Coldest Night of the Year

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there. CMHA-Cowichan Valley Branch facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness and addiction. During Coldest Night of the Year, we are raising funds to create a safe space and programming for homeless youth. The Cowichan Valley has an estimated 300+ individuals that are unhoused, precariously housed (couch surfing, living in vehicles). As housing becomes more scarce and less affordable, these numbers are increasing. Many of those individuals are youth. At a time in their lives when they need stability, direction and support, they have none. Some have aged out of care, left unhealthy family situations, some have disabilities and many have trauma we can't imagine. They need our help.