With Christmas wrapping up, the spirit of giving in the Parkland continues.
The Dauphin chapter of Habitat for Humanity is taking over the “Coldest Night of the Year” walk from Parkland Crossing.
The “Coldest Night of the Year” is an event aimed at promoting awareness of homelessness in the community.
The event is scheduled for February 22nd and Rodney Juba with Habitat for Humanity is excited to be holding it for the first time.
“It’s a really exciting event, it’s a community event, it’s a family-friendly event,” said Juba. “We want to get people out there, and we want to get as many walkers out there as possible.”
Habitat for Humanity has a fundraising goal of $20,000 and is expecting over 75 people participating in either the 5 km or the 10 km walk.
With a change of hands in the organization of the event, come some new sponsors of the event. Fusion Credit Union and the Dauphin Clinic Pharmacy have been named as major sponsors of the event.
After the walk is over, there will be a short program with a meal inside of Parkland Crossing, to wrap up the event.
Those wanting to register for the event, volunteer, sponsor a team or individual, or get more information can check out https://cnoy.org/location/dauphin. Those also wanting to donate directly to Habitat for Humanity may do so by contacting anyone on the executive.
