2018 Holiday Drive for Vancouver

 Our 2018 Holiday Drive will run from November 1st until December 9th​. You can drop off your completed Shoeboxes at any of the locations listed below.

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

Drop-Off Locations

Abbotsford
Abbotsford Chrysler
30285 Automall Drive
Abbotsford, BC

Mon - Thurs: 8:30am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 6pm
Sun: 11am  -5pm
Abbotsford
Abbotsford Hyundai
30250 Automall Drive
Abbotsford, BC

Mon - Thurs: 8:30am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 6pm
Sun: 11am  -5pm
Burnaby
Brentwood Town Centre: Guest Services
4567 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby, B.C.

MON to TUES: 10 am - 6 pm
THURS to FRI:10 am - 9 pm
SAT: 9:30 am - 6 pm
SUN: 11 am - 6 pm
For holiday hours beginning Nov. 19, visit: https://brentwoodtowncentre.com/contact/
Langley
Langley Chrysler
19418 Langley Bypass
Surrey, BC

Mon - Thurs: 8:30am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 6pm
Sun: 11am  -5pm
Langley
Langley FIAT
19550 Langley Bypass
Surrey, BC

Mon - Thurs: 8:30am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 6pm
Sun: 11am  -5pm
North Vancouver
990 Sonora Place
North Vancouver, BC

WED- SUN: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (in carport)
North Vancouver
​Jump Gymnastics
​120-2270 Dollarton Hwy
North Vancouver, BC
​
SUN: 9:30am - 5:00pm
MON to WED: 10:00am - 6:00pm
THURS to SAT: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Richmond
12180 Osprey Dr
Richmond, BC

Drop off any time.
Bin by front door.
Richmond
Coast Capital Savings
Richmond Centre Branch
6253 No. 3 Rd
Richmond, BC

 Mon: 9:30am to 5:00pm
Tues – Fri: 9:30am to 7:00pm
Sat: 9:30am to 3:00pm
Drop off box located within the branch.
Richmond
Sportstown Soccer Shop
Ironwood Plaza
120 - 11700 Steveston Highway
Richmond, BC  

Mon - Wed: 10am - 6pm
Thurs - Fri: 10am - 8pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 10am - 4pm
Richmond
Steveston Real Estate Group
12235 No. 1 Rd
Richmond, BC

MON - THURS: 9:00am-5:00pm
FRI: 9:00am-4:00pm
SAT & SUN: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Surrey
Mainland Ford
14530 104 Ave
Surrey, BC

Mon - Thurs: 8:30am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 6pm
Sun: 11am  -5pm
​Vancouver
East Vancouver
4289 Elgin Street
Vancouver, BC
778-918-3535

MON to FRI: 5:00 p.m. - 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.
Vancouver
Jump Gymnastics
​Yaletown
101-837 Beatty St.
Vancouver, BC

SUN: 9:30am - 5:00pm
MON & THUR: 10:30am - 5:30pm
TUES, WED, FRI, & SAT:  9:30am - 5:30pm
​Vancouver
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
Cambie Village
3382 Cambie St.
Vancouver, BC

DAILY: 12 pm - 10 pm
Vancouver
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
Kitsilano
​1926 W. 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC
​
DAILY: 12 pm - 10 pm
​Vancouver
Vancouver West Side
​3455 W. 22nd Ave.
Vancouver, BC
​
Drop off any time.
​Bin by front door.
Vancouver
Vancouver West Side
​4368 Collingwood St
Vancouver, BC

​6am-10pm​
Leave on covered porch
White Rock
White Rock VW
2092 152nd Street
​White Rock, BC

Mon - Thurs: 9am - 8pm
Friday & Sat: 9am - 6pm
Sun: 11am  -5pm
..

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 Transition Society
Atira Women's Resource Society
The Bloom Group - Powell Place Women's Shelter
Chimo Community Services (Nova House)
Dixon Transition Society
The Downtown Eastside Women's Centre
First United Church
Helping Spirit Lodge Society
Lookout Housing and Health Society
​Mercy Canada
Surrey Women's Centre Society
Turning Point Recovery Society
Turning Point Recovery Society - OARS Program
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
Vancouver Coastal Health 
Vivian Transitional Housing for Women
YWCA Metro Vancouver
The Vivian @ Raincity Housing

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!