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About Pictou County Roots for Youth Society

Pictou County Roots for Youth is committed to ending youth homelessness in our community. We serve youth aged 16-24 and operate a 4-bed shelter that provides temporary accommodation. We are committed to helping youth end their homelessness permanently, and work through a 4-step process with each young person to that end.

In September 2017 we opened 2 transition houses so youth leaving Roots can have access to safe and affordable housing while rebuilding their lives and continuing to make use of the supports available through our staff and programs.

We also open our house daily so that ANY young person can eat, get online, do laundry, grab a shower, and find a sympathetic listening ear.

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Contact Us

Pictou County Roots for Youth Society

Jan Keefe Administrator
toll free 1.877.743.3413 / phone 519.603.2250
email info@blueseaphilanthropy.org

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Event Day Details

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

This year's CNOY WALK will start at Christian Fellowship Church (489 Abercrombie Rd. New Glasgow). The route will be well marked out and the turnaround point will be the NG Farmer's Market where washrooms and warm drinks will be available for all. Watch the signs for the 2km, 5 km and 10 km routes.

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Christian Fellowship Church

489 Abercrombie Rd. New Glasgow, B2H 1L3

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 opens at 4:00 pm. All walkers must check-in and sign a waiver form before participating.

Registration

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.

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

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 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 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.

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