$81,441103%Goal:
$79,000
Hamilton Barton
Hosted by Helping Hands Street Mission
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 24, 2024 - team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.
Community Sponsors
Hamilton Barton (Helping Hands Street Mission) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2024 CNOY Photos
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Hamilton Barton Scoreboard
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The Challenge
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About Helping Hands Street Mission
We invite you to join us as we live into our mission to reach out together, with love and respect, in Jesus' name. At Helping Hands Street Mission, our vision is that through friendship-based support we will seek opportunities for every person dealing with social, financial and spiritual poverty to develop relationships, share in resources and feel welcomed into God’s family.
When you walk with us through the Barton Street neighbourhood on February 24, 2024, you will have opportunity to share in the beauty and brokenness of the community we are a part of, and will witness the impact that your fundraising efforts will make to offer spaces of flourishing for each person that is part of the Helping Hands Street Mission community. There is much sadness on Barton Street, as people daily live with the difficult realities of financial, social and spiritual poverty, but there is also so much to celebrate, as the community pulls together to share relationship, resources, and hope.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 24, 2024!
Join us at the Sherman Playhouse Cinema for the premier showing of Part 2 of our Helping Hands Street Mission docuseries! We look forward to sharing this story with all of our walkers before heading off on our walk. Teams will be invited to come for either Wave 1 (doors open at 3:30pm, opening starting at 4 pm) or Wave 2 (doors open at 4:45pm, opening starting at 5:15pm) - check for an email being sent out on February 16 to find out which wave your team is in!
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177 Sherman Ave. North, Hamilton ON L8L 6M8
We will be starting our walk at the Sherman Playhouse Cinema, and ending at the Powell Park Clubhouse. We recommend that you park at Powell Park (270 Birch Ave), and walk over to the Cinema.
Local Details
Parking
Parking is not available at the Sherman Playhouse Cinema. Feel free to have someone drop you off there, and then parking is available at Powell Park (corner of Birch & Barton) or on-street in the neighbourhood. Please note that the walk from the parking lot is 500 m, so time things accordingly!
Rest Stop
We are privileged to have a number of Rest Stops along the route - Barton Branch of the Public Library, a Food Stop at 541 Eatery & Exchange, a walk-by Rest Stop at The Bridge, and a Rest Stop tour through Helping Hands Street Mission.
Walk End
The walk ends at Powell Park - with hot chocolate, coffee and dessert in the Clubhouse! We look forward to celebrating with your team as you finish your walk.
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2025!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 24, 2024 must check-in upon arrival.
- Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
Contact Us
CNOY Hamilton Barton 2024
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email hamiltonbarton@cnoy.org