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The Shoebox Project for Women collects and distributes gift-filled shoeboxes to women impacted by homelessness.

The Shoebox Project for Women collects & distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to women experiencing or at risk of homelessness and other financial hardship in Canada. Shoebox gifts are valued at approximately $50 and include a mixture of basic essentials and little luxuries that any woman might enjoy. Our goal is to spread kindness and compassion and to let women know that they are valued and respected by their community. The Shoebox Project’s success is contingent on the hard work of our network of hundreds of volunteers and its continued growth would not be possible without the generosity of individual and corporate donors.
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Opération Boîte à Chaussures demande aux individus de remplir une boîte à chaussures avec des cadeaux "petits luxes" (dont la valeur totale égale 50$) et de déposer leur boîte-cadeau à l'un de nos points de chutes dans leur communauté. Des bénévoles locaux livrent ces boîtes-cadeaux aux femmes vivant dans des abris pendant le temps des Fêtes et aussi tout au long de l'année. C'est très simple de créer une boîte-cadeau et votre petit geste est beaucoup apprécié par la bénéficiaire.

09/28/2026

We recently came together for our Annual General Meeting, and while it’s an important moment to reflect on the work we’ve accomplished, it’s also a chance to celebrate the people who make that work possible.

We want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to Shannon Murree, Tracee Smith, and Danielle Anisef for their dedicated service on our board over the years. Thank you for sharing your time, experience, ideas, and care with The Shoebox Project. Your contributions have helped shape our organization and strengthen the work we do for women across Canada.

We’re also so happy to welcome Kate Shingler to our board of directors! We’re grateful to have you join this incredible group of people who care deeply about our mission and the communities we serve.

To Shannon, Tracee, Danielle, and Kate, thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to what the next few years bring!

09/23/2026

Before you recycle those empty shoeboxes, hold onto them! 🎁

Holiday season will be here VERY soon, and we’ll need your help filling them with gifts for women in your community.

Learn how you can get involved at www.shoeboxproject.ca

09/16/2026

We’re excited to introduce four new Local Chapter Coordinators joining The Shoebox Project community! ❤️

Please join us in welcoming Christine Elgie in Windsor, Sara Garside in Calgary, Opeyemi Aroba in Saskatoon, and Latoya Brady in Brampton.

We’re so grateful to have Christine, Sara, Opeyemi, and Latoya joining us and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in their communities this upcoming season!

09/14/2026

There are still a few spots left for our Health & Wellness Workshop: Find Help 211 – Community Resources!

📅 September 15th, 2026
🕑 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for an informative and interactive session with Que-Suan Whitney from 211, who will introduce participants to 211, a free and confidential service connecting people with community, government, and health services across Ontario.

Learn how 211 can help you find resources for housing, mental health, financial assistance, food programs, and more. You’ll also learn how to access 211 by phone, text, and online, and how it can be a valuable tool for navigating support for yourself, a loved one, or someone you work with.

This workshop is free to attend and open to anyone who identifies as a woman. No experience is needed, and you’re welcome to keep your camera off. To help create a safe and comfortable space, participants are asked to join using a first name or nickname only.
Join us for one workshop or take part in the full series, running monthly from September to May.

Register now at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-wellness-workshop-find-help-211-community-resources-overview-tickets-1994575405731?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJmZGlkFlDm8E_rqQC0Xmd9v6fMWzCkfa2j5DRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacALHflP7CY1Wkyzf5A75QNZ2doTQTxYwOIXfKsva8_ClvtHMJLPcD4KuaO1g_aem_sCycG0oRYk5fBruLFUwrdg

09/09/2026

90% of families using emergency shelters are headed by single women.

Behind this statistic are women doing everything they can to create stability, safety, and a better future for themselves and their families.

At The Shoebox Project, we believe no woman should have to face challenging circumstances of feeling unseen or alone. Through community support, meaningful acts of kindness through our shoeboxes, and essential resources, we work to remind women that they matter and that their communities care.

Together, we can help create moments of dignity, connection, and hope for women when they need it most.

09/02/2026

There are still a few spots left for our Health & Wellness Workshop: Find Help 211 – Community Resources!

📅 September 15th, 2026
🕑 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for an informative and interactive session with Que-Suan Whitney from 211, who will introduce participants to 211, a free and confidential service connecting people with community, government, and health services across Ontario.

Learn how 211 can help you find resources for housing, mental health, financial assistance, food programs, and more. You’ll also learn how to access 211 by phone, text, and online, and how it can be a valuable tool for navigating support for yourself, a loved one, or someone you work with.

This workshop is free to attend and open to anyone who identifies as a woman. No experience is needed, and you’re welcome to keep your camera off. To help create a safe and comfortable space, participants are asked to join using a first name or nickname only.

Join us for one workshop or take part in the full series, running monthly from September to May.

Register now at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-wellness-workshop-find-help-211-community-resources-overview-tickets-1994575405731?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/19/2026

Registration is now open for our Health & Wellness Workshop: Find Help 211 – Community Resources!

📅 September 15th, 2026
🕑 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for an informative and interactive session with Que-Suan Whitney from 211, who will introduce participants to 211, a free and confidential service connecting people with community, government, and health services across Ontario.

Learn how 211 can help you find resources for housing, mental health, financial assistance, food programs, and more. You’ll also learn how to access 211 by phone, text, and online, and how it can be a valuable tool for navigating support for yourself, a loved one, or someone you work with.

This workshop is free to attend and open to anyone who identifies as a woman. No experience is needed, and you’re welcome to keep your camera off. To help create a safe and comfortable space, participants are asked to join using a first name or nickname only.

Join us for one workshop or take part in the full series, running monthly from September to May.

Register now at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-wellness-workshop-find-help-211-community-resources-overview-tickets-1994575405731?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! ❤️

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible nonprofit organizations, volunteers, donors, staff, and community members who work every day to create meaningful change.

At The Shoebox Project, we’re proud to be part of a community that believes in the power of kindness, connection, and community. From our volunteers and local chapter leaders across Canada, to our generous donors, partners, and supporters, every person who contributes helps us continue our mission and empower women.

We’re proud to be part of a sector that shows what’s possible when communities come together. To every nonprofit making a difference, we see you and appreciate the work you do in your communities.

08/12/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Maria Yousaf as the new Local Chapter Coordinator for The Ottawa Shoebox Project!

With more than 25 years of experience as an engineering manager in the high tech industry, Maria brings a lifelong passion for volunteering and community service to The Shoebox Project.

"My parents instilled in me the importance of volunteering and giving back to the community at a young age. This is a lesson I've carried with me throughout my life."

When she learned the Ottawa chapter was looking for a coordinator, she jumped at the opportunity to support a cause close to her heart. Alongside our incredible local volunteers, she'll help empower and uplift women experiencing or at risk of homelessness throughout the region.

We're so excited to have Maria on board and can't wait to see the impact she'll make in the Ottawa community.

Interested in volunteering or becoming a Local Chapter Coordinator? Check out the opportunities on our website at https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/volunteer/lead-a-local-chapter

08/05/2026

Our Health & Wellness Workshops are making a return soon! ✨

We're excited to welcome you back for another season of wellness workshops focused on well-being, community resources, connection, and personal growth.

Our workshops are free to attend, virtual, open to all who identify as a woman, and no experience is needed.

For more information, visit https://www.shoeboxproject.ca/workshops/save-the-date-2026-2027-workshops.

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101-1655 Dupont Street
Toronto, ON
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Website

http://www.shoeboxproject.ca/

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