The beginning of a new year invites reflection—on what we’ve built together, what we’ve overcome, and what we’re ready to strengthen in the months ahead. At Our Health, stepping into 2026 means celebrating a year of collaboration, care, and forward momentum across our entire nonprofit network.

Throughout 2025, thousands of families relied on the programs, services, and community connections housed on our campus. Behind the scenes, our partners, volunteers, and staff worked tirelessly to ensure those services remained accessible, reliable, and welcoming. Because of this shared effort, we enter 2026 with deep gratitude—and with renewed purpose.

A significant part of Our Health’s impact comes from maintaining a campus that is safe, functional, and ready to support the work of more than 95 nonprofits. This past year brought meaningful improvements across buildings, offices, and outdoor spaces—quiet contributions that made a tremendous difference for partners and the people they serve.

Campus Maintenance & Facilities Highlights from 2025 include:

• Expanded lighting upgrades across buildings to improve safety and energy efficiency
• Fresh coats of paint and everyday repairs that kept spaces welcoming
• Security improvements that enhanced access and usability for partner agencies
• In-house plumbing repairs that saved time and resources during unexpected emergencies
• Custom-built shelving, new doors, and tailored office updates that supported program growth
• Student mentorship through a hands-on trades internship that led directly to local employment
• The transition into property management for Winchester House, deepening our reach into senior services
• Outdoor upgrades including new electrical access, grounds projects supported by volunteers, and the relocation of the Freedge to a more accessible spot for community use

These improvements not only kept our campus running—they strengthened the foundation on which our entire partner network operates.

Our Health’s progress is powered by generous funders who share our belief in a strong, connected Northern Shenandoah Valley. In 2025, several community partners and pillars contributed to critical programs, events, and operational needs, helping us expand access and keep services running smoothly.

Their investments supported:

• Healthy Living vouchers and event outreach
• Environmentally friendly upgrades like composting and plantings
• Digital improvements that enhance visitor experience
• Operations and campus-wide services that keep every agency equipped to serve
• Partnerships with local government and healthcare leaders committed to community wellbeing

These contributions reflect a regional commitment to care—and they help ensure that Our Health remains a stable, trusted resource for families seeking assistance.

As we celebrate what 2025 made possible, we also look forward to one of the first major community events of 2026: the WATTS Coldest Night Walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

This annual walk supports WATTS (Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter), a longtime partner offering warmth, safety, and compassion to neighbors experiencing homelessness throughout the winter season.

If you choose to participate, it does more than raise funds—it builds morale, increases awareness, and reminds frontline providers that their community stands with them.

Registering early for the WATTS Coldest Night Walk helps WATTS:

• Plan staffing and prepare spaces for the coldest months
• Manage resources during a high-demand season
• Serve guests with dignity, safety, and consistency

And as fundraising begins, every dollar contributes to warm meals, secure shelter, and compassionate care. Walkers who raise $150+ (or $75 for youth under 18) will receive the 2026 CNOY beanie—a small token of appreciation for showing up.

Find more information and register here.

With a year of meaningful accomplishments behind us and new opportunities ahead, Our Health remains committed to strengthening the region’s nonprofit network and increasing awareness of the essential services our partners provide.

Thank you for starting 2026 with us, for supporting agencies like WATTS, and for continuing to help build a community where every person has a place to turn, a place to grow, and a place to be supported.

Here’s to a year defined by compassion, connection, and collective action.