(Michigan City, IN) - Nest Community Shelter will be holding a “Coldest Night of the Year Walk” at Washington Park in Michigan City to raise funds and awareness for rural homelessness and the unique issues surrounding homelessness in the community.

The walking fundraiser is just one of many scheduled to take place nationwide on February 22.  Nest Community Shelter is the only shelter in the northern part of the state taking part in the 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. event

According to Nest Community Shelter, the walk beginning at the Senior Center will occur on a marked course in the park and end with a complementary chili dinner.

People can register for the event at www.nestcommunityshelter.org.