Winchester Rescue Mission

Imagine finally landing the perfect job, getting the offer, and then losing the opportunity—all because you can't afford a piece of plastic with your face on it.

For our neighbors experiencing homelessness, the lack of a simple state ID, birth certificate, or driver's license is one of the most agonizing hurdles to securing employment and housing. The DMV and state offices require fees for these critical documents—fees that our residents simply do not have.

The last time we shared this need, this incredible community stepped into the gap. Because of the Visa gift cards you donated, we were able to help several residents secure the exact documents they needed to move their lives forward!

But today, we are hitting that wall again, and we need your help to keep this momentum going.

You might be wondering: Why Visa gift cards? Providing these cards enables us to put the necessary funds directly into a resident's hands in a much safer and more manageable way than cash. The cards are carefully tracked, signed out for specific appointments, and returned by residents so we can steward your generosity well. It provides accountability while empowering our guests to handle their business with dignity.

Will you help a neighbor clear this hurdle? Here is how you can help right now:
1) Purchase a Visa gift card in a denomination of $25 or $50.
2) Place it in an envelope clearly marked for "Resident IDs/Documents."
3) Drop it off at our front desk at 2655 Valley Avenue in the City of Wi******er.
4) Give us a call ahead of time at (540) 667-5379 to let us know you are on your way!

Together, we can ensure that a small filing fee never stands in the way of a transformed life.

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We’ve seen incredible momentum lately—thank you to this community for helping us welcome a new Programs Team Member and Kitchen Manager to the WRM family! Now we have another role to fill!

When a neighbor walks through our doors at 2655 Valley Avenue, they need more than just a safe place to sleep. They need a bridge to a better future. That’s where our next Case Manager comes in. We are looking for a dedicated professional to provide the individualized support our clients desperately need to navigate their way to stability and self-sufficiency. You will be the one developing personalized case plans, advocating on behalf of clients , and connecting them to vital community resources like housing, employment, and healthcare.

What we're looking for:
1) A Bachelor's degree in social work, nonprofit management, or a related field.
2) A minimum of two years of experience in case management.
3) A strong alignment with our faith-driven core values of hospitality, ownership, passion, excellence, faith, unity, and learning.

If you have a desire to offer healing from the past, help in the present, and hope for the future, you could be a great fit for our team.

Head to www.winrescue.org/jobs to review the full job description and submit your interest form. Not looking for a job? Please SHARE this post. Your share might reach the exact person meant to change lives in our region.

[UPDATE: We have the shelves! Thanks to all of you who reached out and offered to meet this need! We no longer need any more shelves or books at this time. But we will let you know in the future as we get the room put together.]

A quiet room and a good book. It sounds simple. But for our neighbors walking through crisis, having a peaceful place to read, study, and process their journey is a vital step toward rebuilding their lives.

Take a look at this room. We are currently transforming it into a dedicated space for case management and a quiet library. Access to books—whether for learning a new skill, preparing for the workforce, or simply finding a mental escape—offers an incredible educational and recreational impact for the men and women in our program.

To make this a reality, we need your help: we need a few bookshelves.

Because we want this room to feel intentional, calming, and dignifying for our clients, we are specifically looking for a donation of matching sets (ideally) of bookshelves in good condition.

Do you have a quality set that needs a new home? Here is how you can help: 1) Snap a few pictures of the shelves. 2) Email them directly to Sam at [email protected]. 3) He will take a look to ensure they are the right fit for the space and coordinate a time to receive them from you!

Thank you for always stepping up to ensure our clients have the resources and the environment they need to succeed.

To learn more about our programs and other ways to support our mission, visit www.winrescue.org.

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