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!
What would you do if you had nowhere to go? Would you stay out in the cold?
Logifem Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing support and accommodation to vulnerable women and children where they can feel at home to heal and rebuild their lives. Our purpose is to equip and empower women and children to leave the cycle of homelessness and thrive.
For over 35 years Logifem has provided accommodation to women with and without children, experiencing residential instability. We operate two shelters (Maison Benoy and La Lumineuse), 13 transitional apartments, 35 permanent social housing units and offer post-shelter services.
All funds raised by CNOY 2026 will go directly to La Lumineuse, specifically to provide essential services and support for these women and children. The impact of La Lumineuse is undeniable and your support makes this possible.
La Lumineuse, one of Logifem's two shelters, is a vital refuge that provides a safe haven for women and their adolescent children. As one of the only shelters in Montreal that accepts teenage children, La Lumineuse plays a crucial role in keeping families together when many other options would force mothers to be separated from their children. On December 3rd, La Lumineuse will celebrate its 3rd anniversary. Since its opening, the shelter has welcomed 57 mothers and 82 children, including 8 newborn babies. The average stay is around six months.
The women who turn to La Lumineuse face a range of overwhelming challenges—financial instability, post-separation violence, and the struggles that come with immigration. Without La Lumineuse, many would be forced to navigate these hardships alone or risk losing custody of their children.
La Lumineuse is the only first-stage (emergency) women’s shelter in Montreal to offer shelter to women and children up to 17 years of age regardless of the reason that a woman and her children find themselves homeless. In addition, this year we welcomed 5 newborn babies to vulnerable women and helped them through this important bonding phase. They may otherwise have found themselves on the streets.
By providing personalized support tailored to each family’s unique needs, we help these women and children regain stability, rebuild their lives, and re-establish vital connections to other community resources and organizations.
Tour du Canal Lachine, avec un ravitaillement pas loin des Voisines du Canal autour de 2kms
Un aller-retour `a 1km, le long du Canal Lachine
The CNOY Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email montrealsainthenri@cnoy.org