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Toronto Danforth

Kennedy House Youth Shelter

53 Walkers|10 Teams|21 Volunteers|24 Days Left

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 - across the country, close to home!

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About Kennedy House Youth Shelter

Kennedy House Youth Shelter is a 30-bed facility located in East York, dedicated to supporting youth aged 16–24 who are experiencing homelessness and facing complex challenges.

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We provide a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment where young people can stabilize, heal, and begin building a brighter future. Our programs address the root causes of homelessness and offer practical support—including access to employment opportunities, permanent housing, nutritious meals, clothing, and essential supplies. We also focus on health and wellness, helping youth stay strong and resilient as they transition toward independence and long-term success.

Toronto Danforth 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 >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

CISV Toronto

Sonia Matheson

11

1,116.00

2

Northam Realty

Hannah Gill

5

650.00

3

The Hot Foot Brigade

Sanj Patel

3

625.00

4

The Dangerous Nights Crew

Theo White

1

520.00

5

St. Barnabas Church

Louise Dightam

3

330.00

6

Starbucks District 224

Tenaya Sasseville

10

310.00

7

Kennedy House General Team

Deirdre MacLeod

3

150.00

8

Warm Vibes Only

Leonard Nolasco

1

125.00

9

Alterna Savings

Sebastian Pinto

11

40.00

10

Walking Alive

Evan Nott

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Theo White

The Dangerous Nights Crew

6

520.00

2

Addison Lyne

Team Cold Fire

6

325.00

3

Tania Barnes

The Hot Foot Brigade

4

325.00

4

Stan Jones

Northam Realty

2

300.00

5

Lauren & Team Queen and Logan

Starbucks District 224

6

275.00

6

Norm Nasser

CISV Toronto

5

250.00

7

Megan Evans Barclay

CISV Toronto

1

250.00

8

Carla Munoz Puente Arnaiz

CISV Toronto

4

215.00

9

Louise Dightam

St. Barnabas Church

2

210.00

10

Sanj Patel

The Hot Foot Brigade

2

200.00

11

Gillian Uy

CISV Toronto

3

200.00

12

Katie Hutt

Northam Realty

2

150.00

13

Deirdre MacLeod

Kennedy House General Team

3

150.00

14

Leonard Nolasco

Warm Vibes Only

3

125.00

15

Maya Bilbao

1

100.00

16

Mary Pierog

The Hot Foot Brigade

1

100.00

17

Neha Agrawal

CISV Toronto

1

100.00

18

Helen Taylor

St. Barnabas Church

2

60.00

19

Bond Harper

St. Barnabas Church

2

60.00

20

Ryan Jones

Northam Realty

1

50.00

21

Olive De Ridder & Team Bingham

Starbucks District 224

2

35.00

22

Laura, Raul, Tamara and Marcelo Perlman

CISV Toronto

23

Mark Akey

Starbucks District 224

24

Emily Graci

Alterna Savings

25

Mark Akey and Team Warden Eglinton

Starbucks District 224

26

Sonia Matheson

CISV Toronto

27

Amy Bilodeau

28

Alex Boese

Starbucks District 224

29

Nathan Ford

Starbucks District 224

30

Tenaya Sasseville

Starbucks District 224

31

Hannah Gill

Northam Realty

32

Cindy Bruce-Barrett

Kennedy House General Team

33

Donna Wright

34

DonnaLee & Team 1960

Starbucks District 224

35

Sebastian Pinto

Alterna Savings

36

Ann Stathakos-Diamantis

Alterna Savings

37

Vidhi Bhatt

Alterna Savings

38

sathees Prathab

Alterna Savings

39

Lauren Clegg

CISV Toronto

40

Grace Kwan

Alterna Savings

41

Sharon Thanuraj

Alterna Savings

42

Mariane & Front and Berkeley Starbucks

Starbucks District 224

43

Evan Nott

Walking Alive

44

Vivian Manyara

Kennedy House General Team

45

Natalie Mounter

CISV Toronto

46

Maryam Hatami

Northam Realty

47

LORI GOUDOGIANIS

Alterna Savings

48

Jessica Chortyk

Alterna Savings

49

valentina peresi

CISV Toronto

50

Liza Kuskelin-Savoia

Alterna Savings

51

Sandra Chen

CISV Toronto

52

Michelle Cruden

Starbucks District 224

Community Sponsors

Toronto Danforth (Kennedy House Youth Shelter) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!

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St. Barnabas on the Danforth

361 Danforth Ave, Toronto ON M4K1P1


Please note that parking in the area is limited. However, the church is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Chester Subway Station on Line 2. We encourage attendees to take public transit where possible.

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
  • 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
  • 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!

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 28, 2026 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 the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
  • An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
  • 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!

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Toronto Danforth Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

2025 CNOY Photos

Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!

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Contact Us


CNOY Toronto Danforth 2026

The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email torontodanforth@cnoy.org

Got questions about the Coldest Night of the Year?
info@cnoy.org | 1.877.743.3413