The Grind Pembroke is a volunteer-driven, incorporated charitable organization (CRA Registration # 763530896RR0001) serving marginalized, low- to no-income community members in Renfrew County through outreach activities located in downtown Pembroke, Ontario. It provides a safe environment in which clients can receive available, non-clinical services in a dignified and confidential manner, and who can socialize and participate in support programs on their journey towards becoming more self-sufficient and fully integrated into community life. The Grind Pembroke strives to be agents of change in the community through its Coffee House Outreach, Shelter Services, Client Services Office, and Youth Services.
Family & Children’s Services of Renfrew County (FCSRC) is a not-for-profit, charitable multiservice agency whose mission and values are to protect and support the development and well being of children, youth and adults in its care through integrated services, prevention and social inclusion. FCSRC is one of two charity partners for the 2019 CNOY event in Renfrew County. The Grind Pembroke is the other charity partner.
Thanks to the generosity of community members in Renfrew County, Coldest Night of the Year 2018 was able to raise over $40,000 to help save the lives of at-risk youth and adults. Homelessness is hidden. Homeless is a silent destroyer of human lives. Homelessness exists in Renfrew County. Please help us stamp it out. Support our efforts on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 as we walk the streets of downtown Pembroke to gain a sense of what it might feel like to live outside.
David Studham Chair, CNOY Pembroke Steering Committee
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email pembroke@cnoy.org
Alison Jones Communications Coordinator
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email pembroke@cnoy.org
Pembroke Armoury, 177 Victoria St., Pembroke, ON
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 at registration upon arrival
Check out the What to Bring section below.
For those who chose to pay the non-refundable registration fee, the early bird cost of $25 applies until Sunday, February 17th. After that, the fee will be $40.
Have questions?
2 km walk
5 km walk
10 km walk
Two rest stops will be available along the routes.
All routes will be well signed.
Route marshalls, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will be available for support along the route.
All walkers 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Come prepared while keeping an eye on the expected weather.
Head South on Victoria St East on Pembroke St E/ON-148 E Then South on Cecilia St to West on Alfred St North on MacKay St/ON-41 N Head West on Pembroke St W Finish at Armouries on Victoria
East on Pembroke St E to Cecelia St then head South to Alfred St/Mary St West to James St North to Pembroke St East finishing at Victoria Street Armouries