The Coldest Night of the Year event raised over $239,000 for Gravenhurst Against Poverty and The Table Soup Kitchen Foundation.
Huntsville’s community efforts to address hunger and homelessness raised $76,697 for The Table Soup Kitchen Foundation. With 110 walkers and 30 teams participating, the foundation reached nearly 70 per cent of its $110,000 fundraising goal.
Gravenhurst residents stepped up to raise $162,972 for Gravenhurst Against Poverty, supported by 249 walkers, 49 teams and 50 volunteers. The organization secured nearly 88 per cent of its $185,000 target.
Community members took part in family-friendly walks on Feb. 28 to support local charities, providing essential services for people facing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
Although the event has concluded, officials said people can still donate and support the organizations. For more information, visit Gravenhurst Against Poverty or The Table Soup Kitchen Foundation.
