Coldest Night of the Year

The event begins at the Downtown Mission with check‑in at 4:00 PM, followed by opening remarks at 4:45 PM and an official walk send‑off at 5:00 PM. Participants will walk a 2km or 5km route through downtown Windsor alongside teams, families, and community supporters. Food will be served for returning walkers starting at 6:00 PM, with routes officially closing at 7:00 PM and the event wrapping up by 7:30 PM.

 

Funds raised directly support the Downtown Mission’s essential services, including shelter, meals, and outreach programs for vulnerable individuals in our community.

Every night in Windsor, hundreds of people face homelessness, hunger, and uncertainty. The Downtown Mission is here to be a light in the darkness — providing warm meals, safe shelter, and life-changing support to those who need it most.

 

But we can’t do this alone.

 

Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is more than a fundraiser. It’s a community walk that invites you to step into solidarity with neighbours experiencing homelessness and to take meaningful action toward change.

When you participate in CNOY, you’re doing more than walking.

You’re helping provide:

Every step taken and every dollar raised helps The Downtown Mission continue this vital work — ensuring no one in our community feels forgotten, ignored, or alone.

 

Walk with friends, family, coworkers, or as a team.