2020 Holiday Gift Drive:

​Support our #VirtualShoebox Campaign!

Unfortunately, to protect the health and safety of our communities, we will not be collecting Shoeboxes this year.

We are still working hard to make sure no woman living in a shelter feels forgotten or alone this holiday season. ​But we can't do it alone!

Here's how you can help:
100% of your donation will go toward purchasing gift cards and essentials for local women impacted by homelessness.
​Questions? Email our team at calgary@shoeboxproject.com

Homelessness in Calgary

47%

In 2016, 47% of people experiencing homelessness in Calgary were staying in emergency shelters.

3,430

Total number of people experiencing homelessness in Calgary (2016).

20%

Aboriginal people continue to be over-represented. In 2016 they made up one-third of the region's homeless population despite comprising only 2.8% of the general population. 

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Accessible Housing 
Alcove Addiction Recovery for Women 
Aventa Centre of Excellence for Women with Addictions
Awo Taan Healing Lodge
Berkana House
Boys and Girls Club of Calgary 
Brenda's House (Children's Cottage Society)
Calgary Dream Centre for Women 
Discovery House
Eagles Nest Stoney Family Shelter (Morley)
Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary
Kerby Rotary Shelter
Oxford House - Womens Residences
RESET Society of Calgary 
Rowan House (High River)
Salvation Army WISH 
Sonshine Community Services
Wheatland Crisis Centre (Strathmore) 
Women's Centre
Women In Need Society (WINS)
Woods Homes 
YWCA of Calgary
 

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                                      Thank you to our generous supporters!

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!