Stratford/Perth Shelterlink serves youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are either homeless or are at-risk of becoming homeless. We provide them with access to food, clothing, shelter, health care, counselling, addictions services, assistance with school, life skills, education, employment and housing.
On February 24th, we will be participating in The Coldest Night of The Year which is a 2k, 5k or 10k walk around the Avon River in Stratford.
Please join us by putting in a team, collecting pledges and walking with us. There will be hot food and warm drinks upon your return to Knox Church.
Our shelter program houses 150 youth per year in Perth County and we are in contact with about 3,000 youth and adults throughout the year who find themselves homeless at any given time.
This will be a fun event for families, work teams, sports teams, youth groups, church groups, corporations, businesses and other not-for-profits.
Let's show Perth County's homeless youth our warmth!
Knox Presbyterian Church
142 Ontario Street
Stratford, ON
Times:
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.
Please come prepared with:
Note:
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.
Please bring:
Come prepared while keeping an eye on the expected weather.
The route will begin and end at Knox Church at 142 Ontario Street in Stratford. The distances are below: 2km - 1 lap of the Avon River 5km - 2 laps of the Avon River 10km - 4 laps of the Avon River