United Way Bruce Grey and United Way Perth Huron are nearly ready to host numerous Coldest Night of the Year events.
On February 22, there will be Coldest Night of the Year walks in Saugeen Shores, Kincardine, Meaford, Grey Highlands, Owen Sound, and Hanover. There will also be walks in Goderich, Wingham, North Perth, Stratford, St. Marys, and Exeter.
As part of a nationwide initiative spanning over 170 cities in Canada, this walk raises essential funds to support individuals and families struggling with hunger, homelessness, and poverty-related challenges.
Registration for the event is still open. You can sign up to walk 2 km or 5 km and help raise funds for people in need. You can participate as a walker, team leader, volunteer, or sponsor.
Visit www.cnoy.org to sign up, donate, or learn more about how you can get involved.
Fundraising is ongoing and the walks in Bruce and Grey are nearing their fundraising goals. The numbers so far, as of the morning of February 13 are:
Saugeen Shores:
-Goal: $50,000
-Raised so far: $28,480 (56% of goal)
-Start Location: Southampton Rotary Hall (39 Grey St S, Southampton, ON)
-Time: 4:30 p.m.
-Charity Partner: Southampton Rotary Club
-Sign Up: https://cnoy.org/location/saugeenshores
-Sponsors: Bruce Power and Bruce County Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center
Kincardine:
-Goal: $30,000
-Raised so far: $15,541 (51% of goal)
-Start Location: Kincardine Legion (219 Lambton St.)
-Time: 4:30 p.m.
-Charity Partner: Kincardine Good Food Box Neighbour to Neighbour Initiative
-Sign Up: https://cnoy.org/location/kincardine
-Sponsor: Bruce Power
Meaford:
-Goal: $20,000
-Raised so far: $8,845 (44% of goal)
-Start Location: The Rotary House (34 Trowbridge St W, Meaford)
-Time: 4:30 p.m.
-Charity Partner: Meaford Rotary Club
-Sign Up: https://cnoy.org/location/meaford
-Sponsors Bruce Power
Grey Highlands:
-Goal: $20,000
-Raised so far: $7,500 (37% of goal)
-Start Location: South East Grey Community Health Centre (55 Victoria Ave, Markdale)
-Time: 4:30 p.m.
-Charity Partner: South East Grey Community Health Centre
-Sign Up: https://cnoy.org/location/greyhighlands
-Sponsors: Bruce Power
There are also numerous walks being held across Huron and Perth. Those include:
Exeter:
Goal for 2025: $50,000
View updates on United Way’s Exeter Coldest Night of the Year Facebook group.
Walk in support of the Southern Huron Connection Centre in Exeter.
Goderich:
Goal for 2025: $135,000
For updates, photos and video follow United Way’s Goderich Coldest Night of the Year Facebook group.
Walk to support the Huron Homelessness Initiative including shelter for women and children, shelter supports for youth, Heart to Home, the Housing Liaison, and transitional housing for men.
North Perth (Listowel):
Goal for 2025: $63,000
Join United Way’s Coldest Night of the Year – North Perth Facebook group.
Walk for those facing sudden financial challenges and help keep them housed through United Way’s Urgent Needs Fund, providing financial support for local people when they need it most.
St. Marys:
Goal for 2025: $68,000
Follow United Way’s St. Marys Coldest Night of the Year Facebook group for updates.
United Way Perth-Huron’s St. Marys Community Committee invites you to walk and fundraise with us on February 22nd, 2025 in the Coldest Night of the Year to raise vital support for individuals experiencing homelessness, hunger, and hurt within the St. Marys community.
Stratford:
Goal for 2025: $200,000
For updates, pictures and video join UWPH’s Stratford Coldest Night of the Year Facebook group.
Walk to support the United Way Stratford Connection Centre operated by CMHA Huron-Perth, a place for those experiencing homelessness—or those at risk of becoming homeless—to go to connect with services, shower, do laundry and have a meal. Learn more.
Wingham:
Goal for 2024: $50,000
Join United Way’s Wingham Coldest Night of the Year Facebook group.
Walk in support of the Northern Huron Connection Centre, a welcoming place offering basic needs such as light meals, a shower, washroom facilities and laundry along with support through partnerships with numerous agencies.