Frequently Asked Questions

WHEN IS THE EVENT?

Tuesday, February 7, starting in the evening and ending in the morning.

WHERE WILL THE EVENT BE HELD?

It will be held in multiple major urban centres across Canada. As cities are added, you can check out the links above to find out details for your city’s event. Click here to learn about having your own ONE NIGHT.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT THE EVENT?

Participants will be welcomed in the evening and enjoy some warm drinks and mingling before getting settled into their vehicles for the night. Sponsors are welcome to set up booths for the evening.

WHAT WILL THE MONEY RAISED BE USED FOR?

The funds raised will go towards Raising the Roof’s homelessness prevention programs.

Raising the Roof’s main homelessness prevention program is Reside. The Reside program creates new units of affordable housing with support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, while using the construction as a vehicle to train and employ people with barriers to employment in the trades.

Also, the funds will support local frontline homeless serving agencies that are working to prevent homelessness in their community through our Toque Campaign.

IS THIS SAFE?

Unlike it often is for people who are experiencing homelessness, this event will be safe with security personnel on site, extra blankets, warm drinks, washrooms, first aid and other safety precautions on site. If the weather is dangerously cold or there are other extreme inclement weather circumstances that night, the event may be shortened or altered.

HOW DO I SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE?

Register for your location by clicking on your city’s link above. Teams and individuals will sign up and commit to fundraise a minimum of $150 per person to participate. Each participant will get one our famous Raising the Roof toques and the satisfaction of knowing they are part of the solution.

WHAT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

We are looking for national event and location-specific sponsors, as well as in kind sponsorship for different aspects of the event. If you would like a copy of our sponsorship package, please contact leslie@raisingtheroof.org.

CAN I ACCEPT CASH AND CHEQUES FOR DONATIONS?

Yes! If you are participating in ONE NIGHT and have people who want to donate by cash or cheque, they can.  Download the ONE NIGHT Pledge Form, fill it out with the donors information and bring the collected cash and cheques with you when you come to ONE NIGHT.

IS THIS EVENT FAMILY FRIENDLY?

Yes, children are welcome! The fundraising minimum for children and youth under 18 years old is $50. While we are happy for youth to attend, they must be with a parent or guardian and must also register and have their parent or guardian sign a waiver.

WHAT IF I DO NOT SEE MY CITY LISTED?

If there is no ONE NIGHT event near you, please reach out to us and we can talk about having one in your city! You could have a small ONE NIGHT with your family or a few friends in your own driveway or other “rough” location that is convenient and safe for you. We would be happy to support you with any educational materials, marketing materials, fundraising links and include you in the ONE NIGHT event listings. Email leslie@raisingtheroof.org to discuss hosting your own ONE NIGHT.