10/11/2026
This Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’re grateful for, especially the incredible community that continues to stand behind The Shoebox Project.
We’re extremely grateful for every volunteer who gives their time, every donor who gives what they can, every partner who helps us reach women in their communities, and every person who chooses kindness and connection.
At the same time, we recognize that Thanksgiving carries a complicated and painful history. For many Indigenous Peoples, the story of Thanksgiving cannot be separated from the impacts of colonization, the displacement of Indigenous communities from their lands, and generations of harm caused by colonial systems. We believe acknowledging this history is an important part of moving toward truth, understanding, and reconciliation.
We also recognize that Thanksgiving itself isn’t easy for everyone. It can bring joy and connection, but it can also bring grief, loneliness, family challenges, or difficult memories. However you’re experiencing this day, we hope you give yourself permission to honour what you’re feeling.
Today, we’re grateful for community, while making space for reflection, learning, and the many different experiences that this day can hold.
Warm wishes to you all this Thanksgiving.
