St. Marys
Outreach Worker and Nourish Market
145 Walkers|30 Teams|30 Volunteers
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!
2025 CNOY Photos
Photo Credit: Jayne Fuller
Thanks to all of our amazing volunteer photographers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.
About Outreach Worker and Nourish Market
United Way Perth-Huron's St. Marys Community Committee invites you to walk and fundraise with us on February 22nd, 2025 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.
St. Marys Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
Community Sponsors
St. Marys (Outreach Worker and Nourish Market) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Top Challengers
Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!
Start/Finish Google Map
Pyramid Recreation Centre
317 James St S, St Marys ON N4X1A6
(519) 284-2160
https://www.townofstmarys.com/en/recreation-and-culture/Pyramid-Recreation-Centre.aspx
This is the start and finish of our walk. It is also were people will be having soup after the event.
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 Goodbye + see you in 2026!
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 22, 2025 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!
St. Marys Maps
Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:
2 km rest stop: St. Marys United Church 85 Church St. South St Marys, Ontario N4X 1B3
The 5km rest stop is at the River Walk Commons on Water St.
Contact Us
CNOY St. Marys 2025
Chris Schroer Event Co-Coorindator
Phone 519.271.7730
Email cschroer@perthhuron.unitedway.ca