2018 Holiday Drive for Vancouver

 Our 2018 Holiday Drive is starting November 1, and will run until December 9. 

​Questions? Email our team at vancouver@shoeboxproject.com

Drop-Off Locations

Vancouver West Side
​4368 Collingwood St
Vancouver, BC
Leave on covered porch
6am-10pm
Vancouver West Side
​3455 W. 22nd Ave.
Vancouver, BC
Drop off any time.
​Bin by front door.
Jump Gymnastics
North Vancouver
​120-2270 Dollarton Hwy
North Vancouver, BC
V7H 1A8
northvan@jumpgymnastics.ca
604-971-0513

Hours of operation:
SUN: 9:30am - 5:00pm
MON to WED: 10:00am - 6:00pm
THURS to SAT: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Jump Gymnastics
​Yaletown
101-837 Beatty St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 2M6
yaletown@jumpgymnastics.ca
604-568-9690

Hours of operations: 
SUN: 9:30am - 5:00pm
MON & THUR: 10:30am - 5:30pm
TUES, WED, FRI, & SAT:  9:30am - 5:30pm
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
Kitsilano
​1926 W. 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC
Hours: 12 pm - 10 pm daily
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
Cambie Village
3382 Cambie St.
Vancouver, BC
Hours: 12 pm - 10 pm daily
East Vancouver
4289 Elgin Street
Vancouver, BC
778-918-3535
MON to FRI: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
SAT & SUN:  8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
If no-one is home, boxes can be left by the front door.

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Homelessness in Vancouver

83%

Poverty and the high cost of housing rank as the leading causes of homelessness in one study in Vancouver.

70%

7 out of 10 youth experiencing homelessness report witnessing family violence.

33%

Aboriginal people continue to be over-represented. Currently they make up one-third of the region's homeless population despite comprising only 2% of the general population. 

Vancouver Local Coordinator

Christina Shorthouse has been involved with The Shoebox Project since 2012, collecting shoeboxes in her neighbourhood every Christmas. Each year, the community has responded with passion, and donations have increased. She appreciates how this simple concept can have such a significant impact on both donor and recipient. Christina is looking forward to taking on a bigger role with the organization and helping to increase the number of women supported by this project.
vancouver@shoeboxproject.com

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

​Ann Davis
Atira Women's Resource Society
Atira Women's Resource Society
CHIMO, Vancouver Coastal Health
Dixon Society, Surrey Women's Centre
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre
First United Church Shelter
Helping Spirit Lodge Society
Kate Booth House
Lookout Society
Mercy Canada
​North Shore Women's Centre
The Vivian
​Turning Point Recovery
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Belkin House
YWCA

In the News

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Make a Shoebox

Each Shoebox is special and made unique with your personal touch. It's fun and rewarding and every Shoebox helps a woman experiencing homelessness remember that she is loved and valuable.

Become an Organizer

Making a Shoebox is a great activity to do with your friends, family, coworkers, or any other group of people in your life! Host a party and do something good. Every Shoebox counts!

Corporate Donations

Items or in-kind donations are gladly accepted and will be used to fill even more Shoeboxes. If your company would like to donate, please contact us. 

Spread the Word

We need help to spread the word in your community. Please consider giving us a shout out or sharing what you're doing on social media. It really helps!