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
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.
WATTS Happening
April 2024
We’re doing a Fitness Challenge in the month of April through our Facebook page! Commit to achieve your fitness goals and help raise money for WATTS while you’re at it by creating a Facebook fundraiser!
Choose-your-own-adventure | Anything Goes
(You pick the activity and frequency level)
Want to push yourself to do 100 pushups per day? 100 sit-ups? Run a mile each day or plank for 1 minute and gradually increase? Maybe it’s as simple as you want to set a goal to get outside and walk for 15 minutes each day. Or practice 5 minutes of meditation each morning.
Join our challenge group on Facebook to get encouragement and share your updates! A downloadable calendar is linked below that you can print to track your progress!
November 4, 2023 - March 30, 2024
Our Overnight Shelter Season begins Saturday, November 4, 2023. View the ‘Shelter Schedule’ for details.
**There may be previous versions of our shelter schedule circulating, as well as brochures. Always refer to the website for the most current information.**
November 25, 2023 - March 29, 2024
Our daytime Warming Center is open!
Location is Market Street UMC (131 S. Cameron Street, Winchester.)
Hours are Monday – Saturday 7am-1pm and Sundays 12 noon – 5pm.
Open to anyone age 18 and over experiencing homelessness to come in from the cold.
Ring the bell at the Cork Street side door (pictured) for someone to come let you in.
Donations can be dropped off during operating hours too.