CNOY 2026, FEB 28th

CNOY 2026, FEB 28th

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 28th, 2026 to team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.

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Poster with the headline 'Get Involved!' showing a woman in a yellow beanie, a logo for YWCA Niagara Region, and information about volunteering, sponsorship, and joining a team for a local CNOY event.
A woman and two children in winter clothing, smiling, standing in a snowy outdoor area with cars in the background, wearing matching blue hats that say 'coldest night of the year'.
Winter gear, warm beverage, team, snacks, sunglasses, earbuds, hand warmers, and a group walking in the snow, related to YWCA's Coldest Night of the Year event.
People walking outside during winter, wearing jackets and knit hats, along a sidewalk next to a busy road, with trees and cars in the background at sunset.
Two young volunteers participating in Coldest Night of the Year event, wearing blue jackets and orange safety vests, standing outdoors next to a yellow pole and a blue sign, smiling and holding event flags.
A group of people walking on a sidewalk during sunset in cold weather, dressed in warm coats, hats, and boots.
A large group of people standing outside of a church building in cold weather, wearing winter clothing and hats.
Group of people dressed in winter clothing, standing on sidewalk with a child lying on the ground in front of them, all wearing coordinated winter hats, with a poster and a trolley nearby, in a suburban area during winter.
People gathered in a large room, sitting at round tables with water bottles, some wearing winter hats and jackets, in what appears to be a communal event or conference.
People sitting at round tables in a gymnasium with purple walls, participating in a community event, some wearing blue volunteers' shirts, with a large banner on the wall stating 'One walk to end homelessness in West Niagara'.
Five women standing on stage holding large sheets of paper with a dollar amount, in front of a banner that says 'coldest night of the year'. They are smiling and dressed in casual clothes, some wearing hats.
Group of people holding a large blue banner promoting a walk to end homelessness in West Niagara. The group includes children and adults wearing warm clothing and hats, standing outdoors in front of a brick building.
A collection of colorful campaign buttons with various slogans, logos, and graphics, including holiday and awareness themes.
A group of volunteers sitting at a registration desk, with some volunteers standing and talking to a woman at the desk. The setting appears to be at a community event or race registration, with signs on the wall indicating registration and check-in a
People at a volunteer sign-in table, wearing blue shirts, registering or assisting at an event with badges and paperwork on the table.
Group of people sitting around a table at an indoor event, all wearing white winter hats with blue stripes and holiday-themed decorations.
People sitting at a registration table talking to visitors at an indoor event. The table is covered with a blue tablecloth, pamphlets, water bottles, and pins. Several individuals are wearing blue jackets, and some visitors are dressed warmly in coat
Group of seven women standing in front of a decorated wall with paper flowers, celebrating a community event. Some women are wearing blue and yellow sweatshirts, and two are wearing white holiday hats. A sign above the group reads 'ITS COLD OUT THERE