WARM (Wrapping Arms 'Round Many)

05/23/2026

Another note from a grateful WARM guest in March before the season ended.

05/15/2026

Comments from a recent WARM guest . . .

Thank you to all of the volunteers who dedicate so much to this program!

04/28/2026

Thanks to the WARM volunteers who recently washed the WARM cots - they are all clean and ready for our next season!

04/26/2026

For Volunteer Appreciation Week, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the many volunteers who supported WARM over the last season ending in March!

THANK YOU for all you do to support and care for homeless adults in our community.

THANK YOU for sharing your talents, your time, and your treasures in support of our mission.

We appreciate you and may God bless you all 🙏🏼

01/25/2026

Today’s Daily Devotion from Intouch.org

The Greater Purpose of Blessings

Just as the Lord blesses you, He wants you to be a blessing to others.

January 24, 2026

It is God’s nature to bless. However, we need to understand that His purpose is likely greater than we realize. His ultimate goal is far more expansive than just to make us happy or prosperous. In fact, it is never the Lord’s intention for His blessings to end with us. He wants them to flow out to others as part of His plan for the whole earth.

As we can see in today’s psalm, the Lord blesses us so that His salvation, ways, and justice may be known by every nation and people group around the globe (vv. 2-4, 7). He is always acting with this larger picture in mind—even while working in the minute details of individual lives.

Knowing this should fill us with an awesome yet humble sense of significance. Every believer has a part in helping others know and understand the one true God (Matthew 28:19-20). Each of His blessings benefits us and, at the same time, is intended to further this cause. If we’re willing to fit our requests into God’s greater plans, we will experience the joy of being used by Him for great purposes.

When the Lord blesses you, He’s not only doing something for you; He’s also doing something in and through you. Ask God how to use His gifts as a way to point people to Him.

Psalms 67:1-7

1 God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us-- Selah.
2 That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations.
3 Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You.
4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For You will judge the peoples with uprightness And guide the nations on the earth. Selah.

01/23/2026

WE NEED ADDITIONAL HELP WITH MONITORS AND MEALS. IF YOU ARE WILLING BUT CONCERNED ABOUT TRAVELING AND ROAD CONDITIONS, PLEASE SIGN UP AND WE WILL WORK TO COORDINATE TRAVEL OPTIONS. WE ARE ALSO REQUESTING VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS BACKUPS.

With the approaching winter storm, WARM is implementing the following plan for the weekend:

- on Saturday morning, WARM guests will be transported to Church of the Ascension as usual
- guests will stay at Church of the Ascension during the day, monitors will be needed
- at Church of the Ascension, showers will be available, lunch will be provided
- on Saturday evening, guests will be taken to Lexington Park United Methodist Church (LPUMC)
- guests will stay at LPUMC overnight Saturday and all day Sunday; monitors will be needed, lunch, dinner, and breakfast will be provided
- guests will stay at LPUMC overnight Sunday; dinner and breakfast will be provided
- we will then re-evaluate the weather situation and road conditions – guests may remain on-site at LPUMC during the day on Monday

Sign-up at the link below - note that some requests are for backup volunteers. Please be sure to include your cell number and email address. If you have difficulty accessing the sign-up sheet, contact WARM at [email protected]

https://docs.google.com/document/d/157IcC6pSmBvPHLv2Z6UZauA-f45PGvA5/edit

Thanks for your support!

01/23/2026

Warming centers.

Public Warming Centers Available January 23-27, 2026
Support & Shelter Available for Those in Need Ahead of Winter Storm

The Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM) emergency shelter program will be operating during this event. Questions regarding WARM services should be directed to the Three Oaks Center at (240) 577-0702.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services (DSS), Three Oaks Center, Angel’s Watch, St. Mary’s Caring, and other community partners are working in advance to meet the housing needs of high-risk community members, including individuals experiencing homelessness.

If community members have concerns about shelter for the upcoming weekend, please contact DSS at (240) 895-7000 as soon as possible for assistance so arrangements can be made ahead of the storm.

If emergency assistance is needed during the storm, residents should call 9-1-1.

Community members are encouraged to use the following resources during severe weather:

Check for local road closures at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/RoadClosures

Report non-emergency issues, such as downed trees via our 311 system at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/SM311

Report power outages to SMECO at: www.smeco.coop/Outages

Visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Prepare for additional preparedness tips

Visit www.ready.gov/winter-weather for tips on staying safe during extreme cold. Always remember to check on your neighbors and loved ones, especially if they are elderly or have functional needs.

Knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. To learn about potential disasters and hazards, and how to be prepared and stay informed, please visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/es.

For more information, please visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X, and Instagram for regular updates.

01/23/2026

Sharing . . .

LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County, Maryland is currently under a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday, January 24, 2026, until Monday, January 26, 2026. Due to impactful winter weather in the forecast, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public from Friday, January 23 through Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Residents who need to take refuge in a warm place can go to one of the following locations:

Charlotte Hall Library
37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)

Garvey Senior Activity Center
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Friday)

Leonardtown Library
23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)

Lexington Park Library
21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Friday – Saturday)
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Sunday)

Loffler Senior Activity Center
21905 Chancellor’s Run Road, Great Mills 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)


Northern Senior Activity Center
29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen
20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Saturday)

Three Oaks Spring Dell Center, Inc.
46905 Lei Drive, Lexington Park
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
Note: Times listed above are normal business hours and may change. Centers are located in public facilities; if St. Mary’s County Government administrative offices close due to inclement weather, these warming center locations will follow those operations and will also be closed.

The Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many (WARM) emergency shelter program will be operating during this event. Questions regarding WARM services should be directed to the Three Oaks Center at (240) 577-0702.

The St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services (DSS), Three Oaks Center, Angel’s Watch, St. Mary’s Caring, and other community partners are working in advance to meet the housing needs of high-risk community members, including individuals experiencing homelessness.

If community members have concerns about shelter for the upcoming weekend, please contact DSS at (240) 895-7000 as soon as possible for assistance so arrangements can be made ahead of the storm.

If emergency assistance is needed during the storm, residents should call 9-1-1.



Community members are encouraged to use the following resources during severe weather:

· Check for local road closures at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/RoadClosures

· Report non-emergency issues, such as downed trees via our 311 system at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/SM311

· Report power outages to SMECO at: www.smeco.coop/Outages

· Visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Prepare for additional preparedness tips

Visit www.ready.gov/winter-weather for tips on staying safe during extreme cold. Always remember to check on your neighbors and loved ones, especially if they are elderly or have functional needs.

Knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. To learn about potential disasters and hazards, and how to be prepared and stay informed, please visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/es.

For more information, please visit www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X, and Instagram for regular updates.

12/25/2025

WARM in the news . . .

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all! Thank you for your support during the winter months and throughout the year.

And thank you to our host sites and all the volunteers who are allowing our guests to stay on-site for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's day when other establishments are closed and our guests would otherwise have nowhere to go during the day.

A long string of unfortunate circumstances could lead anyone to experience homelessness, and in St. Mary’s County, the Wrapping Arms ‘Round Many, or WARM, program is trying to help those

12/02/2025

Sharing a quote from a recent WARM volunteer . . .

"I was blessed with the opportunity to be a host at Warm yesterday. I went in with no preconceived expectations but came out with more gratitude than I could ever have imagined. The guests were so open and genuine. It made me realize that life can take unexpected turns by just one unfortunate circumstance. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. It truly changed my outlook and gave me a new appreciation of living through Faith."

WARM is in its 4th week of the season and we have been at or near our capacity since week two and our area has already experienced sub-freezing temperatures. Providing a warm and safe place to sleep and two delicious meals a day to our guests is an honor and a privilege. Thank you to all those who support this community-wide effort.

For more information about WARM, click here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ibdjCXz80pf0r0zXcWCymPpvOA5Ohkzl/