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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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Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) Fundraiser Walk
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024
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thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
![Virginia Housing ($5000 Lead Sponsor)](https://watts-homelessshelter.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Ellison family - 1200x700 ($1000 Rest Stop sponsor)](https://watts-homelessshelter.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Valley Health ($1000 Rest Stop Sponsor)](https://watts-homelessshelter.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Wilson's Asphalt Maintenance ($1000 Rest Stop Sponsor)](https://watts-homelessshelter.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Berry Hill Logistics ($500 Route Sponsor)](https://watts-homelessshelter.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Massoud family - 1200x700 ($500 Route Sponsor)](https://watts-homelessshelter.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![Blue Ridge Agents Insurance 1 ($500 Route Sponsor)](https://watts-homelessshelter.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
![JR's Auto Body ($500 route sponsor)](https://watts-homelessshelter.org/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif)
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.
July 29 - August 30, 2024
WATTS daytime summer Cooling Center opens Monday, July 29!
NEW LOCATION: Montague Avenue UMC (102 Montague Ave., Winchester)
Open everyday: M-Sat 12pm-5pm & Sundays 1pm-5pm
Anyone age 18 or over experiencing homelessness is welcome to come in from the heat. We offer snacks and drinks, lunch options, connection to resources, restrooms, and new this year: a shower!
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