$52,17452%Goal:
$100,000
London
Hosted by Mission Services of London
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.
Community Sponsors
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London Scoreboard
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About Mission Services of London
ABOUT MISSION SERVICES OF LONDON
Founded in 1951, Mission Services of London is a Christian faith based, non-profit, social service organization serving London and area. Our mission is to actively respond to people experiencing need, affirm human dignity and inspire hope. We do this through our five branches of service, including offering meals, safe emergency and transitional shelter, counselling, referrals and addiction treatment, shelter diversion and providing basic needs items to individuals and families.
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By walking in the chill of the night, participants will feel a hint of the challenges faced by someone experiencing homelessness during a cold winter, while raising vital funds to provide much-needed support for individuals in need.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!
StartGoogle Map
295 Rectory St, London, ON N5Z 0A3
We will be starting and finishing at BMO Centre London this year. There is ample parking at the back.
The route will take you past several Mission Services of London program sites this year, including the Mission Store, Men's Mission and the new location for Quintin Warner House (addiction treatment).
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
- 5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + Go Home
Not able to join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll register to 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: All 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.
- 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- 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 here: FAQ: pets.
Check-In
- All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
- 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.
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 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 sheet.
- 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: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.org.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event 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!
London Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
The 2.5K out and back route ensures that no one gets lost! You simply walk down York Street to the Men's Mission, grab a hot beverage and then turn around and walk back to the BMO.
This route will take you in and through central downtown London and then all the way out to Old East Village. If your boots were made for walking, this route is for you!
2022 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favourite photos from CNOY 2022 nationwide - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers who sent them in!
Contact Us
CNOY London 2023
Sionainn Pryce-Hynes Development Officer - Events & Gifts-in-Kind
Phone 519.433.2807x2109
Email spryce-hynes@missionservices.ca