Last night, our community showed up in the cold — and showed up with heart.

Coldest Night of the Year 2026 brought together walkers, team captains, volunteers, sponsors, community leaders, and supporters in one powerful demonstration of compassion and commitment. Together, we walked in solidarity with individuals in our community who have experienced homelessness, reminding everyone that safe, stable housing matters — especially during the coldest months of the year.

Because of this incredible community effort, we are proud to share that we have reached 98% of our $100,000 fundraising goal.

That means we are just steps away from crossing the finish line.

Every dollar raised supports Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW) in providing permanent housing and 24/7 wrap-around supports to residents across our three supportive housing communities. These supports help individuals rebuild stability, regain dignity, and rediscover belonging.

To our walkers — thank you for braving the cold.
To our team captains — thank you for leading with passion.
To our volunteers — thank you for making the event seamless and welcoming.
To our sponsors — thank you for standing behind this work.
To every donor — thank you for believing that everyone deserves a place to call home.

If you weren’t able to participate last night, there is still time to help us reach 100%. Donations remain open, and your gift today can help us close the final gap and make this our most impactful CNOY yet.

Support the campaign here: https://cnoy.org/location/waterloo        

Last night was a reminder of what is possible when a community walks together with purpose.

Thank you for helping lead the way home.