Raised:
$8,035
40%Goal:
$20,000

Des Moines

Hosted by Central Iowa Shelter and Services

105Walkers19Teams30Volunteers

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.

Community Sponsors

Des Moines (Central Iowa Shelter and Services) is super grateful for our fantastic 2023 sponsors! View all sponsors >

Des Moines Scoreboard

Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >

Teams
Walkers

#

Team Name

Captain

Members

Raised

1

P3/Uplift

Ashley Scott

9

1,500.00

2

The cheering section (not walking or running!)

Melissa Alto-Kintigh

2

1,140.00

3

Outreach

Amber Tompkins

1

420.00

4

Walk the Talk

Crystal Heddinger

2

375.00

5

CISSters

Rosa Dantzler

12

280.00

6

The Pokes

Christopher Chiodo

4

245.00

7

Freeze For A Reason

Carma Spitzer

5

230.00

8

Downtown Dawdlers

Lisa Lovett

4

230.00

9

Doing it for those who can't...

Susie Pickhardt

1

150.00

10

CISS Outreach Advocates Team

Deirdre Henriquez

8

140.00

11

Grandwood Rocks

Janelle Fry

7

75.00

12

Changemakers

Corinna King

5

50.00

13

Snow Good

Melissa O'Neil

1

50.00

14

Team Blackbirds

Jessica Grandstaff

1

50.00

15

DSM InterVarsity

Keegan Flaherty

4

25.00

16

Dream Team

Angie Forney

1

17

Awesome Armstrong

Garland Armstrong

2

18

Let’s Go Homeless

Kimberly Morrow

1

#

Name

Team Name

Donors

Raised

1

Carolyn Zuendel

1

1,000.00

2

Amber Tompkins

Outreach

11

420.00

3

Crystal Heddinger

Walk the Talk

11

375.00

4

Ashley Scott

P3/Uplift

4

250.00

5

Chantell Aaker

3

250.00

6

Claire Lee-Evans

6

225.00

7

Christopher Chiodo

The Pokes

8

215.00

8

Susanne Kennedy

5

200.00

9

Maryann Mori

2

175.00

10

Tom Petersen

P3/Uplift

3

170.00

11

Nikcole Jones

CISSters

5

150.00

12

Carletta Nymeyer

2

150.00

13

Susie Pickhardt

Doing it for those who can't...

3

150.00

14

Kelley McManus

P3/Uplift

1

150.00

15

Carma Spitzer

Freeze For A Reason

3

120.00

16

Deirdre Henriquez

CISS Outreach Advocates Team

1

100.00

17

Sadie Nymeyer

The cheering section (not walking or running!)

1

100.00

18

Vinnie Linhart

Downtown Dawdlers

1

100.00

19

Eve Lawson

2

85.00

20

Janelle Fry

Grandwood Rocks

1

75.00

21

Landon Scott

P3/Uplift

2

70.00

22

Janet Argotsinger

Freeze For A Reason

2

60.00

23

Allison Petersen

Changemakers

1

50.00

24

Francesca Soriano

CISSters

1

50.00

25

Ryan Clement

1

50.00

26

Melissa O'Neil

Snow Good

1

50.00

27

Melissa Alto-Kintigh

The cheering section (not walking or running!)

2

40.00

28

Kari Rueber

CISS Outreach Advocates Team

1

40.00

29

Katie Quandt

1

40.00

30

Michelle Boyum

The Pokes

1

30.00

31

Lisa Lovett

Downtown Dawdlers

1

30.00

32

Rosa Dantzler

CISSters

1

30.00

33

Annalise Seda

P3/Uplift

1

30.00

34

Liza Vinyon

DSM InterVarsity

1

25.00

35

Kelli Wilson

Freeze For A Reason

1

25.00

36

Rebecca Bradshaw

Freeze For A Reason

1

25.00

37

Joven Chiodo

The Pokes

38

Amanda Winkler

CISSters

39

Morgan Eppert

Grandwood Rocks

40

Lawrence Solasberry

The Pokes

41

Larson Danes

42

Alex Low

Downtown Dawdlers

43

Savona McGowan

44

Leah Low

Downtown Dawdlers

45

John Bivans

CISS Outreach Advocates Team

46

Jenni Fisher

CISS Outreach Advocates Team

47

John McDonald

48

Jessica Stough

49

Jamie Johnson

50

Dominic Nuzzo

51

Carlos McMillan

CISS Outreach Advocates Team

52

Sarah Stephen

DSM InterVarsity

53

Kimberly Morrow

Let’s Go Homeless

54

Cobey Murray

CISS Outreach Advocates Team

55

Nate Kramer

Grandwood Rocks

56

Monique Spriggs

CISS Outreach Advocates Team

57

Ruth Elverum

58

Ryne Pruismann

59

Madison Skantz

P3/Uplift

60

Clarissa Luckow

Walk the Talk

61

Lindsay Toll

P3/Uplift

62

Keegan Flaherty

DSM InterVarsity

63

Jessica Grandstaff

Team Blackbirds

64

Mindy Campo

Freeze For A Reason

65

Leah Churchill

CISSters

66

Kim Jones

CISSters

67

Carma Dantzler

CISSters

68

Heather Armstrong

Awesome Armstrong

69

Garland Armstrong

Awesome Armstrong

70

Keith Kimsey

71

Jeavenia Jones

72

Amy Arends

73

Radmila Crncevic

Grandwood Rocks

74

Tara Luna

75

Kathy griglio Griglione

76

Brenda Perez

Grandwood Rocks

77

Sandra Perez

Grandwood Rocks

78

Madison Showers

Grandwood Rocks

79

Stormy Glenn

Changemakers

80

Margaret Clifford

CISSters

81

Brigid Ernst

Changemakers

82

Corinna King

Changemakers

83

Angie Forney

Dream Team

84

Micah Purcell

CISSters

85

Monica Muhammad

CISSters

86

Amanda Carstensen

CISS Outreach Advocates Team

The Challenge

Got a big-hearted business, workplace, group, church, or community? Step up and join the Challenge to compete for your local pride in support of CNOY. Check the National Challengeboard to see more!

About Central Iowa Shelter and Services

Central Iowa Shelter & Services is committed to providing low-barrier shelter, meals, and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness, while also facilitating their move towards self-sufficiency.

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 25, 2023!

StartGoogle Map

1 Line Drive, Des Moines IA 50309

Schedule

  • 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens
  • 5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off
  • 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
  • 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2024!

Not able join us in person on CNOY Day? We hope you'll register to fundraise and walk offsite with friends and family.

Route Details

  • Route Distances: Check out the maps below to see where we will be walking.
  • Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.
  • Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.
  • Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.
  • 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
  • Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals.

Read more about our pet policy here: FAQ: pets.

Check-in

  • All walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
  • Beanies! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY Beanie as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.

Have questions? Visit our FAQ section!

Handling Money

We cannot process cash or checks at our in-person event. Here's what you can do:

  • Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call CNOY Head Office.
  • Checks: The Old Faithful - made payable to Blue Sea Philanthropy USA with the name of the walker or team on the memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge sheet. (Scroll down to find the address)
  • Cash: You have 2 options:
  • 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Checks,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...
  • 2. Write a check (made out to "Blue Sea Philanthropy USA”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

Waivers

All participants must register online this year and accept the electronic waiver.

  • Adults: When you register online, you automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
  • Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
  • Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.com.
  • Waivers will be available at check-in on Event Day.

What to Bring

A few common sense suggestions:

  • A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
  • Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking
  • Warm coat and mitts/gloves
  • A face mask for personal use or if you need to go inside
  • Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
  • Your own water bottle
  • A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for

Des Moines Maps

Check out this year's CNOY route maps below:

Contact Us


CNOY Des Moines 2023

The CNOY USA Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email desmoines@cnoy.com

Got questions about the Coldest Night of the Year USA?
help@cnoy.com | 1.877.743.3413