Another Successful Coldest Night of the Year Event in North Vancouver!

This was the second time that Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver has run the Coldest Night of The Year event in North Vancouver. But unlike the previous year, there was no snow this time (though we did have to content with some light rain).

On Saturday, February 24th, over 150 enthusiastic walkers and volunteers took to the streets of Lower Lonsdale, showing their support for the work we are doing to create more affordable housing options in the Lower Mainland. Thanks to the support we received, we raised over $35,000, with donations continuing to roll in post-event. We are incredibly grateful for the support we've received from our lead sponsor Neptune Terminals, whose generosity helped make this event a success.

“We were so excited to take the route through the heart of Lonsdale this year,” says Jonathan Fehr, the event director and resident of North Vancouver since 2018. “We had the opportunity to gather in a busy section of the city and to come together in support of those facing housing insecurity.”

Along the way, our walkers were treated to rest stops sponsored by Anthem and Three Shores Development. Incredible volunteers from those organizations came together to provide much-needed refreshments and a chance to recharge.

We were also fortunate to have the support of BC Housing, who sponsored walks across the province with grants. Additionally, we had three incredible route sponsors: 1 Degree Planning, Mercury Transport, TD Bank, and Jet Pet Resort North Shore. Devon Owen Personal Real Estate Corporation came on as a community sponsor. The support of these organizations has been instrumental in helping us further our mission of providing affordable housing for all.

Delicious soup was provided to everyone by Eighties Restaurant, and there was nothing but praise for the cook. We also had coffee donated by Starbucks and timbits and hot chocolate donated by Tim Hortons.

“I need to take a moment to highlight that our volunteers for the day were truly incredible,” says Fehr. “Many of them arrived early to help with setup. The event would not have run smoothly without their support in during the walk and through assisting with tear-down. We are grateful for their dedication and hard work!”

Fehr also gave a special shoutout to all the fundraising teams and individual fundraisers who went above and beyond to raise funds for affordable housing.

“Your efforts have made a real difference in the lives of families in the Greater Vancouver area,” he says.

Did you miss this year's event or not hit your fundraising goal? Donations are still being accepted until March 31st. Visit https://cnoy.org/location/northvancouver and select your walker/team to support or choose our official team, Habitat Hardhomes, to help us increase our impact. Every dollar counts, and your support means the world to us.