Oceanside/​Parksville

2018 WALK Day Photos

Photo Credit: Bill Saffin

About ICCS Oceanside/​Parksville

Island Crisis Care Society has been providing service in the Oceanside area since 2003 when Hirst House opened. In 2014 we received federal funding to hire an outreach worker and provided 5 rent subsidies. Unfortunately, the funding did not continue. The funds raised through Coldest Night of the Year in 2016 enabled us to continue the supports necessary to maintain housing for these individuals. Our greatest achievement has been the community working together to support the most vulnerable people in Oceanside. We have formalized a Homelessness/Housing Outreach Support Team (HOST) from different agencies who support the clients collaboratively.

Community Sponsors

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Contact Us

ICCS Oceanside/Parksville

Patricia Anderson Event Coordinator
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!

Island Crisis Care Society has been serving Oceanside for 13 years with Hirst House. 3 years ago we joined with the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness to apply for funding to start a Housing First programme. The first year we received money and since then the money from the WALK has supported this important programme which houses and supports many clients.

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Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville, BC

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:

• 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 - walk the 5km route twice

Rest stops will be available at Pacific Brimm

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 if you didn't fill out on line

• good walking waterproof shoes/boots

• warm coat & mitts

• flashlight

Please don't bring your pets along for the walk!

Come prepared while keeping an eye on the expected weather.

Oceanside/​Parksville Maps

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