Raised:
$99,123132%Goal:
$75,000

Annapolis Valley

Hosted by Open Arms

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It's cold out there. The Coldest Night of the Year is a covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. Walk with us virtually or in-person on February 20, 2021 – there’s a place for everyone!

Community Sponsors

Annapolis Valley (Open Arms) is super grateful for our fantastic 2021 sponsors! View all sponsors >

2021 CNOY Photos

Thanks to all of our amazing photographer volunteers! If you've got a CNOY Day snapshot you'd like to share, email it to photos@cnoy.org.

Event Day Details

Save the date - Event Day is February 20, 2021!

The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly walk that raises money for charities serving hungry, homeless, and hurting people in our community.

Everything is Outdoors!

Because of covid, the event this year must be outside from beginning to end without exception. This includes:

Walker Check-In

Walker Send-Off

Rest Stop

Other key things of note this year:

Washrooms will be available at Open Arms (at 32 Cornwallis Street).

Post-event meal: There will be no traditional post-event meal this year.

Cash + cheques: We will not be processing these on CNOY Day, please login to Fundhub to pay off your cash and cheque pledges online.

We are also available to help out and verify your donations if you come by Open Arms between 9am - 2pm weekdays or Tuesday, Feb 16th 4-7pm and Thursday, Feb 18th 4-7pm and

Schedule

All walkers MUST pre-register for their Walk Time.

Choose your Walk Time HERE

Saturday, February 20, 2021:

3-5 pm: Walk times – mini opening ceremonies & send off instructions before each group leaves

5 pm: Last group leaves for their walk

6 pm: Rest Stop Closes

6:30 pm: Route Closes

Walker Check-In

All walkers must check in when they arrive for their walk time.

Walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you!

Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!

Route Details

Route Distances: 2 km or 5 km

Rest stop: There will be one rest stop with yummy snacks and drinks.

Signage: All routes will be well signed with our bold blue CNOY signs

Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.

All walkers 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

What to Bring

Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking

Warm coat, mitts, and a mask

Your smartphone for taking great photos #cnoy21

Extra food or snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities

A passion for demonstrating kindness and support for people who would otherwise fall through the cracks!

Toque Pick-Up

In-person walkers can pick up their toques at walker check-in on February 20th. We plan to deliver toques to virtual walkers, but in case we do not connect with you, toques can be picked up at Open Arms (32 Cornwallis Street, Kentville):

Tuesday, February 16, 4-7 pm

Thursday, February 18, 4-7 pm

Saturday, February 20, 2-5 pm in Centre Square for in-person Walkers.

If you have raised the $150 and not yet received a toque, please reach out to John Andrew:

coldestnight@openarms.ca

902-365-3665

About Open Arms

Open Arms is a gift from the community to the community as our programming costs are covered entirely by private donations, supporting businesses, churches and fundraising. Our network of volunteers from churches and the community at large, work to provide food, shelter, housing and much more for men, women, youth and families in crisis. Open Arms serves both as a community for people with long term challenges and a bridge for those seeking to establish healthy independence. By assisting people with basic needs along with offering guidance toward the tools and resources they need, we regularly witness the power of God's love at work restoring hope, dignity and purpose to those who were formerly without hope.

Meals are provided for 40-80 each day at our Kentville location which also has nine shelter beds. A second location in Berwick provides supports for people in Berwick and outreach is now burgeoning in a third location. The benefits of Open Arms are essential and far reaching.