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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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SERVICES
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DONATE & HELP
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VOLUNTEER
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HEROES
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Thank you for an incredible 2025!

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WATTS Happening

Upcoming Events

August 15, 2026
Caring & Sharing

An Evening of Caring & Sharing is WATTS’ 7th Annual Fundraiser, bringing our community together for a meaningful night of support and celebration. Guests will enjoy dinner, raffles, auctions, music, speakers, and more – all to help advance our mission of breraking the cycle of homelessness one life at a time. Hosted at the Greenwood Fire Hall, this business-causal event offers a fun and impactful way to learn about WATTS’ work and contribute to vital services for our neighbors in need.

October 2, 2026
The Walt – Golf Tournament

The Walt Cunningham Memorial Golf Event is WATTS’ 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, bringing supporters together for a fun and meaningful day on the course. Hosted at Rock Harbor Golf Course, the event features contests, raffles, prizes, and team play – all to help drive out homelessness one swing at a time. Proceeds from the tournament directly support WATTS’ mission to provide shelter, stability, and hope for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. Golfers, sponsors, and teams come together for a day of friendly competition that makes a real impact for our neighbors in need.

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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
 

Volunteer Opportunities

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
WATTS gives us a degree of hope and worth – hopelessness and uselessness are predominant feelings when you are in this situation – to see the human generosity and Christian charity among the WATTS volunteers gives a feeling of hope and worth. WATTS has kept me safe – it is really rough out in the woods and not always safe. WATTS is really a good program – I am nourished and kept warm and WATTS gives many of us a feeling of belonging when we are often treated as outcasts.
Tom
WATTS Guest
Without the help of WATTS I may not be living right now – I’m not sure I would have made it this far through the cold. WATTS was there when I was down and out – they helped me through some days when I could not help myself. After the shelter closes I will be stable, I have a job and have been able to save some money. Yes, WATTS has truly been a blessing – it has helped me in so many ways.
Ricky
WATTS Guest
If it wasn’t for WATTS I would have froze to death a couple of times. WATTS is really great, for all of these volunteers to give their time up to help us means a LOT to everyone in the program. Thank you for all you do.
Bill
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!
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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.