EVENTS
Join us for Coldest Night of the Year — a winterrific event
What is CNOY?
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winter-themed, family-friendly 2.5 or 5 km fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Team up, fundraise, and walk together. Help us change the tune!​
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On February 22, 2025, OIM will be one of 200 charities across Canada that also come alongside the most vulnerable in our communities.
If you're ready to join a team, walk, or start your own team, click the button below! If you don't have a team but would like to participate, join Andrew Murphy on the Ottawa Innercity Ministries team. He would love to have you!​
About the Event
WHEN & WHERE WILL THIS EVENT BE HELD?
On February 22nd, 2025, we will gather at the Metropolitan Bible Church (The Met) at 2176 Prince of Wales Dr, Nepean.
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The 2.5 and 5km routes will take you through a quiet and safe commercial neighbourhood where you will encounter fun and special moments, including CHRI Radio's Fun Team.
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Back in the warmth at The Met, you will enjoy a hot, light meal, sharing laughter with your team, and fun entertainment, including a photobooth for a lasting memory.
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENT?
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!
WHY ARE WE HOSTING THIS EVENT?
This national event provides a unique opportunity for walkers to gain insights and understanding of what OIM’s Outreach teams do daily. OIM’s volunteers walk Ottawa’s streets nightly—not only on the coldest but also on the hottest, wettest, windiest, snowiest nights of the year—with the goal of bringing comfort—basic necessities such as food and warmth—and conversation and connections—to those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and loneliness.​
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CNOY is a special opportunity for OIM to raise funds to fill our Street Outreach carts, meet our Friends' needs at Door Outreach, maintain supplies for Innercity Arts, and support the Veterans participating in our IVOS program.
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During our opening ceremony, we will share about OIM's impact of 2024.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
You can create your own team of family, friends, neighbours, or co-workers. Get people to donate to you and your team.​ Share your team link/fundraising page with everyone you know.​ Share your team link/fundraising page on your social media channels.​ Share OIM’s Coldest Night social media posts with family, friends, and co-workers.​ Donate to a team or walker.​
To sign up:
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Click the toque/hat icon “register to walk + fundraise”
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Read and accept the Waiver. Click “continue”
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Choose the Registration Type (“walk by yourself”/”join a team”/”start a team”)
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Fill out all the registration details
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Have registration issues? Contact info@cnoy.org Or call toll-free 1-877-743-3413
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please contact Andrew, OIM's Communications and Connections Coordinator.
Phone
613-237-6031