Terrace
Ksan Society
92 Walkers|23 Teams|28 Volunteers|17 Days Left
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!
About Ksan Society
Ksan takes its name from a First Nations word meaning people of the river of mist – the river of mist being the Skeena River. Ksan House Society has been providing services to the community for over 30 years.
MISSION STATEMENT:
We believe in the inherent value of every human being. We are committed to responding to community need. We empower, assist and support people experiencing gender violence, violence, poverty, homelessness and other forms of oppression/marginalization.
In all our programs we seek to empower the people that utilize our services to enable them to make positive choices in their lives.
Some of Ksan Society Programs:
Emergency Shelter
Transition House
Extreme Weather
Donation Room
Furniture Shed
Subsidized Housing
Low-income housing
Ksan Place- Community Center
Foodshare
Homeless Prevention Program
Support Recovery
Transitional Units
Scattered Housing
Turning Point Housing Connections
Pet Program
Stopping the Violence Counsellor
Stopping the Violence Outreach
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Community Sponsors
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!
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!
2024 CNOY Photos
Here's a collection of our favorite photos from CNOY 2024 nationwide. Special thanks to our many amazing volunteer photographers!
Contact Us
CNOY Terrace 2025
Kylie Nelson Executive Assistant
Phone 2506418752
Email kylie.nelson@ksansociety.ca