2016 Holiday Drive in Vancouver

The Vancouver Shoebox Project drive has ended for 2016. A huge thanks to everyone who donated a Shoebox! Our deadline has passed , but we're so overwhelmed with the incredible amount of community support. Check out our stats below! Check out pictures and other updates there on our Facebook page. Happy Holidays!!

Have any questions? Email our team at vancouver@shoeboxproject.com

Helpful Documents

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

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Kate Trgovac
Kate has been involved with The Shoebox Project for Shelters for many years in Vancouver.  She loves everything about the Shoebox Project for Shelters: the personal nature of the shoeboxes; supporting women in our local community; and meeting caring and compassionate volunteers in Vancouver. She hopes that this year's shoeboxes bring comfort and joy to the women who receive them.

Our Partnering Shelters

Belkin House
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre
First United Church, Community Ministry Society
Gateway of Hope, Langley ​
HSLS Spirit Lodge Transitions House
Kate Booth House
Lookout Society of North Vancouver
Mercy Canada
Mission Community Services Society (Mission, BC)
North Shore Women's Centre
RainCity Housing's "The Vivian"
SAGE Transition House, North Vancouver
VAFCS Aboriginal Shelter
YWCA Metro Vancouver​

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!