You may think it’s cold now, but the Coldest Night of the Year is actually this Saturday, Feb. 22. It’s North House’s annual family-friendly walk that hopes to raise money for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. By walking during the cold winter weather, participants are meant to feel a hint of the challenge faced by those experiencing homelessness during winter.
This year, North House’s goal is to reach $60,000, which will be used to purchase a passenger van that can transport vulnerable people to appointments.
Participants can register online to walk either 2 or 5 km, beginning at the North House location on Elgin Park Drive (by the Rexall). People can register teams, donate or sign-up to volunteer online at cnoy.org/uxbridge. Those who cannot participate can consider donating to the North House team at cnoy.org
Check in on Saturday will begin at 4 p.m., and after a few remarks by organizers, the walk will begin at 5. A light meal will be served beginning at 6 p.m., and walkers should be ready to return home and get warm by 7.