16%$16,190Goal: $100,000
Waterloo
Supportive Housing of Waterloo
66 Walkers|15 Teams|7 Volunteers|41 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!
About Supportive Housing of Waterloo
Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) believes that housing is a fundamental human right that every member of our community should have access to. We believe in providing the wraparound supports needed in order to remove barriers that inhibit individuals from achieving physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. SHOW has 3 buildings that each cater to the specific needs of their residents including; affordable housing units, supportive housing for seniors, and supportive housing units for those that have experienced chronic homelessness.
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Teams
Walkers
Community Sponsors
Waterloo (Supportive Housing of Waterloo) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Kindred Credit Union
Supporting Sponsor
McCarter Grespan Lawyers
Supporting Sponsor
Home Depot
Rest Stop Sponsor
Wilmot Tech
Route Sponsor
RLB LLP
Route Sponsor
GSP Group Inc.
Route Sponsor
GR Garrity Appliance Services Ltd.
Community Sponsor
Willson Sand & Gravel
Community Sponsor
KPMG LLP
Community Sponsor
KPMG LLP
Goods and Services
Top Challengers
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Your steps. Your support. Real impact.
By taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year, you are directly supporting the residents of Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW). Every dollar raised helps provide safe, permanent housing and 24/7 wrap-around supports for individuals who have experienced homelessness and face complex barriers to stability.
When you walk, fundraise, or donate, you’re helping SHOW residents build healthier, more secure lives — and reminding them that our community cares.
Together, we’re walking to ensure no one has to face the cold alone.
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.
- 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!
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2025 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from CNOY 2025. Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Waterloo 2026
Leigh-Ann Christian Donor Engagement Coordinator
Phone 519.886.8200X103
Email leighannc@showaterloo.org