Burnaby
Burnaby Community Services & Society To End Homelessness In Burnaby
96 Walkers|25 Teams|28 Volunteers|35 Days Left
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 - across the country, close to home!
About Burnaby Community Services
Founded in 1971, Burnaby Community Services is a charitable society providing a voice, resources and opportunities to people who need support. We believe change can only happen when people are empowered to improve their lives and their community. Currently, we offer a range of programs and publications to support families with low income and seniors experiencing isolation.
Last year, our team provided support over 130,000 times to people in need. In addition, we have developed new, innovative approaches to breaking the cycles of poverty and isolation, continuously helping make Burnaby a better place to live, work, and play.
Through the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk in Burnaby , vital funds will be raised for our outreach and advocacy work, including the printing and distribution of our Community Outreach Cards, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program & Form Completion Assistance Programs, and providing hampers to unique individuals (who are homeless or at risk of) during Christmas.
About Society To End Homelessness In Burnaby
The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby offers support through an innovative anti-stigma approach to tackling homelessness by providing a single point of access to wraparound services which includes not only providing meals and showers, but also addressing the root causes through education and advocacy.
Our Outreach offers a One-Stop-Shop with 2 weekly drop-in Outreach Resource Centres (ORCs) where guests have opportunities to meet housing outreach workers and social services with access to government assistance and referral, advocacy, medical attention, foot care, hygiene and toiletries, clothing, a hot shower, food pantry, and nutritious hot meals.
Additionally we also operate the Extreme Weather Heat Response in Burnaby during the Summer season when extreme heat events occur.
Beyond these much-needed services, we also raise awareness about the issue of homelessness, fostering empathy and understanding within our community.
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Community Sponsors
Burnaby (Burnaby Community Services & Society To End Homelessness In Burnaby) is super grateful for our fantastic 2026 sponsors! View all sponsors >
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!
Start/Finish Google Map
Marlborough Elementary School
6060 Marlborough Ave
Burnaby, BC, V5H 3L7
access parking lot off the South side of Dover St.
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in
- 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2027!
Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.
Route Details
- Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
- Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
- Signage: Routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
- Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
- No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >
Check-In
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 28, 2026 must check-in upon arrival.
- Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.
- Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Handling Money
- Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the CNOY Head Office.
- Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.
- Cash: You have 2 options:
- 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
- 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY Day.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
- Warm coat and mitts/gloves
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
Burnaby Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
Route begins at Marlborough Elementary School in Burnaby, with a rest stop at BC Housing on Kingsway, then returning to Marlborough Elementary along the same path.
Route begins at Marlborough Elementary School in Burnaby, with a rest stop at BC Housing on Kingsway, then returning to Marlborough Elementary along the same path.
2025 CNOY Photos
Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Burnaby 2026
Carol-Ann Flanagan Event Director
Phone 6049023071
Email info@burnabyhomeless.org