Fredericton

About Youth In Transition Fredericton

On February 24th, 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 24th, 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 intend on constructing an additional four units in 2018.

Community Sponsors

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Event Day Details

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

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Monsignor Boyd Family Centre

120 Regent St.

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:

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

• All Cash and Cheques payable to "Coldest Night of the Year"

• A 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.

• (you can find the My Results Form in the fundraising hub under 'fundraising'->'download forms')

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 walkers 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.

Fredericton Maps

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