Coldest Night of the Year returns to Goderich on Feb. 28

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) will host the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk on Saturday, February 28 in Goderich.

By fundraising and walking, participants help support the Huron Homelessness Initiative, including emergency shelter for women and children escaping violence, youth shelter supports, counselling services, food insecurity, Heart to Home, transitional housing and the Huron Supportive Housing Advocate.

Six years ago, Bernice Glenn, captain of Bernie’s Bunch and CNOY Goderich committee member, joined the CNOY in Goderich to help those living on the street.

As she heads into her seventh year involved with CNOY, Glenn cannot believe the community continues to face this crisis, one that continues to grow.

“More than ever, the need is real,” Glenn stressed.

“Please do whatever you can to support this event and to educate yourself before speaking. The people who endure their gruelling elements are someone’s neighbour, friend, colleague, son, daughter, brother or sister. Please, be kind. Help however you can. Register, donate, walk, and if nothing else, offer a simple hello t those who need us more than ever.”

Participants who raise over $150 (or $75 for youth under 18) will receive a CNOY toque. Details on toque pick-ups to follow.

For updates, follow the Goderich Coldest Night of the Year on Facebook.

Leading up to the event, UWPH thanks returning Lead Sponsor Jayden’s Mechanical, along with Canadian Tire Goderich, Capital Power, Compass Minerals, McDonald’s Goderich and the West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company.

Visit cnoy.org for more information or to register as an individual or team.