
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 Happening
Upcoming Events
December 20-27, 2025
Christmas Week Hosting
WATTS is the “host” for Christmas week of our Overnight Shelter! Help us out by donating food/supplies, or by volunteering during the week! We’ll be at Millwood Station Banquet Hall in Winchester.
February 28, 2026
Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk
“Coldest Night of the Year” (CNOY) is a winterrific, family-friendly fundraiser walk that takes place in participating cities all over the U.S. and Canada on the last Saturday in February. WATTS is excited to host a CNOY walk again this year for Winchester and we invite you to join us. Walk for our guests who are experiencing homelessness and hurt… because it’s cold out there.
WATTS’ Overnight Shelter opens for the season on November 1, 2025!
The Overnight Shelter moves to a new host location each week; check out the shelter schedule for more info.
*For adults ages 18 or over experiencing homelessness*
WATTS’ daytime Warming Center opens for the season on December 1, 2025!
Our daytime shelter, the Warming Center, is open Mon-Sat from 7am-1pm and Sundays from 1pm-5pm. Located in the basement fellowship hall of Montague Avenue United Methodist Church.
*For adults ages 18 or over experiencing homelessness*
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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
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.
November 2, 2024 - March 29, 2025
WATTS’ Overnight Shelter Season runs through March 29
