$59,248105%Goal:
$56,000
St. Marys
Hosted by Outreach Worker and Nourish Market
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 24, 2024 - team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.
Community Sponsors
St. Marys (Outreach Worker and Nourish Market) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2024 CNOY Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing volunteer photographers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.
St. Marys Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
The Challenge
Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!
About Outreach Worker and Nourish Market
United Way Perth-Huron's St. Marys Community Committee invites you to walk on February 24th in support of individuals experiencing homelessness, hunger and hurt in the St. Marys community.
Walk to support the The St. Marys Community Outreach Worker who offers facilitation, education, and referrals for residents needing support including life skills, mental health, homelessness, and addictions, along with providing short-term support and help connecting community members to important services, and delivering community education and outreach, including neighbourhood mediation.
Walk to support the Nourish Equal Access Market; offering fresh, nutritious, locally sourced produce and meats to residents facing food insecurity. Nourish happens the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the United Church and is open to everyone.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 24, 2024!
We're excited you are joining us for the St. Marys Coldest Night of the Year walk. This is our largest annual fundraiser, supporting important United Way programming in our community.
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2/3 Hall Pyramid Recreation Centre
317 James St S, St Marys ON N4X1A6
We are meeting in the 2/3 hall of the Pyramid Centre (entrance on the east side of building).
Local Details
Parking
There will be plenty of parking available in the Pyramid Centre Parking lot. Please note the event starts and ends in the 2/3 Room of the PRC with entrances on the east side of the building.
Rest Stop
The rest stop on our 5km walk will be at the Riverwalk Commons at 84 Water Street. The rest stop for the 2 km walk will be at the United Church. At both locations walkers will have the opportunity to warm up and use the rest room.
Post-Event Meal
After our walk we will enjoy a light snack of soup made by Chef Nathan Brown using ingredients from the Nourish Market as well as cookies from our sponsor McDonalds.
If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please feel free to reach out to our event director Chris at cschroer@perthhuron.unitedway.ca. Thank you everyone for participating, walking, sponsoring, donating and volunteering.
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2025!
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 24, 2024 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 18 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!
St. Marys Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
5 km rest stop: Riverwalk Commons 84 Water St S, St Marys ON N4X rwcommons.com
2 km rest stop: St. Marys United Church 85 Church St. South St Marys, Ontario N4X 1B3
Contact Us
CNOY St. Marys 2024
Chris Schroer Participant & Donor Services
Phone 5192717730x231
Email cschroer@perthhuron.unitedway.ca