HAGERSTOWN – Reach, a non-profit faith-based organization, is encouraging Washington County to once again team up, fund raise and walk in The Coldest Night of the Year. This family-friendly, “winterrific” fundraising walk takes place on the evening of Feb. 22 and supports Washington County residents experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
Thousands of Americans will take to the streets for the walk with events taking place in cities, towns and communities all across the country. By walking together in the chill of the night, participants will better understand the experience of being on the streets during a cold winter, while raising funds to aid the work of Reach in providing much-needed support.
The Hagerstown walk begins and ends at Hagerstown Community College’s ARCC building. Participants will walk a 2k or 5k route, can warm up with drinks at rest stops along the way, and will be able to celebrate their efforts together at the finish line. All those who raise over $150 (or $75 for youth) will also don iconic CNOY toques (i.e., beanies) as they face the cold night.
This is Reach’s third year taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year. Reach has been serving Washington County for nearly 35 years.
Reach is a nonprofit, faith-based organization serving Washington County since 1990. It is part of a network of local service providers and local congregations to assist low-income impoverished families and individuals during times of financial crisis. We have a small but mighty staff and over 1,200 volunteers. Reach offers a plethora of services, ranging from homelessness prevention to homelessness resolution.
