CNOY is a winterrific, family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Team up, fundraise, and walk because… it’s cold out there.
Thank you to everyone who took part in Coldest Night of the Year. If want to give, THERE’S STILL TIME>>Donations are open until March 31!
Exeter
Goal for 2025: $50,000
Total so far: $77,868
View updates on United Way’s Exeter Coldest Night of the Year Facebook group.
United Way Perth-Huron’s Southern Huron and Area Community Committee invites you to walk with them to end chronic homelessness.
Walk in support of the Southern Huron Connection Centre in Exeter; that offers basic needs such as light meals, a shower, washroom facilities and laundry along with support through partnerships with numerous agencies.
Walk in support of the Huron Homelessness Initiative in Exeter; including programs such as the Huron supportive housing worker, shelter for women, children and youth, and transitional housing for men.
Homelessness isn’t just about sleeping on the streets. A person may be in a temporary shelter, incarcerated without a place to go afterwards or “couch surfing”.
Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 for the Coldest night of the Year fundraising walk and you too can play a vital role in support those most in need right here in our community.
Top 5 Fundraising Teams:
- McCann Group
- Exeter CRC
- Grand Bend Winter Walkers
- TR-E Huggers
- Exeter Bible Fellowship
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Jesse McCann
- Marique Crossen and Family
- John Smits
- Cheryl Masson
- Dawn & Errol Butler
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Lead: Hayter’s Farm
- Gold: Hay Communications, Ideal Supply
- Silver: AXIOM Mutual Insurance, White Squirrel Cares Foundation
- Bronze: Canadian Tire Exeter, McDonald’s Exeter, McDonald’s Grand Bend
- In-Kind: Dairy Queen Exeter, Exeter Christian Reformed Church, Smokey Hollow, Uptown Sweets
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Michelle Millar.
Goderich
Goal for 2025: $135,000
Total so far: $174,423
For updates, photos and video follow United Way’s Goderich Coldest Night of the Year Facebook group.
United Way Perth-Huron’s Goderich and Area Community Committee invites you to walk and fundraise with us through the Coldest Night of the Year and help local individuals experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger in Goderich and the surrounding area.
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.
Homelessness isn’t just about sleeping on the streets. It affects almost every aspect of life including family well-being, employment and physical and mental health. Eighty per cent of homelessness is hidden or unreported.
On Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, you can make a difference and support those in need by participating in the Coldest Night of the Year.
The Seaforth Community Circle Group is walking as part of the Goderich event!
- Saturday, February 22
- Walk starts at 10 a.m. at the Seaforth Town Hall
- Light meal and refreshments in basement of Seaforth First Presbyterian Church after the walk
- REGISTER HERE to be part of this team!
- Funds will support the NOURISH Equal Access Market in Seaforth (planned opening in April 2025)
The Clinton community is walking as part of the Goderich event!
- Friday, February 21
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Details on Clinton teams to register with to come!
Top 5 Fundraising Teams:
- Oh My Goderich
- Bernie’s Bunch
- BluffsStrong
- Wonderful Walking Women (and some amazing men)
- Goderich Rotarians and Friends
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Councillor Randy Carroll
- Mayor Trevor Bazinet
- Bernice Glenn
- Cheryl Dunn
- Bruce Thomasson
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Lead: Jayden’s Mechanical
- Gold: Bruce Power, Capital Power, Compass Minerals, Goderich Lions Club, Ideal Supply, Township of ACW
- Silver: Everspring Farms, Excalibur Insurance, Meridian Credit Union, White Squirrel Cares Foundation
- Bronze: Canadian Tire Goderich, Libro Credit Union Clinton, Libro Credit Union Goderich, McDonald’s Goderich, Murray McKercher Lawyers, West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company
- In-kind: AI Insurance Organization, Goderich Legion Branch 109, Steve and Mary’s On The Square, Zehrs Goderich
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Michelle Millar.
North Perth
Goal for 2025: $63,000
Total so far: $43,351
Join United Way’s Coldest Night of the Year – North Perth Facebook group.
United Way Perth-Huron’s North Perth Community Committee invites you to fundraise and walk with us in the Coldest Night of the Year to raise vital support for local individuals experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
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.
Walk to support mental health counselling for families and individuals, early intervention counselling for North Perth youth, and counselling for children who have witnessed domestic violence.
Walk to support the long-term goal of more housing in North Perth through United Housing.
Together, we can help people in our community become and stay housed, today and in the future.
Top 5 Fundraising Teams:
- North Perth Community Committee
- Ward & Uptigrove
- Jube Station
- LMC Peace Walkers
- The Cox Family
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Tom Soltys
- Stacey Romat
- Jodi Town
- Amy Weber
- Joyce Klumpenhouwer
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Gold: Behrns Metal Fabricating, Ideal Supply
- Bronze: Canadian Tire Listowel, Cross Heating and Air Conditioning, DQ Listowel, Josslin Insurance, New Horizons Rehabilitation Services, Rob Carere Flooring, Silo Plumbing, Tarbush Dickey Giller and Associates, Ward & Uptigrove, Williams Drainage
- In-kind: Fresh Start Bakery, McDonald’s Listowel – Deck B Foods, Tim Horton’s Listowel, Wendy’s Listowel
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Todd Kasenberg.
St. Marys
Goal for 2025: $68,000
Total so far: $46,890
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.
Funds raised through CNOY will support two important programs:
1) Walk to support the The St. Marys Community Outreach Worker who offers facilitation, education, and referrals for residents needing support including life skills, mental health, homelessness, and addictions, along with providing short-term support and help connecting community members to important services, and delivering community education and outreach, including neighbourhood mediation.
2) Walk to support the Nourish Equal Access Market; offering fresh, nutritious, locally sourced produce and meats to residents facing food insecurity. Nourish happens the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the United Church and is open to anyone.
Top 5 Fundraising Teams:
- Better Together
- T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More
- Icicle Picklers
- St. Marys Healthcare Foundation
- St. Marys Curling Club Rockers
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Marco D’Angelo
- Pamela Zabel
- Julie Docker Johnson
- Elena Dumitru
- Gwen Bradley
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Lead: McDonald’s St. Marys
- Gold: Ideal Supply
- Silver: St. Marys Dentistry, St. Marys Healthcare Foundation, St. Marys Landscaping
- Bronze: Easy Lift Doors, Forman Electric, Meridian Credit Union, Peak Select Realty, St. Marys Insurance, Vet Purchasing
- In-Kind: Jayne Fuller Photography
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Chris Schroer.
Stratford
Goal for 2025: $200,000
Total so far: $222,292
For updates, pictures and video join UWPH’s Stratford Coldest Night of the Year Facebook group.
You’re invited to join us for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk in support of local individuals experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger in the Stratford and area community.
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
Open five days a week there are typically about 35 visitors a day. Serving 312 unique visitors last year!
Together, we can build a brighter future.
Shelterlink Youth Services‘ mission is to support youth experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, through prevention, advocacy, shelter, and community connection services.
They have 15 short-term emergency beds, but our services extend far beyond simply providing shelter for youth. They focus on prevention and diversion strategies to assist at-risk individuals before they even enter their facility. Additionally, they offer ongoing support to youth after they leave the shelter, ensuring they have the resources and guidance they need to thrive.
Join us on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 for the Coldest Night of the Year and fundraise to help support Shelterlink’s emergency shelter and outreach programs serving youth in Perth.
Top 5 Fundraising Teams:
- Monteith Ritsma Phillips
- The Sweet Samuels
- Stratford Anglicans
- Team Haggis
- Shelterlink Sprouts – Board and Staff
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Martin Ritsma
- Jana Bayer-Smith
- Joanna Gordon
- Lucas Ryan
- John Wolfe
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Lead: Core Fuels, McDonald’s Stratford
- Gold: Ideal Supply, Mark’s, Stratford Orthodontics
- Silver: Home Depot, Tri-Tech Pinnacle Group
- Bronze: Black Creek Physiotherapy, Coventry Animal Hospital/Mitchell Veterinary Services, GOTECH, Home & Company Real Estate, Libro Credit Union, Malt Staging and Design, McDonald’s Mitchell, Peter Maranger & Associates, Robert Ritz Architect, Romeo Optometry, Sinclair Pharmacy, Westlandyn Farms
- Ad Sponsor: Monteith Ritsma Phillips LLP
- In-Kind: Features of Stratford, Soup Surreal
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Sonya Heyen.
Wingham
Goal for 2024: $30,000
Total so far: $32,140
Join United Way’s Wingham Coldest Night of the Year Facebook group.
United Way Perth-Huron’s Northern Huron and Area Community Committee invites you to walk with them to end chronic homelessness.
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.
Homelessness isn’t just about sleeping on the streets. A person may be in a temporary shelter, incarcerated without a place to go afterwards or “couch surfing”. It affects almost every aspect of life including family well-being, employment and physical and mental health.
Blyth is walking as part of the Wingham event!
- Saturday, February 15th
- 10 a.m. start at the Blyth United Church
- Refreshments and snacks in church basement after walk
- Blyth team will be set up under the Wingham location (details and a link to register will follow soon)
- Funds support the Northern Huron Connection Centre
Top 5 Fundraising Teams:
- Wingham Walkers
- Madill Mustangs
- Huron Bruce NDP
- Lucknow Community Team
- Blyth Lions Club
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Gary and Maureen Lisle
- Dionne Smith
- Roger and Jeanette Sears Stryker
- Emily Stutzman
- Kathy Gibson
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Gold: Ideal Supply
- Bronze: Avenir Energy Ltd., Corteva Agriscience, Howick Mutual Insurance Company, Libro Credit Union, McDonald’s Wingham
- In-Kind: 101.7 The One, Foodland Wingham, Maitland River Community Church, Maitland Welding and Machining
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Lisa Harper.
How become a Team CAPTAIN
Once you’ve registered, your team and name will show up on the scoreboard and on our location page too!
(Note: it takes 5–10 minutes to appear)
- Visit cnoy.org and click the big REGISTER button
- Create your new account (or sign in to your account from last year)
- Select the LOCATION where you’ll be walking and continue
- Click to accept the WAIVER and continue
- Under REGISTRATION TYPE, click CREATE A TEAM
- Name your team (and write a brief description)
- Accept or increase your fundraising goal (this can be edited later)
Once you’ve registered, your team will show up on the regional CHARITY PAGE.
You can begin recruiting team members and raising funds immediately!
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How to JOIN a TEAM
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- Visit cnoy.org and click the big REGISTER button
- Create your new account (or sign in to your account from last year)
- Select the LOCATION where you’ll be walking and continue
- Click to accept the WAIVER and continue
- Click JOIN A TEAM (or register individually if you wish and join a team later)
- Search for your TEAM by name or captain name
- Select that team from the list and proceed to complete registration
SPONSORS helping their communities through CNOY and United Way
Corporate sponsors of our community walks are an important part of CNOY! Want to be a part of this great local event? Talk to your local United Way representative about a sponsorship or call the United Way offices in Stratford at 1-877-818-8867 or 519-271-7730.