10am-12, 1-4pm
 

In Their Own Words

WATTS is a lifesaver – I feel safe and have met new friends. I really don’t know where I would be without WATTS – lonely and hungry for sure. Just the fact that you remembered my name means a lot. I will get my SSI in August, hope to get my knees fixed and get a job and my own place. It has been 3 years since I lost my job and house – WATTS has helped me get through this time – I have hope.
Mike
WATTS Guest

Coldest Night of the Year

thank you to our sponsors!

Our annual winterrific, family-friendly fundraiser walk around downtown Winchester was held on Saturday, February 22!

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.

OCTOBER 12
BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

November 2, 2024 - March 29, 2025

WATTS’ Overnight Shelter Season runs through March 29

December 8, 2024 - March 28, 2025

WATTS’ daytime Warming Center is at Montague Avenue UMC through March 28

Volunteer Opportunities

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Support WATTS year-round!

Just $10 a month can change the life of someone experiencing homelessness in Winchester, Frederick, and Clarke County.