Fredericton

About Youth In Transition Fredericton

On February 23rd, Youth in Transition and the John Howard Society of Fredericton are hosting the Coldest night of the Year, a 2,5 & 10 km winter walk hosted in over 100 cities across Canada in support of the hungry, homeless and hurting.

About Youth in Transition

Youth in Transition has been working in the community for over 25 years addressing housing needs of homeless and at-risk youth between the ages of 16 – 19. With help from community members like you, we:

• Provide safe and supportive housing for dozens of homeless youth each year

• Help at-risk youth gain the social and personal supports required for independent living

• Facilitate personal growth and life-skills training through in-house programs, and through positive role-modeling and mentorship

• Conduct individualized case plans and refer residents to outside resources and community partners as needed

About John Howard Society of Fredericton

On February 23th, Youth in Transition and The John Howard Society of Fredericton are once again hosting the Coldest Night of the Year, a 2, 5 and 10 km winter walk hosted in over 100 cities across Canada in support of the hungry, homeless and hurting.

For individuals who have experienced homelessness, the pathway out of this cycle can be extremely challenging. In 2010, the John Howard Society of Fredericton completed construction of 12 new affordable housing units specifically designated to house chronically and episodically homeless individuals. While this project has been incredible successful (seeing an 83% reduction in emergency and institutional service use, such as, police, ambulance, hospital, justice system interventions, etc… As of 2017 we have grown to 20 affordable housing units and have started constructing an additional four units opening in early 2019.

Contact Us

John Howard Society of Fredericton

John Barrow Executive Director
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.603.2250
email info@blueseafoundation.org

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 23, 2019!

Times

• 4 pm - Registration opens

• 5 pm - Opening Ceremonies

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

• 6 pm - Registration closes

• 6 pm - 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 at registration upon arrival

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.

Waiver Form for those 17 and under with parent/guardian signature

Registration Type

• 0-10 Free

• 11-17 - Youth (fundraise a minimum of $75 or pay a registration fee) *18+ - Adult (fundraise a minimum of $150 or pay a registration fee)

For those who chose to pay the non-refundable registration fee, the early bird cost of $25 applies until Sunday, February 17th. After that, the fee will be $40.

Have questions?

Route Details

Route Options include:

2 km walk

5 km walk

10 km walk

Rest stops will be available on all routes.

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 Sheet 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.