NEWS RELEASE
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE OF NORTH AND CENTRE WELLINGTON
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MINTO – Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington is encouraging the community to team up, fundraise, and walk in The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). This family-friendly, winterrific fundraising walk takes place on the evening of Feb. 22 and supports people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness in Minto, Wellington North, Mapleton and Centre Wellington.
Tens of thousands of Canadians will take to the streets for CNOY with events taking place in 200 cities, towns, and communities across the country. By walking together in the chill of the night, participants will better understand the experience of being on the streets during a cold Canadian winter, while raising funds to aid the work of Community Resource Centre in providing much needed support.
The Minto walk begins and ends at the Harriston Arena, located at 111 George St. S., Harriston. Participants will walk a 2 km or 5 km route, can warm up with toasty drinks at rest stops along the way, and will be able to celebrate their efforts together at the finish line with a warm meal. All those who raise over $150 (or $75 for youth) will also don iconic CNOY toques as they face the cold night.
This is Community Resource Centre’s first year taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year, with a fundraising goal of $20,000. An expected 100 walkers and at least 20 teams, including staff and friends of Community Resource Centre are expected to brave the cold winter's night. As of today’s date a total of 63 walkers and 20 teams have already registered for the event!
Community sponsors so far include Home Hardware Harriston, Wightman Telecom, Minto Auto Centre, MSP Corp. Powered by HLB, Town of Minto, and 88.7 FM the River.
Community Resource Centre has been serving Wellington County for 38 years, and the funds raised in the Coldest Night of the Year will benefit their clients at a time of the year known historically for low levels of giving. The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington is a leader in filling gaps in community services in Wellington County. To learn more about the Community Outreach and Support Services Division or EarlyON Child and Family Centres, you can visit our website or to make a donation.
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