
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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Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) Fundraiser Walk
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is a winterrific, family-friendly walk which happens every year in February in cities all over North America. The walk is always 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 in your local community experiencing homelessness and hurt. WATTS is hosting the event for Winchester, VA again this year and we hope you’ll join us! Register to walk TODAY and start fundraising, because… it’s cold out there.
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
Upcoming Events

November 4, 2023 - March 30, 2024
Our Overnight Shelter Season begins Saturday, November 4, 2023. View the ‘Shelter Schedule’ for details.

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-2pm and Sundays 12 noon – 6pm.
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.