Toronto Leslieville

About Red Door Family Shelter

The Red Door has been providing vital shelter and support services for homeless women and families in Leslieville since 1982. Sadly family homelessness continues to be a pervasive issue that mostly affects women and children. Significantly, over 60% of the people at our shelter each night are children. As a result there is high demand for our services and we help over 360 families each year.

The Coldest Night of the Year event is a great way for the Leslieville community to come together in solidarity and support of families at the shelter. Together we can encourage them while they are going through a difficult time - healing from trauma, overcoming homelessness and rebuilding their lives.

Together we can help women who are fleeing violence at home, families affected by a housing crisis such as eviction, and newcomers and refugees with nowhere else to go.

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Event Day Details

Save the date - Event Day is February 22, 2020!

The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly walk that raises money for charities serving hungry, homeless, and hurting people in our community.

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Riverdale Collegiate Institute

1094 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 2A1

(Gerrard and Jones)

Times

Here's the schedule for Event Day:

• 4 pm: Registration opens

• 5 pm: Opening Ceremonies

• 5:15 pm: Walk begins (all distances)

• 6 pm: Registration closes

• 6 pm: Meal service begins

• 8 pm: Route closes, meal service ends

Yummy Food on Event Day:

Between 6:00 and 8:00 pm a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers.

Registration

Registration Process:

• Registration opens at 4:00 pm.

• All walkers must check-in at registration upon arrival.

• Check out the What to Bring section below.

Registration Types:

• Children 0-10: Free to participate (but you'll need to raise $75 to earn a toque)

• Youth 11-17: Fundraise $75+ to earn your CNOY toque or pay the $25 registration fee

• Adult 18+: Fundraise $150+ to earn your CNOY toque or pay the $25 registration fee

Route Details

• Route Distances: 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km walks.

• Rest stops are available on all routes.

• All routes will be well signed.

• Route marshals, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route.

• All walkers 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

What to Bring

• Cheques made out to Coldest Night of the Year and cash donations

• A completed Pledge Form or My Results Form if you’re bringing cash or cheques

• A signed Waiver Form if:

• You're 17 years and under, or

• You didn’t sign up online before event day

• Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking

• Warm coat and mitts

• A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)

• Extra food or snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities

• A passion for the charity you're walking for

Contact Us

Toronto Leslieville

Kirsten Cooney Fundraising Coordinator & CNOY Team Lead
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 416.577.6659
Email kcooney@reddoorshelter.ca