Westboro Village, January 28, 2026 – Cornerstone Housing for Women is encouraging Westboro Village residents to once again 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 February 28, 2026 and supports people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness in Ottawa. 

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 Charity Name in providing much-needed support. 

The Westboro Village walk begins and ends at the All Saints Anglican Church, located at 347 Richmond Road. Participants will walk a 2km or 5km 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.

All those who raise over $150 (or $75 for youth) will also don iconic CNOY toques as they face the cold night. 

This is Cornerstone Housing for Women’s 7th year taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year, and we are aiming to raise $100,000 for their work with people experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness in Ottawa. An expected 250 walkers and 50 teams, including staff and friends of Organization and other company in town.

Community sponsors include Westboro Village BIA, Duffey Financial Solutions at Sunlife Financial, Fratelli Westboro, Kiss 105.3, Respect RX, Tubman Funeral Homes, Love Your Body Fitness, Karma Dharma, Frontline Credit Union and All Saints Church.  

Cornerstone Housing for Women has been serving Ottawa for 43 years, and the funds raised in the Coldest Night of the Year will benefit their clients in a time of the year known historically for low levels of giving. 

“With the frigid temperatures we’ve had, this walk really brings home the importance of shelter and safe housing for women in our city. This will be my first year walking in the Coldest Night of the Year and with one month out I can already feel the community spirit of our neighbours, friends, donors who want to make a difference in women’s lives. It always feels so incredible to see the way Cornerstone’s supporters show up for us.  I’m ready to bundle up and make a difference on February 28th.” Anne Marie Hopkins, Executive Director of Cornerstone Housing for Women 

For further information, contact: 

Amber Bramer, Director of Development and Communications 

media@cornerstonewomen.ca 

613-878-3393 

https://cnoy.org/ 

For National Event information, contact 

Brian Carney, CEO 

brian@blueseafoundation.org 

1-519-603-2250 

https://cnoy.org/