ABOUT
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
COFM is a faith-based emergency shelter program that serves those experiencing homelessness in the Greater Williamsburg community during the coldest months of the year.
We work in conjunction with congregations to offer weekly shelter and nourishment to those facing homelessness, typically from mid-November to mid-March. Guests are welcomed, provided with meals, and treated with dignity and respect. The program operates for up to 18 weeks, accommodating up to 25 guests per night.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
COFM is a faith-based emergency shelter program that serves those experiencing homelessness in the Greater Williamsburg community during the coldest months of the year.
We work in conjunction with congregations to offer weekly shelter and nourishment to those facing homelessness, typically from mid-November to mid-March. Guests are welcomed, provided with meals, and treated with dignity and respect. The program operates for up to 18 weeks, accommodating up to 25 guests per night.
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness and needs assistance, click here.
Local churches provide a warm and safe place for guests to spend the night.
COFM was established in 2012 to address the urgent need for assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Williamsburg area. The strength of our organization lies in the unwavering dedication of our diverse volunteer community, supported by an equally committed and diverse board of directors.
“It has warmed my heart to be a part of this vitally important outreach for our homeless community.
I cannot wait to volunteer again next year. May God bless them and keep them all safe the rest of this winter season.”
– Linda Upshaw
GRATITUDE IN ABUNDANCE
To every individual, organization, and donor who has bestowed their time, effort, and resources upon COFM, your compassion sustains us. Each contribution, whether modest or grand, fuels our mission to uplift those in need. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following remarkable supporters.
OUR HOST SITES
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
CrossWalk Church
Gospel Way Baptist Church
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
Hickory Neck Episcopal Church
James River Baptist Church
King of Glory Luthern Church
Life Church
St. Bede Catholic Church/WHOM
St. John Baptist Church
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Williamsburg Christian Church
Williamsburg Community Chapel
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist
Williamsburg United Methodist Church
OUR PARTNERS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Eastside Church
First Baptist Church
James City Community Church
Kingdom Life Christian Church
Liberty Live
LifePointe Church
New Zion Baptist Church
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church
Stonehouse Presbyterian Church
Temple Beth El
Walnut Hills Baptist Church
Wellspring United Methodist Church
Williamsburg Baptist Church
OUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Avalon Center
Colonial Behavior Health
James City County Housing & Social Services
James City County Police Department
Merrimac Detention Center
Old Towne Medical Center
R. F. Wilkinson YMCA
Salvation Army
WATA
Williamsburg Hotel/Motel Association
Williamsburg House of Mercy
Williamsburg Human Services
Williamsburg Police Department
York County Sheriff’s Office
York County Social Services
OUR GOLD BENEFACTORS
Anonymous
C. Joanne Jenner
Charles & Rosalie Frey
Crow’s Garage
Dominion Energy
Incarnation Anglican Church
J & J Financial Management, Inc.
J Zepkin
James & Caryn MacLean
Justin Highley
Kim & Douglas Myers
Langley For Families
Larry Arata
Lawson Enterprises, Inc.
LifePointe Christian Church
New Zion Baptist Church
New2You thrift store & 3 Doors Down
Pamela Janero
Peninsula Community Foundation-Zanette Fund/Ferguson
Pete & Laura Osman
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
Steve & Sue Xander
Three Jolly Coachman
Thomas Castonguay
Wellsprings United Methodist Church
Williamsburg Community Foundation
Williamsburg Moose Lodge #757
Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist
OUR HOST SITES
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
CrossWalk Church
Gospel Way Baptist Church
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
Hickory Neck Episcopal Church
James River Baptist Church
King of Glory Luthern Church
Life Church
St. Bede Catholic Church/WHOM
St. John Baptist Church
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Williamsburg Christian Church
Williamsburg Community Chapel
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist
Williamsburg United Methodist Church
OUR PARTNERS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Eastside Church
First Baptist Church
James City Community Church
Kingdom Life Christian Church
Liberty Live
LifePointe Church
New Zion Baptist Church
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church
Stonehouse Presbyterian Church
Temple Beth El
Walnut Hills Baptist Church
Wellspring United Methodist Church
Williamsburg Baptist Church
OUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Avalon Center
Colonial Behavior Health
James City County Housing & Social Services
James City County Police Department
Merrimac Detention Center
Old Towne Medical Center
R. F. Wilkinson YMCA
Salvation Army
WATA
Williamsburg Hotel/Motel Association
Williamsburg House of Mercy
Williamsburg Human Services
Williamsburg Police Department
York County Sheriff’s Office
York County Social Services
OUR GOLD BENEFACTORS
Anonymous
C. Joanne Jenner
Charles & Rosalie Frey
Crow’s Garage
Dominion Energy
Incarnation Anglican Church
J & J Financial Management, Inc.
J Zepkin
James & Caryn MacLean
Justin Highley
Kim & Douglas Myers
Langley For Families
Larry Arata
Lawson Enterprises, Inc.
LifePointe Christian Church
New Zion Baptist Church
New2You thrift store & 3 Doors Down
Pamela Janero
Peninsula Community Foundation-Zanette Fund/Ferguson
Pete & Laura Osman
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
Steve & Sue Xander
Three Jolly Coachman
Thomas Castonguay
Wellsprings United Methodist Church
Williamsburg Community Foundation
Williamsburg Moose Lodge #757
Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist
“For I was hungry,
and you fed me.
I was thirsty,
and
you gave me drink.
I was a stranger
and
you invited me in."
- Matthew 25:35
Personal or Business Donations
are greatly appreciated.
COFM offers a unique opportunity to invest locally and see the tangible results firsthand. By choosing us, you support a trustworthy organization that ensures your charity money directly benefits the Greater Williamsburg Area, creating a resilient community we can all be proud of.