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.
Exeter
Goal for 2026: $65,000
Total so far: $9,350
View updates on United Way’s Exeter Coldest Night of the Year Facebook page.
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 shelter for women, children and youth, stability and service connection work, and transitional housing.
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 28th, 2026 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:
- Grand Bend Winter Walkers
- Libro Winter Warriors
- GC Financial Solutions Group
- Hayter’s Farm
- Zion’s Warm Hearts Year 3
Top Fundraising Individuals:
- Dawn & Errol Butler
- Benita Ruby
- Kristen Wright Draper
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Gold: Hay Communications, Ideal Supply
- Silver: Axiom Mutual Insurance, Bayley Group Inc., Forever Furniture, White Squirrel Cares Foundation
- Bronze: Canadian Tire Exeter, McDonald’s Exeter, McDonald’s Grand Bend
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Denise Rolleman
Goderich
Goal for 2026: $150,000
Total so far: $27,570
For updates, photos and video follow United Way’s Goderich Coldest Night of the Year Facebook page.
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 escaping violence, shelter supports for youth, the Bridge Housing and Stability program, and transitional housing.
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 28th, 2026, you can make a difference and support those in need by participating in the Coldest Night of the Year.
Top 5 Fundraising Teams:
- Wonderful Walking Women (and some amazing men)
- Bernie’s Bunch
- Trinity Trekkers
- Maitland Trail Hikers
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Chris Crofton
- Beth Blowes
- Kim Burgsma
- Kate Krouskie
- Bernice Glenn
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Lead: Jayden’s Mechanical
- Gold: Capital Power, Compass Minerals, Ideal Supply
- Silver: Cowbell Brewing Co., White Squirrel Cares Foundation
- Bronze: Canadian Tire Goderich, McDonald’s Goderich, West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company
- In-Kind: Goderich Legion Branch 109, Steve and Mary’s On The Square
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Michelle Millar.
North Perth
Goal for 2026: $58,500
Total so far: $10,760
Join United Way’s North Perth Coldest Night of the Year Facebook page.
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
- EFS Plastics
- Ward & Uptigrove
- Listowel CNOY Bears – Mittens & Boots
- Cash Us If You Can
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Tom Soltys
- Stacey Romat
- Brad Bakker
- Mittens & Boots c/o Patti & Chris Fievoli
- Todd Kasenberg
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Gold: Ideal Supply
- Silver: Silo Plumbing, Trillium Mutual Insurance
- Bronze: Josslin Insurance, McDonald’s Listowel, Mornington Communications, New Horizons Rehabilitation Services, Wendy’s Listowel, Williams Drainage
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Todd Kasenberg.
St. Marys
Goal for 2025: $56,000
Total so far: $16,760
Follow United Way’s St. Marys Coldest Night of the Year Facebook page for updates.
United Way Perth-Huron’s St. Marys Community Committee invites you to walk and fundraise with us on February 28th, 2026 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:
- Team Ryan
- United Way Local Love
- T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More
- Team Bradley-Russell
- Icicle Picklers
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Lucas Ryan
- Chris Schroer
- Gwen Bradley
- Marco D’Angelo
- Pamela Zabel
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Lead: McDonald’s St. Marys
- Gold: Ideal Supply
- Silver: St. Marys Dentistry
- Bronze: Easy Lift Doors, Peak Select Realty, St. Marys Insurance
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Chris Schroer.
Stratford
Goal for 2026: $200,000
Total so far: $45,354
For updates, pictures and video join UWPH’s Stratford Coldest Night of the Year Facebook page.
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
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 28th, 2026 for the Coldest Night of the Year and fundraise to help support Shelterlink Youth Services and the Stratford Connection Centre.
Top 5 Fundraising Teams:
- Team Haggis
- The Sweet Samuels
- Stratford Walking Soccer Sloths
- Stratford Snow Striders
- Graceful Walkers
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Jana Bayer-Smith
- Graham Bunting
- Marilyn Holmes
- Cranla Warren
- Ellen Barnett
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Lead: McDonald’s Stratford
- Gold: Ideal Supply, Mark’s, Stratford Orthodontics
- Silver: Sinclair Pharmacy, Tri-Tech Pinnacle Group
- Bronze: Black Creek Physiotherapy, Coventry & Mitchell Veterinary Services, GOTECH, Home & Company Real Estate, Malt Staging and Design, McDonald’s Mitchell, Peter Maranger & Associates Inc., Robert Ritz Architect Inc.,
- Ad Sponsor: Monteith Ritsma Phillips LLP
- In-Kind: Chris’s BBQ & Country Style Catering, Soup Surreal
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Sonya Heyen.
Wingham
Goal for 2026: $40,000
Total so far: $6,920
Join United Way’s Wingham Coldest Night of the Year Facebook page.
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.
Top 5 Fundraising Teams:
- The Wingham Walkers
- Libro Wingham Polar Pacers
- The Haven
- Blyth Lions
- Koonella’s Crew
Top 5 Fundraising Individuals:
- Gary Lisle
- Jordan Nairn
- Brittany Cartwright
- Jeannette King
- Amanda Martyn
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Gold: Ideal Supply
- Bronze: Corteva Agriscience, Howick Mutual Insurance Company, Leslie Motors, Libro Credit Union, McDonald’s Wingham
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.