$88,121117%Goal:
$75,000
Toronto Forest Hill
Hosted by Ve'ahavta
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
Toronto Forest Hill (Ve'ahavta) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2024 CNOY Photos
Here's an early collection of our fave CNOY 2024 pics from across North America - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.
Toronto Forest Hill Scoreboard
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The Challenge
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About Ve'ahavta
“Being on the streets… you're you don't know what it's what's going to happen every day. So you're living one day at a time. You don't know if someone's going to come after you and you don't know where food is going to come from.” – Vines, Ve’ahavta client
Ve'ahavta addresses the longstanding societal problem of poverty while simultaneously mobilizing volunteers to act and make a difference. Our Mobile Jewish Response to Homelessness outreach van program provides immediate relief and referrals to people facing homelessness, poverty, and hardship. Each night, our two vans visit several locations in downtown Toronto and Scarborough to deliver essential supplies, including nutritious meals, clothing, hygiene kits, and harm reduction kits.
Coldest Night of the Year not only creates awareness about the challenges people affected by poverty and homelessness face – it is an opportunity to raise vital funds to help meet the growing demand for Ve’ahavta’s lifesaving and life-changing programs.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 24, 2024!
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Beth Tzedec Congregation
1700 Bathurst St, York, ON M5P 3K3
Our walk will kick-off after Shabbat on February 24. Check-in will open at 7 pm and the walk will commence at 7:30 pm.
With your safety in mind, extra precautions, including an increase in security, will be in effect during the event.
Schedule
- 7:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 7:30 pm: Move Send-off
- 8:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 9:00 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!
Toronto Forest Hill Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
Contact Us
CNOY Toronto Forest Hill 2024
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email torontoforesthill@cnoy.org