Home Horizon has hit a new record with the Coldest Night of the Year event.
This year’s campaign raised over $210,000 (and still counting) with 82 teams and over 400 walkers.
The Coldest Night of the Year is a national event that raises funds for the homelessness community.
With 165 charities participating across Canada, Collingwood is currently ranked 3rd overall in terms of funds raised.
“The fact that we are able to rank so high is simple. We live in a community that cares deeply about the well-being of others,” says Alison Smith, Co-Chair of the Event.
Home Horizon’s original goal was to raise $125,00 but raised it to $155,000 when it saw how quickly the community was signing up to participate.
“More funds means that we can extend our reach further and help more youth in our community through outreach, programs, meals, support, and of course, the Barbara Weider House”, says Deb Piggott, Fund Development Manager and Co-Chair of the Event.
Home Horizon targets youth experiencing homelessness in the Southern Georgian Bay area. The Barbara Weider House, their transitional housing program, is staffed 24 hours a day and currently has capacity for ten youth to live in the house. There are currently 20 youth on the waiting list for the Barbara Weider House. Their youth outreach program also helps connect youth with other housing service organizations in our community.