Raised:
$2001%Goal:
$20,000

Des Moines

Hosted by Central Iowa Shelter and Services

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The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 22, 2025 - team up, fundraise, and walk with us!

About Central Iowa Shelter and Services

Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) is dedicated to offering shelter, support, and essential services to empower individuals on their journey to self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Participation in the Coldest Night of the Year event is crucial for us as it not only sheds light on the stark realities faced by our neighbors experiencing homelessness but also fosters empathy and understanding within the community. This event serves as a powerful platform to educate the public and rally support for our mission, highlighting the importance of collective action in building a more compassionate and supportive society. Through this engagement, we aim to inspire a collaborative effort to create lasting solutions for those in need of a stable and secure future.

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	Jen Findlay	Jennifer Findlay	2	200.00
2	Between A Walk And A Hard Place - CISS Team	Cory Ellerd	1
3	Not Too Cold	Song Thennes	1
4	Trinity United Presbyterian Church	Barb Yearous	3
5	Rotary Club of HOPE (Homeless Outreach, Prevention and Education)	Heidi Drager	2

#	Name	Team Name	Donors	Raised
1	Jennifer Findlay	Jen Findlay	1	200.00
2	Dennis Drager	Rotary Club of HOPE (Homeless Outreach, Prevention and Education)
3	Song Thennes	Not Too Cold
4	Barb Yearous	Trinity United Presbyterian Church
5	Betty Dyer	Trinity United Presbyterian Church
6	Cory Ellerd	Between A Walk And A Hard Place - CISS Team
7	Denise Core	Trinity United Presbyterian Church
8	Kalee Iversen	Jen Findlay
9	Heidi Drager	Rotary Club of HOPE (Homeless Outreach, Prevention and Education)
10	Gabby Knight

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!

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)$0.00

Rotary$0.00Community > Social Services

Rotary Club of HOPE (Homeless Outreach, Prevention and Education)$0

Event Day Details

Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!

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2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Schedule

4:00 pm: Meet Check-in

4:45 pm: Muster Gather for Opening Remarks

5:00 pm: Move Send-off

6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served

7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2026!

Not able to join us in person at the Main Event? We hope you'll register, 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: 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.

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

No 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 >

Check-In

All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 22, 2025 must check-in upon arrival.

Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on event day, while supplies last.

Offsite fundraising walkers can contact their local event director to arrange toque pickup the week of the event.

Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!

Handling Money

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 the CNOY Head Office.

Checks: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge form.

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 “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.