Winchester
WATTS
224 Walkers|61 Teams|19 Volunteers|23 Days Left
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk for WATTS in Winchester, VA!
About WATTS
WATTS’s 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 safe, temporary shelter during extreme weather.
In 2009, a group of faith-based leaders recognized there was a population of homeless adults who do not qualify for admission to other local shelter programs. Realizing these folks would be sleeping outside during the coldest weeks of winter and seeing a solution with their warm church buildings which were empty at night, WATTS was born. Since that time, WATTS has grown and expanded to meet the needs of homeless individuals in our area. Today, we provide 21 weeks of overnight shelter from November to March, along with a daytime Warming Center in the winter, and a daytime Cooling Center in the summer. We've also added our Transition Out of Homelessness Program, with staff members who work year-round to assist guests in ending their homelessness.
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!
Start/Finish Google Map
Braddock Street United Methodist Church
115 Wolfe Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Enter at the doors on Braddock Street under the awning and come up the stairs to the Fellowship Hall for check-in. The Walk will step off on Wolfe Street, near the sanctuary. Parking is available across the street on Braddock, the Braddock Autopark parking garage ($2.00/hour, fully automated) is two blocks down at the intersection with Amherst Street, or you can park on the streets all around the church. Parking meters are FREE on weekends in Winchester. Please note: Wolfe Street will be closed between Braddock Street and Washington Street for the event, except for handicap access/drop-off.
Local Details
Parking
Parking will be available in the lot across Braddock St. from the church, or there is street parking all around the church (meters are FREE on weekends in Winchester.) Another option is the Braddock Autopark parking garage, which is two blocks down Braddock St. at the intersection with Amherst St. ($2.00/hour, fully automated.) Please note: Wolfe St. will be closed between Braddock St. and Washington St. for the event, except for handicap access/drop-off.
Rest Stop
Rest Stops will be located at the Handley Library and at Calvary Brethren Church (only 5K walkers will pass this rest stop.) The Calvary Brethren Church rest stop will have a porta potty available.
Post-Event Meal
Soups (delicious ones!) by local food vendor BILLY SOUS will be available after your walk. Plan to come back in the church to the fellowship hall where you can warm up, chat with other walkers, and enjoy this light meal, FREE!
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
- 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2026!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 22, 2025 must check-in upon arrival.
- Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
- Checks: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Checks,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a check (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
2024 CNOY Photos
Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Winchester 2025
The CNOY USA Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email winchester@cnoy.com