Thank You for your support!

Thank you to everyone who supported our Virtual Shoebox Drive in 2020! We are so grateful that we were able to provide gifts to local women impacted by homelessness during this particularly difficult time.

The drive is now over until next holiday season, but you can support our efforts all year long! 

Here's how you can help in the off-season:
100% of your donation will go toward purchasing gift cards and essentials for local women impacted by homelessness.
Do you have questions or concerns? Email our team at: brampton@shoeboxproject.com

Our 2018 Holiday Drive

Take a look at our Smilebox to see photos from 2018! Together, we managed to deliver 800 boxes to women in need.

Homelessness in Brampton-Caledon-Orangeville

2,080

In 2013, there were 2,080 households living Dufferin County that were in the core housing need.

60%

60% of survey respondents living in Dufferin County cited relationship breakdown as a top reason that led to their homelessness.

51.6%

According to Homeless Hub, 51.6% of single mothers living in Canada are low income.

Brampton-Caledon-Orangeville  
​Local Coordinator
Tessa Hadzipetros

The Shoebox Project provides a connection between women impacted by homelessness with the community of women who understand and want them to know that they are special and not forgotten. Please join us in reminding women they have value, are wanted, and not alone. ​
Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:
Brampton Life Centre
Catholic Family Services
Family Transition Place
Regeneration Outreach Community
United Achieves Community Services
Salvation Army Peel Shelter & Housing Services​
Salvation Army Family Resource Centre
Testimonial to our Impact
"Merry Christmas!! I would like to say Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the amazing gift full of many surprises!! It has everything a woman could want or need!! It felt like Santa had come and knew exactly what I was thinking and feeling!! I will cherish every item and think of you always!! You have made the light at the end of the tunnel not seem so far away!! God Bless you!!"
​ -2015 Shoebox Recipient

Thank You to Our 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!