The Shoebox Project: Boston

The

Boston

Shoebox Project

Get involved in your part of the city!

Searching for local coordinator

This chapter is currently seeking a local coordinator. If you are interested in applying, please click here for more information.

2022 Holiday Shoebox Drive Coming Soon

Our holiday season Shoebox drive is coming soon! Please check back soon for more information on how you can support women impacted by homelessness right here in our community.

Here's how you can support our local chapter right now:

100% of your donation will go toward purchasing gift cards and essentials for local women impacted by homelessness.

Thank You for Your Support!

Thank you for your participation in our 2022 Holiday Campaign!

Whether you are a volunteer, a Shoebox creator, a corporate team, or an in-kind or monetary donor, you are invaluable to us! Our success relies on your empathy and your will to help communities thrive.

We can’t thank you enough, as we couldn’t do what we do without your kindness and generosity.

Keep an eye out on this page for more events in 2023. Until then, you can support our efforts all year long!

Ways You Can Support Us in the Off-Season:

100% of your donation will go toward supporting our chapter, purchasing gift cards and essentials for local women impacted by homelessness.

We're Seeking Volunteers!

Shoebox Inspection Support
Work closely with other volunteers to assist in ensuring that each Shoebox donated is inspected, sealed and ready for delivery.
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Age suitability: 15+

School Outreach Coordinator
Reach out to and form relationships with local primary, secondary & post-secondary schools/clubs to spread awareness and gain interest and support for your chapter goals. Help facilitate school Shoebox drives, item donation collection and notecard writing and for larger chapters lead school ambassador team in coordinating these school events.
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Age suitability: 18+

We're Seeking Volunteers!

Social Media Coordinator
Develop, implement and manage your local  chapter’s social media plan across various platforms.
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Age suitability: 18+

Shoebox Inspections and Distribution Coordinator
Manage a team of volunteers in organizing the inspection of Shoeboxes and coordinate plan for distribution  of Shoeboxes.
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Age suitability: 18+

We're Seeking Volunteers!

Shoebox Inspection Support
Work closely with other volunteers to assist in ensuring that each Shoebox donated is inspected, sealed and ready for delivery.
Read the full description

Age suitability: 15+

We're Seeking Volunteers!

Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator
Build community awareness and support of The Shoebox Project mission, your local chapter & chapter goals through various community outlets means such as local event calendars, local news/media outlets, public officials, and local personalities.
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Age suitability: 18+

Social Media Coordinator
Develop, implement and manage your local  chapter’s social media plan across various platforms.
Read the full description

Age suitability: 18+

Shoebox Inspection Support
Work closely with other volunteers to assist in ensuring that each Shoebox donated is inspected, sealed and ready for delivery.
Read the full description

Age suitability: 15+

Community Outreach Coordinator
Working closely with your local coordinator,  implement outreach opportunities for corporate/ school/ sponsorship/ community groups and individuals to raise awareness and get them involved in Shoebox Project initiatives.
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Age suitability: 18+

Community Engagement Coordinator
Boots on the ground, you will be collaborating with your Local or Regional Coordinator and other Community Engagement Coordinators. You are responsible for coordinating the logistics of your local community Shoebox drives, inspections and distribution.
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Age suitability: 18+

Corporate Coordinator
Help secure corporate and business involvement; through sponsorship, Shoebox drives, in-kind donations or volunteer involvement  and for larger chapters lead corporate ambassador team in coordinating corporate events.
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Age suitability: 18+

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We're Seeking Volunteers!

Social Media Coordinator
Develop, implement and manage your local  chapter’s social media plan across various platforms.
Read the full description

Age suitability: 18+

Homelessness in

Boston

90%

In Boston, since 1999, over 90% of homeless women cared for by Health Care Without Walls have reported physical, sexual, psychological or emotional trauma, many with experiences starting in childhood and occurring throughout their lives, including during pregnancy and into their 90’s.

Safety

2017 data sites the main reasons families in MA sought an emergency assistance (EA) shelter were: Domestic violence (13%), Health and safety concerns (57%)

84%

84% more WOMEN experiencing homelessness develop chronic conditions like diabetes, chronic bronchitis, asthma, and hypertension than those who are not homeless, and in Boston an astounding 94% have multiple complex issues.

Our Shoeboxes Go to Women At the Following Agencies...

Rosie's Place

Women's Lunch Place

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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