Kenora
Kenora Fellowship Centre & Jubilee Church of God
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The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 - across the country, close to home!
About Jubilee Church of God
Jubilee Church has been serving those most in need in Kenora and the surrounding area for 25 years. Offering supports such as Food Hampers, Emergency Transportation, Clothing, and Furniture, we aim to serve those experiencing hurt, hunger, and/or homelessness right here in our community.
We invite you to join us for the annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 as we raise vital support for our neighbours who are most vulnerable. One seemingly-small act of love and generosity can have a big impact on someone's life and it sure feels good to do good.
About Kenora Fellowship Centre
We are a non-profit Indigenous Ministry who provides daily outreach and supports to people who are working hard to navigate life's hardships and also those under-housed, facing food insecurity, mental health and addictions. So many people are dealing with life crisis and efforts to maintain a quality of life with less resources.
Our daily Drop-in centre is a safe space where we provide twice daily hot meals of breakfast and lunch. We also have a 8am - 4pm coffee corner. We provide public bathrooms, laundry, and other hygiene items. We provide a clothing bank, public phone and other administrative supports. We provide mailing address for those with no fixed address. We also offer a 10 bed Transition housing program which works with the wrap around services in the community to work towards a successful housing arrangement . We promote healing and reconciliation through healing and wellness initiatives and with building capacity with the people we serve. We strive to provide trauma informed supports as well as culturally appropriate services.
We need your help as we strive to make a huge difference in our community to continue our services. Please walk with us for the Coldest Night of the Year on February 28, 2026. Help us as we collectively challenge stereotypes and offer basic supports to people in great need. Coldest Night of the Year helps create awareness about the challenges of those under-housed and living in poverty and its impacts. We strive to provide low barrier services with compassion, great care, and hope for change, equality and fairness.
Our mission is to clothe the naked, help the helpless, to feed the hungry, love the unloved and guide the lost.
Miigwetch, thank you!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
Start location: 208 Water St, Kenora, ON P9N 1S4
Finish location: 215 First St. S. Kenora, ON P9N 1C2
Starting location will be at the Fellowship Centre, registration open at 3pm at 208 Water St. with opening ceremonies at 5pm, registration, time of meet and greet, fellowship, toaue distribution, photo ops with teams and group photos, as well as water and snacks for the walk. The Fellowship centre is in partnership with Jubilee Church to host CNOY in Kenora, Ont.
The finish location will be at Jubilee Church of God (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3tfKra9KH9Ar9M4F9), which offers food vouchers, Christian fellowship and worship services, non perishable food items, grocery services for people with disabilities, clothing, and transportation options by offering rides or by providing Wave two way fare. Jubilee Church offers a community where the love of God and neighbour are celebrated and lived out. They are also a partner for this collaboration for CNOY in the heart of downtown Kenora.
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
- 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
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 28, 2026 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 the age of majority 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!
2025 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from CNOY 2025. Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Kenora 2026
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email kenora@cnoy.org