Cold Night of the Year: Meaford
Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is coming to the wonderful town of Meaford on February 24th, 2024.
What is CNOY?
It’s a fundraiser that focuses on helping people in your community who are experiencing Hurt, Hungry, and Homelessness. You sign up, ask for pledges, and do either a 2km or 5km walk in the cold to help the people in your community.
Who are the Charities and how do they support Meaford?
United Way of Bruce Grey is an organization that supports the vulnerable people in Grey Bruce. They have a Supportive Outreach Service (SOS) that provides person-centered, multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral health and social mobile response to improve health outcomes and health equity of highly marginalized individuals who experience barriers in access to traditional health services in Grey and Bruce Counties.
They also help residents of Meaford through programs such as; the Financial Literacy Program, Utility Assistance Program, and The Backpack Program. Also by giving grants to programs, projects, and agencies in Grey Bruce.
Rotary Club of Meaford’s Vision statement is “Building Hope in Our Community”. Their mission statement is “Meaford Rotary House Mission is to provide a permanent & sustainable home for Rotary Club of Meaford Thrift Shop, Meaford Food Bank and Outreach, and other essential services to support our area residents.”
Funds from the Coldest Night of the Year will go towards ensuring the sustainability of the Rotary House, a resource for partners and the community at large, who share our vision in supporting everyone.
Come out to show your support to the community! Sign up today and please help spread the word about this truly awesome event!