Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry

08/28/2026

Hope to see you all tomorrow night at The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co for a great evening of live music from The Goodson Band in support of WARM! 🧡

THIS SATURDAY: WARM BENEFIT CONCERT AT THE FOUNDRY FEATURING THE GOODSON BAND

Join us this Saturday, August 29th, at The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co. for a special evening of live music, community, and gWaynesboro Area Refuge MinistryWaynesboro Area Refuge Ministry (WARM).

Saturday, August 29th
Doors: 5:30 PM
Music: 7:00 PM
Donation-Based Event — No Ticket Required

Come out, enjoy a greatThe Goodson Bandusic featuring The Goodson Band, and help support an organization doing incredibly important work right here in our community.

WARM serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability throughout Waynesboro and Augusta County, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, outreach, and compassionate support to neighbors when they need it most.

Throughout the evening, we’ll also have a 50/50 raffle, giving you another opportunity to support WARM while enjoying the night.

There is no admission price and no ticket required. Simply show up, bring your friends and family, enjoy the music, and give what you can. Every donation makes a difference.

The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co.
Virginia Metalcrafters Marketplace
1010 East Main Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980

Founded in 2011, Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry is a Christian nonprofit dedicated to demonstrating Christ’s love through compassionate care for those experiencing homelessness. Through shelter, housing programs, and outreach, WARM continues to provide safety, dignity, hope, and practical assistance throughout our region.

Great music. A great cause. A stronger community.

Spend your Saturday night with us at The Foundry and help support the important work WARM is doing for our neighbors throughout Waynesboro and Augusta County.

Learn more at thefoundrysound.com

08/24/2026

THIS SATURDAY: WARM BENEFIT CONCERT AT THE FOUNDRY FEATURING THE GOODSON BAND

Join us this Saturday, August 29th, at The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co. for a special evening of live music, community, and gWaynesboro Area Refuge MinistryWaynesboro Area Refuge Ministry (WARM).

Saturday, August 29th
Doors: 5:30 PM
Music: 7:00 PM
Donation-Based Event — No Ticket Required

Come out, enjoy a greatThe Goodson Bandusic featuring The Goodson Band, and help support an organization doing incredibly important work right here in our community.

WARM serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability throughout Waynesboro and Augusta County, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, outreach, and compassionate support to neighbors when they need it most.

Throughout the evening, we’ll also have a 50/50 raffle, giving you another opportunity to support WARM while enjoying the night.

There is no admission price and no ticket required. Simply show up, bring your friends and family, enjoy the music, and give what you can. Every donation makes a difference.

The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co.
Virginia Metalcrafters Marketplace
1010 East Main Street
Waynesboro, VA 22980

Founded in 2011, Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry is a Christian nonprofit dedicated to demonstrating Christ’s love through compassionate care for those experiencing homelessness. Through shelter, housing programs, and outreach, WARM continues to provide safety, dignity, hope, and practical assistance throughout our region.

Great music. A great cause. A stronger community.

Spend your Saturday night with us at The Foundry and help support the important work WARM is doing for our neighbors throughout Waynesboro and Augusta County.

Learn more at thefoundrysound.com

08/12/2026

In just about 3 1/2 months, the Cold Weather Shelter will begin for the season. It is hard to think about frigid temps in sweltering days of summer, but WARM has been planning ahead for months.
WARM wants to extend its appreciation to the CWS host sites that have already committed or are planning to have our unsheltered neighbors stay at their churches during a likely brutal winter.

Cold Weather Shelter host sites for 2026/27 -

Fishersville United Methodist Church
Cherryvale United Methodist Church
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church Waynesboro, VA
Embrace Waynesboro - A Center for Community
Mt. Sidney Lutheran Church
Christ Lutheran Church, Staunton
Tinkling Springs Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Waynesboro, VA
Memorial Baptist Church, Staunton
St. John's UMC, Staunton
Blue Ridge Chapel Church of the Brethren
Waynesboro Free Methodist Church
Springdale Mennonite Church
Bridge Christian Church
Mountain View Church
Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist
Main Street United Methodist Church
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

There are still weeks available for the upcoming season. And the need is great! WARM hopes congregations prayerfully consider serving as a host site this year.

Isaiah 58:7 asks this, "Is it not to share your food with the hungry
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe them,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?" (NIV)

Who among us can say they will not fall into homelessness someday?

08/03/2026

With the colder months fast approaching, WARM has spent all spring and summer getting ready for this season's Cold Weather Shelter, which begins Monday, November 23. A critical part of serving our unsheltered neighbors during the frigid months is moving shelter equipment (cots, linens) and some of the neighbors' belongings by trailer to shelter sites within Augusta County and both cities.

WARM is currently seeking a volunteer(s) to assist with hauling our trailer Monday mornings to and from sites using your truck(s). Our lead driver, John Kappes, has faithfully done this for years and serves as team leader. If you have looked to serve WARM's ministry is some way, please prayerfully consider this🙏🙏🏿.

If interested, please call CWS Manager at (540) 490-1954.

07/31/2026

WARM has been invited to have a table at this event! Please join us for some ice cream and information about both our ministries and Lee Lodge.

07/28/2026

🎶 Save the Date! 🎶

We’re excited to host another WARM Benefit Concert this summer on August 29th at The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co

Join us for a great night of music with The Goodson Band — all in support of WARM’s upcoming Cold Weather Shelter season.

There’s no cover charge — this is a give what you can event, and every donation helps us provide shelter and care for our unhoused neighbors this winter. 🧡

We hope you’ll join us for a fun and meaningful evening!

06/19/2026

06/13/2026

Stop by Banners Hallmark Waynesboro,VA today for their Summer Kickoff Event from 11–2! ☀️🧡

It’s a great way to kick off the season — and support WARM at the same time. Donations will be collected to help us continue serving our unhoused neighbors.

And for a little extra fun… you can even meet SWallCrawler 🕷️

06/11/2026

⛳️ Golfing for a Greater Cause

We’re proud to see the community come together in support of the Waynesboro Area Refugee Ministry’s annual “Drive Out Homelessness” golf tournament.

Hosted at The Club of Staunton, this year’s event welcomed 160 golfers across two flights. It raised critical funds to support WARM’s work with individuals and families experiencing homelessness throughout our region. Funds raised help provide cold-weather shelter, outreach resources, and support services for mothers and children working toward independent living.

A big thank you to WARM, the participants, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this event a success. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.

📖 Read the Article: https://www.whsv.com/2026/06/09/drive-out-homelessness-golf-tournament-raises-money-waynesboro-area-refugee-ministry/

06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Monday’s Drive Out Homelessness Golf Tournament! 🧡⛳

With 37 teams (148 players), this was our largest tournament yet — and what an incredible day it was. From the camaraderie on the course to the generosity shown throughout, we are so grateful for each of you.

Because of your support, we were able to raise critical funds for WARM’s programs and the neighbors we serve. Thank you for being part of such a meaningful day!