A place where they can avoid crisis’: Collingwood transition home benefits from Coldest Night of The Year
Simcoe.com featured Home Horizon and their signature event, Coldest Night of the Year.
John Edwards, Collingwood Connection
Sunday, February 20, 2022
On Feb. 26, hundreds of Collingwood residents will be braving the cold temperatures to raise money to help young people who need shelter.
The Coldest Night of the Year is a national event that raises funds for 167 charities across Canada. Participants walk 10 kilometres to support those in need.
Home Horizon, operators of the Barbara Weider House — a transitional home for homeless youth — hopes to raise more than $125,000.
“We live in a community that cares deeply about the well-being of others,” said Alison Smith, co-chair of the event.
“South Georgian Bay is a tight-knit community that understands the value of the work we are doing. They are showing the youth of our community that their safety is a priority and that their future is important.”
