Sources Foundation urges support to raise $300,000 for White Rock/South Surrey Coldest Night of the Year walk
WHITE ROCK AND SOUTH SURREY, B.C. – February 15, 2024 – Sources Foundation is urging everyone to slow down and look closer as they prepare for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk to raise $300,000 for the White Rock/South Surrey community on Feb 24.
“This year, with the money we raise, we plan to support our food banks, homeless prevention & rent bank services, as well as expand our outreach activities,” says David Young, CEO of Sources Foundation. “The need is great. However, we remain undaunted in our determination to be there for the most vulnerable in our community.”
“For any community to thrive, it is important to know why someone is left behind and help them with resources they need to progress,” say CNOY Co-Chairs Felix Zhang and Brooke Fernandes. Last year, the CNOY event helped the Sources Foundation raise over $250,000 to provide individuals food, housing and counselling that wouldn’t otherwise have been available to them. The organization also purchased an outreach van to connect with people on the street and bring them to services and supports, helping them start the journey towards a better future.
On Feb 24, CNOY participants across 190 locations in Canada will walk 2 KM or 5 KM to bring those struggling closer to food, shelter and hope. For the White Rock/South Surrey community, the walk will start at Memorial Park, White Rock. The event will be emceed by celebrity fitness trainer Tommy Europe.
While the official start time is 4 PM, entertainment and registration will begin at 3 PM with performance by local music band Billy White and the Rockettes, Korki Klown sponsored by HomeLife Benchmark Realty, donuts by Little oOtie’s Mini Donuts and treats by Save-On-Foods (Southpoint and Semiahmoo stores). We will also have Prospera Credit Union handing out scarves, soup donated by Sheila’s Catering and coffee by Starbucks.
Teams and walkers can register online for free and set up their fundraising page. Top 50 walkers will receive 4 tickets each to CNOY’s post wrap-up event – Surrey Eagles’ season finale. The cut-off date for the contest is Feb 23, 9:00 AM. We will also have vibrant CNOY toques for anyone raising $150 or more or $75 (for youth 17 and under) at the check-in desk.
Visit cnoy.org/whiterocksouthsurrey to register to walk, volunteer, or donate.
Media ContactJanet WelchManager, Communications and Philanthropy SOURCES FoundationJWelch@SourcesBC.caAbout The Sources Foundation works with the community to raise funds to support the work of Sources Community Resources Society. Since 1992, our Foundation has funded social wellness programs and services that provide hope, strength and resilience to individuals and families in communities across B.C.
