"Coldest Night Of The Year" Coming To Central Bucks County

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA —Bucks County residents are being asked to bundle up, step outside and raise cold, hard cash for The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY).

The family-friendly winter fundraising walk to be held in Doylestown Borough on Feb. 25 will support programs and services for those experiencing homelessness and hunger

The walk is being organized locally by the YWCA of Bucks County, the Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) and the Bucks County Housing Group (BCHG) through the Serving Bucks Together (SBT) Center in Warminster.

Previously only held in Canada, this is the second year CNOY is taking place in the U.S. and the first year it is being held in Bucks County. The public is invited to join thousands of participants taking part in the walk in an anticipated 100 cities across North America.

"By walking together in the chill of the night (whether physically or in spirit), participants will

better understand the experience of being on the streets during the cold winter months," said organizers. At the same time, they will be raising funds to aid the work of the YWCA, BCOC and BCHG in providing support to members of the community.

The in-person Doylestown Walk begins at the Justice Center, where walkers will register and
turn in the results of their fundraising efforts.

Participants will walk a 2K or 5K route and will warm up with toasty drinks at rest stops along the way. It will conclude with a warm meal and time to celebrate achievements inside the James Lorah Auditorium.

On the same evening, virtual participants will be walking solo or with their families, bubbles, and teams on self-designed routes throughout the community. All those who raise more than $150 (or $75 for youth) will also don iconic toques as they face the cold night.

This is the first year the YWCA, BCOC and BCHG are taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year, with a fundraising goal of $50,000. An expected 100 walkers and 30 teams, including staff, board and friends of the organizations are expected to brave the cold winter's night. Community sponsors include Company and Company.

The YWCA, BCOC and BCHG have been serving Bucks County for more than 40 years, and the funds raised in the Coldest Night of the Year will benefit their efforts at a time of the year known historically for low levels of giving.

For event and fundraising information, contact Kelly Pasquarella, YWCA’s Director of Resource Development, at kpasquarella@ywcabucks.org, call 215-953-7793, ext. 122 or visit https://cnoy.com/location/doyl...