Cranbrook

2018 WALK Day Photos

Photo Credit: Ashlee Dawn Photography

About Community Connections Society

The Homeless Outreach and Prevention Programs serve people living with poverty in the Cranbrook area. Your involvement in the Coldest Night of the Year walk has the potential of positively impacting hundreds of lives in Cranbrook by giving actual support and hope to those in need.

The money raised from this event will be used to help fund Community Connections Society of Southeast BC’s Homeless Outreach and Prevention Programs which includes services and supports to those that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Homeless Outreach and Homeless Prevention provides support and services to hundreds of people per year in Cranbrook and beyond. We help those who have low or no income or access to income supports find income resources. We support those who have issues with medical and disability benefits. We also assist with housing information, housing applications and in some cases short and long term planning. Because of the homeless outreach and prevention services, hundreds of people in Cranbrook have avoided homelessness through housing subsidies, security deposits, landlord mediation, utility payments, food support, short-term rental assistance and much, much more.

While our long term goal is to continue to provide these valuable programs through sustainable funding our short term goal is to raise $50,000 through the Coldest Night of the Year walk to supplement and enhance these programs.

Community Connections Society of Southeast BC, on behalf of the Homeless Outreach and Prevention programs, is pleased to be bringing this exciting event to Cranbrook for the first time.

Thank you to all of those who are participating, donating, volunteering and supporting this amazing event!

Community Sponsors

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

Contact Us

Community Connections Society

Homeless Outreach and Prevention Program Program Coordinators
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.603.2250
email info@blueseaphilanthropy.org

Cranbrook Scoreboard

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Event Day Details

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

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The start/registration/kick off spot location is The Kootenay Child Development Center Community Connections Society of Southeast BC- #16 12th Ave North

The finish/wrap up/meal location spot is Community Connections Society of Southeast BC- 209 A- 16th Avenue North

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

Registration

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.

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.

Cranbrook Maps

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