$6,13330%Goal:
$20,000
Milwaukee
Hosted by City on a Hill
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 24, 2024 - team up, fundraise, walk, and take a moment to look closer... because it’s cold out there.
Community Sponsors
Milwaukee (City on a Hill) is super grateful for our fantastic 2024 sponsors! View all sponsors >
2024 CNOY Photos
Here's an early collection of our fave CNOY 2024 pics from across North America - special thanks to our many volunteer photographers! If you've got CNOY Day photos or videos you'd like to share, contact photos@bluesea.org.
Milwaukee 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 >
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 City on a Hill
Welcome to City on a Hill, where we believe in the power of community to transform cities and families.
In the bustling heart of Milwaukee, a tale of resilience and transformation unfolds across three zip codes—53233, 53208, and 53205—where some of the highest poverty rates in the country cast a shadow over the lives of countless children. Amid the vibrant neighborhoods like Avenues West, Washington Park, and Harambee, these children yearn for a brighter future. In response to the growing cry for change, in 2001, City on a Hill emerged as a beacon of hope, igniting a movement dedicated to healing and transforming lives.
A Community United
Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to listen and co-design a plan focused on transformation in the lives of urban families in zip codes 53233, 53208, and 53205. We’ve developed a holistic approach that empowers our community members with the spiritual, social, educational, and economic resources they need to reach their full potential. By focusing on these critical areas, we’re restoring hope, reducing poverty, strengthening families, and fostering racial reconciliation.
Our Goal: A Future Free from Poverty
Today, we stand united in our commitment to end poverty in all its forms for the urban families we serve. We’ve set an ambitious goal: to reduce childhood poverty by 50% in the neighborhoods we serve by 2033. Working together with our alumni and partners, we’re dedicated to elevating 1,500 children out of poverty and improving the quality of life in our target zip codes by at least 30%.
The Path to Transformation
As we look to the future, we’re building a legacy of strong and healthy families, supportive communities, and opportunities for children to learn and thrive. Through our faith and our actions, we’re not just changing lives—we’re transforming the fabric of our city.
Join Our Movement
Are you ready to be a part of our story? We invite you to join our movement and help us create a world where every child has the chance to break free from poverty and achieve their dreams. Download our Journey of Transformation to learn more about how you can contribute to this incredible mission.
Together, we can make a difference—one family, one neighborhood, and one city at a time.
Event Day Details
Save the date - CNOY Day is February 24, 2024!
Schedule
- 4:00 pm: Meet Check-in + Welcome
- 5:00 pm: Move Send-off
- 6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + see you in 2025!
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: 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.
- Children 12 and under 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
Check-in
- All walkers participating at the Main Event on Saturday, February 24, 2024 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.
- (Psst... a toque is what CNOYers call that trademark winter hat. Read more here: CNOY toque)
- 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 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 accept the waiver automatically when they register online.
- Youth/Children under 18 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 Milwaukee 2024
The CNOY USA Team Participant & Donor Services
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 519.603.2250
Email milwaukee@cnoy.com