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Yarmouth

SHYFT Youth Services Society

28 Walkers|11 Teams|11 Volunteers|14 Days Left

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!

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About SHYFT Youth Services Society

SHYFT Youth Services opened on January 5, 2011 and offers residential and outreach supports for homeless and at-risk youth in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties.

SHYFT can provide temporary housing for up to seven youth (ages 16 - 24). In addition to residential services, SHYFT offers programs and workshops. Outreach youth can also access washroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities. Meals at SHYFT are prepared and shared by youth and staff.

SHYFT offers the following services/supports:

- Transitional housing (for up to seven youth)

- Twenty-four hour staff support

- Access to a safe and friendly environment

- Programs and workshops as determined by youth

- Referrals to other services

- Support for youth to develop goals and plans

- Shared meal planning and preparation

- Laundry facilities

- Telephone and internet access

Yarmouth 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
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Challenge Teams

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

SHYFT Youth Services

Shanna Grant

5

1,097.60

2

TEAM RBC YARMOUTH

Jane Potter

5

525.00

3

Parkers Team

Stephanie LeBlanc

4

300.00

4

Evangel Walks

Michaela LeBlanc

2

195.00

5

Scotia Garden Seafood

Holly Campbell

2

100.00

6

BVM NOVA SCOTIA

Devin Leblanc

1

100.00

7

Team Burke

Jessica Burke

1

30.00

8

Aidaen's Place Youth Support Hub

Kait Smith

1

9

YACRO

Neil Mullen

1

10

Sobeys Yarmouth

Colin Gates

1

11

Alternative Programs for Youth and Families

Morgan MacDonald-Robart

1

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Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Shanna Grant

SHYFT Youth Services

4

957.60

2

Robert MacLeod

TEAM RBC YARMOUTH

5

275.00

3

David Nelson

TEAM RBC YARMOUTH

4

250.00

4

Sharon Stewart

Evangel Walks

3

195.00

5

Muriel Ferguson

2

120.00

6

Brittany Winchester

SHYFT Youth Services

3

100.00

7

Devin Leblanc

BVM NOVA SCOTIA

2

100.00

8

Larry Sweeney

Parkers Team

2

85.00

9

Stephanie LeBlanc

Parkers Team

1

50.00

10

Lee Sweeney

Parkers Team

1

50.00

11

Parker Doucette

Parkers Team

1

50.00

12

Holly Campbell

Scotia Garden Seafood

1

50.00

13

Hannah White

Scotia Garden Seafood

1

50.00

14

Jessica Burke

Team Burke

1

30.00

15

Sarah Crosby

TEAM RBC YARMOUTH

16

Morgan MacDonald-Robart

Alternative Programs for Youth and Families

17

Wanda Boudreau

18

Colin Gates

Sobeys Yarmouth

19

Michaela LeBlanc

Evangel Walks

20

Victoria Samson

SHYFT Youth Services

21

Colleen Moulaison

22

Hailey Fay

SHYFT Youth Services

23

Kait Smith

Aidaen's Place Youth Support Hub

24

Neil Mullen

YACRO

25

Shirley boudreau Boudreau

26

Sydnie Goreham

SHYFT Youth Services

27

Tammy Collins

TEAM RBC YARMOUTH

28

Jane Potter

TEAM RBC YARMOUTH

#

Organization

Team Name

Members

Raised

1

RBC

TEAM RBC YARMOUTH

5

525.00

2

Evangel Walks

Evangel Walks

2

195.00

3

YACRO

YACRO

1

4

Sobeys Inc.

Sobeys Yarmouth

1

Top Challengers

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Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!

Start/Finish Google Map

372 Pleasant Street

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 2L2

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 Goodbye + see you in 2026!

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 22, 2025 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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Yarmouth Maps

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2024 CNOY Photos

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Contact Us


CNOY Yarmouth 2025

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

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