Grand Junction
HomewardBound of the Grand Valley
287 Walkers|40 Teams|27 Volunteers
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!
2025 CNOY Photos
Thanks to all of our amazing volunteer photographers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.
About HomewardBound of the Grand Valley
HomewardBound of the Grand Valley is dedicated to our mission to end the unwanted condition of homelessness in our community and we can’t stop until every unhoused person has a path home.
Each year, our two shelter locations serve approximately 1,500 individuals of all ages who are experiencing homelessness in Mesa County. As the only year-round, open shelter system between Denver and Salt Lake City, we provide emergency shelter and nutritious meals for up to 270 individuals per night. Beyond caring for basic needs, healthcare, and shelter, HomewardBound provides programming to encourage and enrich the lives of guests staying at our facilities. From case management and navigation services that help guests access community resources to our RecoveryBound and Purposeful Work programs that provide tools for guests to rebuild their lives, HomewardBound is doing more than just providing emergency shelter-- we are working to ensure every unhoused individual in Mesa County has a path home.
Grand Junction Scoreboard
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Community Sponsors
Grand Junction (HomewardBound of the Grand Valley) is super grateful for our fantastic 2025 sponsors! View all sponsors >
Top Challengers
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Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 22, 2025!
Start/Finish Google Map
2735 Riverside Parkway
Walk Starts at Las Colonias Park, West of the Butterfly Pond
Use Parking Lot by the Dog Park, East of the Ampitheatre
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.
Waivers
All participants must register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under the age of majority need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
- An online form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before CNOY Day.
- You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.
- Waivers will also be available at check-in on CNOY 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
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!
Contact Us
CNOY Grand Junction 2025
The CNOY USA Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email grandjunction@cnoy.com