2022 has been tough for families with the cost of rent and heating oil increasing. The Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) is a non-profit agency serving individuals and families across Windham County with basic needs. The Walk for Warmth is an annual fundraising walk to raise money for energy costs and this year rental assistance (see more about Walk for Warmth here).
This year, QVCC will have a team at Walk for Warmth to help be present and positive in Windham County. Two ways you can participate in either of both ways that are possible or comfortable for you.
Donate
Donate here online!
Donate in-person by check or cash (at the Deans Office in Willimantic with Jennifer Green, at Windham Tech or Winthrop Hall in Willimantic)
Walk the Walk for Warmth Us on Sunday 10/20.
Register: www.runreg.com/walk-for-warmth-30th-anniversary
Join us on the walk on Sunday 11/20 starting at Jillion Square in Willimantic (wear QV swag!). Let us know if you’re walking so we can send a reminder and updates.
Shelley Buchbinder is coordinating the team. Reach out to her with questions ([email protected]).
Walk for Warmth 30th Anniversary
The Windham Area Interfaith Ministry provides a community safety-net to our low or no-income community members so that they may stay safely housed, meet basic material needs, and connect to resources that improve stability.
The Walk for Warmth is our annual fundraiser to support our energy and housing assistance funds, and this is our 30th Anniversary! Each year, we help more than 200 individuals and families keep a roof over their heads, their lights on and their living space warm. We couldn't do any of it without the support of our supporters.
Our goal this year is $40,000. We hope you will do whatever you can to help us achieve it. Thank you.
Walk for Warmth is an annual charity event sponsored by the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry to raise funds for the Energy and Housing Assistance Programs. This year will mark our 30th Anniversary of raising funds from our community to help meet our neighbors' needs when they are struggling.
Many low-income families are spending more than 10% of their household income to heat their home in addition to rent and other utilities. On top of that, heating costs are predicted to increase up to 30% this year as we are facing difficult economic times, rents are skyrocketing and many families are still catching up from loss of income during COVID. Your gift will help us keep our neighbors safely housed and warm.
Last year, over 200 families were helped. We anticipate that the need will be even greater this year.
Thank you very much for your support!