WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – A local non-profit is looking to warm up the homeless.
On Saturday, Watertown Area Rescue Mission, or WARM, held its first fundraiser, called “A Day of Music”.
The event featured food, games, a series of raffles, and performances from 5 bands. The proceeds will help WARM build what they call a “warming center”, which will act as a homeless shelter when the temperatures drop in the winter.
WARM officials say the community is eager to help out.
“It’s just a chance to come out and support the community and support people in need, because we all understand that this problem is affecting everyone,” said Ruth Lago, Co-Executive Director of WARM.
“It’s a project that needs to be done to help a lot of people be more successful in life,” said Mike Britton.
After the success of Saturday’s fundraiser, WARM plans on hosting another similar event in November.
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