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Elliot Lake

Elliot Lake Women's Group Inc.

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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!

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About Elliot Lake Women's Group Inc.

Elliot Lake Women’s Group is the non-profit organization that oversees the operations of our local emergency shelters: Larry’s Place Fresh Start Shelter for Men and Maplegate House for Women. Our services assist those in need between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury Ontario, encapsulating the entirety of the Algoma District. While we receive some government funding - the bulk of our services, especially Larry’s Place Fresh Start for Men, are entirely funded by community sponsors, community members, and events like Coldest Night of the Year.

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In the last year, it has become evident of how quickly those in need of stable shelter, food security, and community supports can suddenly arise in our community. On any given night, Elliot Lake Women’s Group has shelters and supports available for 20 Men, Women and Children. In the last year, we have served over 150 different individuals between our emergency shelter system, transition homes, and service programs.

Our region is facing an increase in homelessness and a need for affordable and stable housing for the most vulnerable members of our community due to the rising cost of living. Now more than ever, we need our community’s assistance to help us to continue to provide access to safe and stable housing, advocacy assistance, healthy meals, emotional, physical, spiritual and social supports, as well as many other opportunities for growth and well being.

With the support of our community, Elliot Lake Women’s Group Inc has been providing emergency shelters for those displaced by intimate partner violence and homelessness since 1982, and with your help we look forward to continuing to provide these invaluable services.

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Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 28, 2026!

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.