'To Our House,' is a program run by New River Community Action, giving people experiencing homelessness a place to warm up, and a place to start getting them back on their feet.

It gave me confidence and that's a big step," said Robertson, shelter services assistantNow he's works with To Our House, helping others. "Our overall mission is to get the men and women back into society, give them a leg up on what's available in the community,"To Our House is in its 10th housing season. From November to late March the Winter Overnight Shelter opens to single men and women in the new River Valley. It's just a way to be involved in the community," said Wanda Childs, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church. "The doors are open, and we're ready for them,"TOH can be reached at 540-382-6186 weekdays and 540-320-1273 weekends and after hours.