What is CNOY?
The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is a national fundraising event when tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home and shine a light of welcome and inclusion. Chimo’s CNOY is our signature event where community members come together, walk to raise funds in support of our programs and services.
- We walk through the cold and dark on February 25, 2023, to declare our concern for people who have no home and take shelter in nooks and crannies.
- We walk for those whose days are a battle to house and feed their families and whose nights are filled with fear and frustration.
- We walk for those driven from home by violence and abuse. And we walk for people overwhelmed by isolation, guilt, and despair.
- We walk humbly, realizing that anyone can lose their footing and then lose everything else.
Each step we take brings someone closer to safety, health and home, as together, we raise funds for organizations whose commitment and work transforms peoples’ lives.
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- Date: February 25, 2023, Saturday 5-8pm
- Where: Gilmore Park United Church, 8060 No 1 Rd, Richmond
- What: Participants register to walk 2km + 5km, whether at a main event, or offsite with their team.
- Who: Everyone is welcome! CNOY is family-friendly – participants range in age from toddlers (with parents of course) to active seniors.
- How: Register here as a walker to raise money for Chimo – you can walk by yourself, join a team, start a team or volunteer at the event.
No Registration Fee: CNOY is 100% free to join! Everyone is welcome to come and fundraise for their local CNOY charity.
Impact: By walking in the cold, you’ll feel a hint of the challenge faced by those experiencing homelessness during winter. By fundraising, you’ll be contributing much-needed money to Chimo that is bringing hope and help to people in your community who need support.
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