2020 Holiday Drive for
​City of Kawartha Lakes:

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.
Have any questions? Email our team at kawartha@shoeboxproject.com

Homelessness in City of Kawartha Lakes Region

1,000+

In 2015, there were more than 1,000 households waiting for social or affordable housing in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

16.4%

In 2005, there were 16.4% of tenants paying 50% or more of their income on housing.

2,000

In 2015, there were almost 2,000 requests for financial assistance from those who are homeless or on the brink of homelessness in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

City of Kawartha Lakes
​Local Coordinator
Kerri Murphy

I feel privileged to have lived, worked, and played in the beautiful City of Kawartha Lakes for most of my life. Now Retired from a fulfilling career as an occupational therapist at a local children’s centre, I now enjoy part-time work as a floral designer . For fun I enjoy yoga, cycling, hiking, photography, flowers, gardening and travel.
My volunteer commitment to the Shoebox Project City of Kawartha Lakes dates back to 2017. The undeniable impact of a lovely shoebox gift to a woman experiencing or at risk of homelessness is humbling and heart-warming, especially during the holiday season . I look forward, alongside my caring community, to continue to support local women in need through this wonderful project for years to come.

Our Shoeboxes go to Women Accessing the Following Agencies:

Amy's Next Step Housing - Fenelon Falls
A Place Called Home - Lindsay
Victoria's Womens Shelter - Lindsay

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!