Open Arms will be hosting CNOY 2021 on February 20th, 2021 for the ninth year. The amazing local support for this nation-wide event is an important part of maintaining Open Arms outreach programs (Drop-in centers, Inn From The Cold Emergency Shelter, Food Programming & Supports, Furniture Bank and more). Goals for 2021 include sustaining our newly relaunched year-round shelter program, expanding outreach into western Kings County, to develop true affordable housing and to continue building even stronger relationships and collaboration within the community.
Coldest Night Of the Year requires that a Team Captain recruit and motivate participants from their school, work/office, church, business, service club, group of friends or whatever group you can think of to walk and fundraise for a great cause. In some cases churches, businesses, partner agencies or individuals may already support Open Arms. That regular giving will continue to be the financial base from which we operate as our programming is not government funded. Online registration for this event opened December 1st: coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/annapolisvalley
Coldest Night of the Year is a non-competitive 5km/10km winter walk fundraiser that supports Canadian charities who serve people who are hungry, homeless, and hurting in cities across Canada. *This year participants have a virtual option as well.
• CNOY allows participants the opportunity to experience a hint of the challenges faced by the homeless during a cold Canadian night in the dead of winter, while raising money for a local ‘homeless’ mission or shelter they know - in this case, Open Arms / Inn From The Cold.
• Money is raised as registered teams of walkers participate in a well organized event after having fundraised on behalf of Open Arms. Teams can be any size, but typically range from 5-15 people.
• Team Captains to lead their respective teams in support of a local charity that is entirely community supported.
This is a great group activity and can be a fantastic way to promote your respective business or organization. There is also an opportunity for corporate sponsorship for those interested.
If you have questions specifically to do with Coldest Night Of the Year, please write coldestnight@openarms.ca or call 902-365-3665.