Manitowoc Warming Shelter

03/14/2026

On Monday afternoon, Girl Scouts from Troop 8117 took a tour of The Manitowoc Warming Shelter and learned about our guests. They donated a lot of much needed bus tokens and many boxes of Girl Scout cookies. Thank you!

03/04/2026

A local nonprofit's fundraiser last week put them in the top three in the country. The Manitowoc Warming Shelt...

03/02/2026

This mountain of supplies was collected by The Pour House and 920 CBD.

The most valuable items are the bag of bus tokens on top. Our guests use them to get to job interviews, medical appointments, etc.

Thank you to the patrons of these two local businesses!

03/01/2026

Coldest Night of the Year: Manitowoc was a huge success. Over 200 walkers turned out. We have not entered all the donations yet bet we estimate we grossed over $72,000. THANK YOU

Manitowoc's Coldest Night walk funds new homeless shelter

02/28/2026

February 27, Coldest Night of the Year Exclusive
You do not need to participate in the CNOY Walk to purchase. Simply stop by First Lutheran Church, 521 N 8th Street, between 4:00 and 6:00 pm.

Local artist and advocate for our unhoused neighbors, Daniel P. Kennedy, has created a stunning watercolor of shelter guests waiting to enter the Warming Shelter. Dan will be present to sign 50 limited edition 5x7 prints. Prints are $40 each.

Blank note cards featuring the artwork will also be available in packs of five for $10.

One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Warming Shelter building fund.

We accept cash, check, or VENMO, a $2 fee applies for Venmo payments.

Build a warmer future for our community.

02/28/2026

IT’S TODAY!!! 🧡❄️🔥

Manitowoc — you did NOT come to play this year.

We didn’t just hit our $50,000 goal…
We CRUSHED IT. 💥

💰 $66,271
📈 132% of goal
🥉 THIRD IN THE NATION

THIRD. IN. THE. NATION. 🤯🇺🇸

This is what community looks like. This is what generosity looks like. This is what Manitowoc can do.

And guess what?
There is STILL time to be part of it! 🙌

You can:
✔️ Sign up at the event
✔️ Donate
✔️ Join a team
✔️ Walk with us
✔️ Show up and cheer

It is NEVER too late to step into something good. 🧡

📍 Location:
First Lutheran Church
521 N 8th St, Manitowoc, WI
(Enter through the parking lot doors)

🅿️ Parking available on site, across the street at First Presbyterian Church, or street parking nearby.

Here’s the schedule for tonight:

🕓 4:00 PM – Meet & Check-in
🗣️ 4:45 PM – Muster (Opening Remarks)
🚶 5:00 PM – Move (Send-off!)
🍲 6:00 PM – Munch (Meal Served)
👋 7:00 PM – Mosey (Goodbye + See You in 2027!)

Bundle up. Bring your people. Bring your energy.

Let’s celebrate what we’ve accomplished and take this across the finish line together.

Manitowoc Warming Shelter — we are walking for warmth, dignity, and community. 🧡🔥❄️

02/28/2026

This is absolutely amazing!

Coldest Night of the Year: Manitowoc has raised just over $66,000! THANK YOU.

By the end of the walk we may reach $70,000

Donate here... https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=5548504

02/27/2026

Be sure to check out this weeks episode of Stable Families - Stable Communities!
https://seehaferpodcastsstablefamiliesstablecommunities.podbean.com/e/february-23-2026/

02/27/2026