Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!
37 Frank St. Strathroy, ON. N7G 2R3
Start is at 37 Frank St. Youth Centre right across from the town library.
Walk Franks to Royal Bank
right on Front-walk to 4 way stop
at Shoppers cross street to mall &
head back on Front to Albert St -
cross street and head back down
Front at CIBC turn Right to Franks
https://cnoy.org/maps/3391
Schedule
- 4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks
- 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.
- 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
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
About 37 Frank Youth Centre, YFC Strathroy
At the 37 Frank Youth Centre, we ask: how can we help? Our motto is "Frank has your back!"
At 37 Frank we see the hope and potential in all youth. We believe all youth need a place to belong, to be accepted and to feel welcome. At 37 Frank, our vision is to be present in their lives and give hope.
At Frank's, we want to be able to help youth who may be in crisis, at risk, facing homelessness, food insecurity and/or who just need a safe place to hang out. At the Centre - which is open 11AM to 7PM Tuesday to Thursday and 11AM to 6PM on Fridays - we can provide warmth, food, toiletries, clothing, showers, and laundry. We also have been able to open this past year an emergency crash bed and have now been added to the Ontario 211 hotline
If we cannot meet their immediate need, we endeavor to connect them to an organization that can. We strive to be a community hub to connect and support local youth.
Our Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising campaign will not only help us continue serving the needs of the youth of Strathroy, but it will also help continue with the programs and help keep the Youth Centre and the Emergency Crash Bed up and running.
2024 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from CNOY 2024 nationwide. Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!