2018 Holiday Drive for Vancouver


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

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
Food For Life @ Church on Five​
Helping Spirit Lodge Society
Lookout Housing and Health Society
​Mercy Canada
North Shore Crisis Services Society​
North Shore Women's Centre​
Pathways
SARA for Women Society​
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

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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!