Barrie

2018 WALK Day Photos

Photo Credit: RMSwanson

About Youth Haven

Youth Haven is Simcoe County’s only youth shelter, providing emergency and transitional housing to all youth between 16 and 24. We offer many services, including case management, counselling, life skills, housing and employment support, medical visits, meals and care packages, clothes, and the care of talented, passionate staff and volunteers.

This is why we walk. We walk to raise awareness of the needs of our at-risk youth, of the experience they endure every day walking through the cold in search of shelter, and of the growing numbers in our community every year who need help.

We walk to bring our community together. To give us an opportunity to experience that walk for ourselves, and to take action to help support the health and hope of our young people.

So join us at Youth Haven, and together let’s walk together to provide them with a brighter future.

Walk with us on February 24th!

Community Sponsors

Barrie is super grateful for our fantastic 2018 sponsors - thanks so much! View all CNOY sponsors >

Contact Us

Youth Haven

Nicole Barkley Director of Services
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.603.2250
email info@blueseaphilanthropy.org

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Event Day Details

Save the date - WALK Day is February 24, 2018!

Youth Haven is able to offer safety and care to Simcoe County's at-risk youth because of the support we receive from our amazing Community. Collectively we provide an environment that fosters growth and hope of a better future.

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Barrie City Hall

70 Collier St.

Barrie, ON

Times

Times:

• 4 pm - Registration opens

• 5 pm - Opening Ceremonies

• 5:15 pm - Walk begins (all distances)

• 6 pm - Registration closes

• 6pm - Meal service begins

• 8 pm - Route closes, meal service ends

Between 6:00 and 8:00 pm a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers.

Registration

Registration opens at 4:00 pm. All walkers must check-in and sign a waiver form before participating.

Please come prepared with:

• All cash and cheques payable to "Coldest Night of the Year"

• Pledge sheet with all donor data filled out completely and neatly OR

• Post all pledges of cash and cheques online in your personal fundraising page and print off the "My Results Form" and bring with cash or cheques.

• Bring a signed Waiver Form available online under TOOLS / FORMS on the main site.

Note:

• 0-10 Free

• 11-17 - Youth (pay $25 or raise minimum of $75)

• 18+ - Adult (pay $25 or raise minimum of $150)

• The toque is for anyone who pays the fee or raises the minimum

• Reg Fee increase to $40 effective Monday, February 19th

Route Details

Route Options include:

2 km walk

5km walk

10 km walk

Rest stops will be available on all routes.

Maps will be available at the Welcome Desk. All routes will be well signed.

Route marshalls, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will be available for support along the route.

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

Parking Options:

At City Hall, the Courthouse, a pay lot on the south west side of Mulcaster across from Maclaren Art Centre, Collier Church, the Barrie Public Library and surrounding area, parking along Collier street and surrounding residential streets, TD parking garage.

What to Bring

Please bring:

• any cash or cheques made out to "Coldest Night of the Year"

• a completed pledge form or "My Results Form" to match the cash or cheques

• a signed waiver form

• good walking waterproof shoes/boots

• warm coat & mitts

Come prepared while keeping an eye on the expected weather.

Barrie Maps

All routes are generously marked with bright WALK signage, staffed by friendly volunteers, and include rest stops with snacks along the way.